Andre Leon Talley, Fashion's Godfather | Fashion Icon Profile

In celebration of this week's release of Andre Leon Talley's memoir, "THE CHIFFON TRENCHES," we're revisiting the legendary tastemaker's career!
An arbiter of style who has been on the frontlines of the industry for decades, Talley is a self-described "godfather" to fashion's greatest talents. In this one-on-one interview from Videofashion's archives, Talley opens up about his work and passion - and walks us through his wardrobe! Plus, hear what the likes of Linda Evangelista, Anna Wintour and Manolo Blahnik have to say about about this singular man and his extraordinary career.
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[@dlw1221]

What a unmeasurable loss, not-only for the Industry he selflessly served for decades but to the multitude of young queer yet gifted folk he inspired to become exactly who they are today, and most importantly the ones coming behind us. Now, Andre' can rest amongst the handful of souls never to be duplicated nor replicated. Rest easy Andre'.

[@cardion411]

Currently reading his book. And all I have to say is if you have not read it, BUY IT NOW!!

[@blancamiranda7424]

I'm going out today...for that book!!!🔥

[@shawntab86]

I’m definitely going to buy it!!

[@carolynjohnson9313]

Patiently waiting for my book...can't wait to read👍👏

[@Adriana-le6bv]

Rest In Peace , a legend, an icon ❤️

[@albertlee5272]

Andre was a extraordinary icon. He could've been a designer but he really was a fashion journalist. RIP ANDRE YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED.

[@Halifaxgal4real2]

Shine brightly my brother. No one has the flair, or flamboyant sophistication that is you. You'll be sadly missed. You brought it baby, love you always.

[@dimas44444]

This makes me cry, so sad to hear the news. May he rest in peace

[@blancamiranda7424]

Love fashions, love fabrics an materials....proud to have lived in a era of so many fabulous ppl...love u ANDRE❣🌹

[@MissPerriwinkle]

LOVE OR HATE HIM....HE HAD CHARISMA .

[@traceycamille]

RIP TO AN ICON! 💖💔😢

[@whatadollslife]

on no, gone from us ...I loved him ..RIP Andre Darling

[@coolbee8804]

He was style icon RIP Andre !!!

[@phylliscarter6215]

andre you remind me of my mom ms leah henry from jamaica west indies,we werent rich but she loved good clothes..she sewed our clothes on that singer machine.teach us the importance of good quality..sleep well andre

[@darabreudelarosa3169]

"I want to be remembered by supporting the greats" that made you greater than life, rest is power Adre Leon Talley.

[@bukeaor2961]

Love ! Love ! ❤️! Andre ! Speaks , breaths and exudes fashion intelligence! The fashion Gods , you did us wrong 😑 we will miss Andre ‘ big ! Live in ! Live large ! Live it up !

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

The way Fashion 🌍 treated him 😢 RIP Icon

[@faithandfavor7418]

Andre is a style icon.❤️

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

all successful godfathers need to be like andre

[@shadrach6299]

My friends are still in books

[@m.cunningham9817]

Legendary

[@da.7728]

❤️❤️❤️

[@homecookteresagreen]

And to think it all started with his grandmother. Rest easy.

[@GG-vd5jq]

RIP Andre

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

vogue twice a month?! what a treat it would have been!

[@Firespawnable]

Wow at 2:19 Andre is talking to Gianni Versace. 😍😍😍

[@videofashion]

He truly was at the center of it all!

[@blancamiranda7424]

Yes he was in the MOTHERLAND of fashion 👤👘🥿

[@triumphantqueen3091]

Eternal Peace KING Andre Talley 🙏🏾🌹❤️

[@cymonehicks2386]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@cymonehicks2386]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@xolaxola110]

You be missed andre

[@WDJeff]

Rest in peace, great one.

[@Trois11]

He could be related to Denzel Washington .. similar features.

[@kismac222]

Rest in Power!🕊️🙌

[@glowingmyway]

RIP ANDRE!! I C O N 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@dobes188]

Rest in eternal peace

[@RichmondStar510]

Rest In Peace 🤴🏾🌟🙏🏾

[@BadAxxBree]

Rip ALT😔💔

[@cymonehicks2386]

💎💎💎💎💎

[@MK_1Ultra]

🙏😢🕊rest easy legend.

[@courtneybaritone0136]

Rest in peace Mr. Talley

[@cymonehicks2386]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MJ-xj2tz]

🕊

[@pbrandonj]

He shouldn't be having financial troubles if he has all these wealthy friends. IJS

[@seizieme]

LOL Friends don’t owe you financial support

[@618B]

RIP Sir.

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

u didn't just support the greats, andre, u are one of them, maybe even a better man than most of them

[@HRH-THO-II]

Andre is burried about an hour from my home. Km planning a trip to see him and leave him a really sharp chic flower and a token of some sort.

[@ceci82]

Rest In Peace

[@caliefgoode6379]

Rest in peace

[@AliKhan-yx1dy]

He was a king Used for he's job hope everyone learns from this no ones your friend in business

[@rheaa1400]

RIP ALT

[@inthisworld414]

RIP

[@celestemitchell1046]

Good evening my name is Miss c Mitchell Very very devastated I have his death I made him very much I wish I had a chance to meet him I am born and raise in Manhattan still live in Manhattan healthcare worker for 35 years I have taking care The most wealthiest people in the world as a healthcare worker I do a damn well I was just wondering did Mr. Andre have a caregiver by his side at his home 24 hours 12 hours he had so many celebrity friends what happened as me being a healthcare worker I’m so concerned I’ve seen so many of my patients passed away I have no family members no friends around only a healthcare worker show concern i’ve seen it all how people react when you’re not doing well you’re not able to take care of yourself no more friends and family I’ve seen it all I work in Harrison New York very close to Mr. Andre neighbor so devastated I want to say so much more but I’m gonna in this major Hova let him rest in peace

[@marokxy8837]

Denzel Washington..!!!

[@duchess2367]

Does he realize it's ironic he's known for fashion/he can't wear fashion

[@tigerlilly9038]

Darling he is fashion

[@tigerlilly9038]

What part of his life did you not understand his pieces were custom couture by the highest fashion houses of the land. what are you talking about keep your comments to yourself If that's all you have to offer Do better

[@duchess2367]

@@tigerlilly9038 not now

[@duchess2367]

Too bad he didn't understand fashion has a weight requirement

[@tigerlilly9038]

Too bad you don't understand that conversation has taste limits

[@duchess2367]

@@tigerlilly9038 RIP I wonder what killed him

[@duchess2367]

@@tigerlilly9038 everything has limits too bad he didn't recognize

[@diane6643]

@@duchess2367 booster injection

[@HONEST.HOUR.]

ICON omg RIP

[@ParadiseisYoursNow]

RIP