J. Kim Murphy André Leon Talley, a titan of fashion journalism who served as creative director and editor-at-large at U.S. Vogue, died on Tuesday at a hospital in White Plains, N.Y.
He was 73 years old. A cause of death was not immediately available.Talley’s death was confirmed to USA Today by his literary agent David Vigliano.
New York Times fashion director and critic Vanessa Friedman also posted a tribute to Talley, calling him “a towering figure, in every sense.”Farewell Andre Leon Talley.
A towering figure, in every sense.— Vanessa Friedman (@VVFriedman) January 19, 2022One of the most celebrated voices in the fashion world, Talley’s tenure at Vogue in the 1980s and ’90s was pivotal in shaping the magazine’s image.
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