André Leon Talley: the flamboyant fashion editor who went from Anna Wintour's darling to Vogue outcast

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Gallery: The ELLE Net-A-Porter Edit (ELLE (UK))“I wanted to look at the archive, at the purity of the beginnings of the house, at its original impulse,” said Jones, who dedicated the show to fashion journalist Andre Leon Talley, who died on Tuesday. Drawing on silhouettes from early collections of the 75-year-old label, which belongs to LVMH, the designer tweaked the house's famously feminine bar jacket offering a version for men.

Anna Wintour is honoring her longtime friend and colleague André Leon Talley with an emotional tribute, following the death of the fashion icon and former Vogue creative director. Anna took a moment to reminisce on their friendship and their work together, as Talley was without a doubt an influential figure in the fashion industry, describing him as a “brilliant and compassionate man who was a generous and loving friend to me and to my family for many, many years, and who we will all miss so much.”Wintour posted her tribute to André on Vogue’s website, highlighting his talent and unique personality, recognizing him as an inspiration to many; “no one could make people more excited about the most seemingly insignificant fashion details than him.”“The loss of André is felt by so many of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work in the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he started from; those who knew fashion, and Vogue, simply because of him; and, not forgetting, the multitude of colleagues over the years who were consistently buoyed by every new discovery of André‘s, which he would discuss loudly, and volubly,” she continued.“It’s the loss of Andre as my colleague and friend that I think of now; it’s immeasurable.

André Leon Talley might have assumed it was a portent of disaster or discontent. To those who knew him, however, it was just André being André: deliciously dramatic. Possibly, he was exclaiming about the canapés. Or maybe the cut of a model’s Alaia dress.

Michelle Obama has shared a heartfelt tribute to her good friend and former stylist, André Leon Talley, following his death on Tuesday.MORE: Deborah Roberts shares emotional tribute following André Leon Talley's deathThe former FLOTUS worked closely with André, who previously worked as a stylist for her and Barack Obama.Taking to Twitter, Michelle shared a poignant photo of the late fashion icon, and wrote: "André Leon Talley was a one-of-a-kind presence who changed the face of fashion and beauty for a generation of girls just like me.VIDEO: Michelle Obama reveals what she took from the White House "He will be missed, but I know his legacy will continue inspiring people for years to come."MORE: How Barack and Michelle Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisMORE: Michelle and Barack Obama's vast living room inside $8.1million home is gorgeousFans were quick to comment on the message, with one writing: "I don't think you could have looked more gorgeous while wearing the dress he created for you. He was a treasure.

Touching tribute. Following André Leon Talley’s death on Tuesday, January 18, longtime friend and former Vogue coworker Anna Wintour released a statement honoring the late fashion icon, who passed away at 73. 

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Victoria Beckham has taken to Instagram today, and addressed the devastating death of her friend and fashion power-house, André Leon Talley.The wife of footballer David Beckham, 47, reacted following the tragic news that the former Vogue creative director had died while sharing a sweet throwback snap of herself with the star.In view of her 29.4 million followers, the fashion designer penned a brief tribute to the icon.Taking to her stories, Victoria wrote: "We'll all miss you so much @andreltalley."The mother-of-four posted a throwback snap of herself with Talley and fashion designer Marc Jacobs.In the snap from 2008, Talley sported a smile and could be seen sitting down while Victoria and Marc sat on each of his legs.The Vogue icon had his arms wrapped affectionately around the fashion designers as Marc leaned in and Victoria placed her left hand on top of Talley's.The fashion world was plunged into mourning following the devastating news of the star's death at the age of 73, whose death was announced today.TMZ reported he died at White Plains Hospital from an unknown illness.Talley served as Vogue’s first ever African-American creative director and editor-at-large from 1988 to 1995.He was appointed to the role by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.Talley was a former judge on America’s Next Top Model and was known for his eye-catching outfits.He previously worked at Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine and Women’s Wear Daily before he joined Vogue in 1983 as the magazine's fashion news director.There, he quickly made it through the ranks and Talley became Wintour's right hand.He left Vogue in 1995 and moved to Paris, where he returned to W Magazine after working at the publication earlier in his career.But he didn’t cut

Anna Wintour is remembering her longtime friend and collaborator, André Leon Talley. Talley died on Tuesday at the age of 73.

Anna Wintour is honoring her longtime Vogue colleague and close friend Andre Leon Talley.

The death of André Leon Talley on Tuesday, Jan. 18, was greeted with sadness by those in and out of the fashion world. Joining in the mourners was Andre’s former friend and Vogue magazine coworker, Anna Wintour. The Vogue Editor In Chief and Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast reflected on André’s passing. “The loss of Andre is felt by so many of us today,” Anna, 72, said in a statement posted to Vogue’s Instagram one day after André’s death.

André Leon Talley was the former editor-at-large of Vogue magazine and an icon of the fashion world.Talley loved fashion since he found a copy of Vogue as a young boy growing up in the Jim Crow South. He moved to New York as a young man and began working for Andy Warhol (1928–1987) at his Interview Magazine. He began writing for Women’s Wear Daily before landing a position at Vogue as fashion news director.

The world is mourning a fashion visionary. Sadly, on Tuesday, André Leon Talley, the former editor of Vogue magazine, passed away, according to reports from TMZ.  The outlet learned that the creative died in a White Plains, New York hospital. He was 73.

Vogue's masthead in the ‘80s, first becoming the director and eventually the creative director, a role he left in 1995 before returning to Vogue three years later as its editor-at-large, a position he held until 2013. He was Vogue’s first African American male creative director. Talley was a fashion journalist through and through, having contributed to titles like W, Women's Wear Daily, The New York Times, and Interview Magazine. In May 2020 he released his second memoir, The Chiffon Trenches.

Hollywood is currently in mourning over the sudden passing ofAndre Leon Talley, who diedafter suffering a heart attack, at 73, on Tuesday.Hours after the tragic news broke, Kerry Washington,Paris Hilton and Cardi B paidtribute to thetrailblazing fashion journalist across social media.'Oh Andre! Heaven is not ready for you darling!!!!!! The whole afterlife is going to be just too fabulous now,' the Scandal actress,44, captioned a sweet throwback of them hugging. Saddened:Hours after the tragic news broke, Kerry Washington, Paris Hilton and Cardi B paid tribute to the trailblazing fashion journalist across social mediaShe continued: 'Ugh! You blessed us! Sir! You blessed us with your charm and wit and your taste for the exceptional.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe world of fashion and entertainment is paying tribute to André Leon Talley. The former editor-at-large of U.S. Vogue died on Tuesday at the age of 73.Talley’s career in fashion journalism spanned six decades.

André Leon Talley, revered fashion journalist and former creative director and editor-at-large of Vogue, has died. He was 73.

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.