Andre Leon Talley
Andre Leon Talley
André Leon Talleyis the former American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine, listed as Contributing Editor in the April 2010 masthead. Talley has been a front-row regular at fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan for more than 25 years. He uses his influence to promote young fashion designers and mentors young talent in other fields...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEditor
Date of Birth16 October 1949
CountryUnited States of America
Andre Leon Talley quotes about
thinking healthy important
I think it's important that models be healthy.
men today rooms
There is room in today's world for men to wear dresses.
humble russia paris
One my favorite things is to go to the provinces of Russia and see the 18th century wood churches with the onion dome architecture. These humble wonders of incredible imagination of architects that were obviously not living in places like Paris or London, but they've created these amazing churches.
fashion live-your-life world
You cannot live your life in the elitist world of fashion and not step out or you're disconnected. You have to realize that fashion is not the endgame.
fashion emotional clothes
Wearing clothes should be a personal narrative of emotion. I always respond to fashion in an emotional way.
squirrels needs wake-up
I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers.
believe survival-skills heaven
I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.
beautiful growing-up sunday
When I was a young boy, growing up in Durham, North Carolina, the women in my family were truly passionate about their clothes; nothing was more beautiful to me than women dressing with the utmost, meticulous attention to accessories, shoes, handbags, hats, coats, dresses and gloves to attend Sunday church services.
retirement thinking money-isnt-everything
Money isn't everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days.
drama thinking people
I think people look great in black. I love that what stands out is the person, especially. Black just conveys a kind of drama, even if it can be quiet drama. It does lend to the wearer a sense of confidence.
inspiration pursuit-of-happiness luxury
Luxury is...to be able to take control of one's life, health, and the pursuit of happiness in a way that is joyful.
fashion people dresses
People love fashion exhibits because they can fantasize. They can respond to a dress even if they can never wear a dress like that.
tears
I don't tear down. I prefer to build up.
thinking airports people
I personally go to the airport looking like a homeless person, because I think people will leave me alone. But I dress myself with my luggage - all my luggage matches.