Touching tributes. Following the death of former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley, stars took to social media to share touching messaging honoring the late fashion icon.
The late writer passed away Tuesday, January 18, after battling an unknown illness, according to TMZ.News of his death quickly made headlines, with celebrities, fashion designers and close friends taking to social media to share their memories with and condolences for the force in fashion.
Talley’s career was nothing short of impressive. In 1983, her joined Vogue’s ranks as the fashion news director. In the years that followed, he worked his way up the chain to become the publications creative director in 1987.
After a seven year stint in the role, Talley left Vogue and moved over to the Paris branch of W Magazine. In 1998, he made a grand return to Vogue as the editor-at-large and remained at the publication until 2013.
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