André Leon Talley
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| Born | 1949 (age 58) United States |
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| Occupation | Editor-at-large of Vogue magazine |
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André Leon Talley (born 1949) is the American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine and has been a front-row regular at fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan for more than 25 years.[1] He uses his influence to promote dozens of young fashion designers. He mentors young talent in other fields as well. His most famous pairings of late have been with designers Tracy Reese, Rachel Roy, and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. He is known as a very close friend of pop diva Mariah Carey. In 2007, he was ranked 45th in Out Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America".[2] He also also worked with young fashion designers such as John Saldivar.[3]
Talley also has an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Savannah College of Art and Design, where he also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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[edit] Biography
Talley was raised in Durham, North Carolina by his grandmother Bennie Davis, whom he says gave him an "understanding of luxury."[4] After graduating from Brown University, Talley received his master's degree in French from Brown University. While at Brown, Talley befriended students from the nearby Rhode Island School of Design and often went on weekend trips to New York City. He is associated with former American Vogue editor-in-chief and Costume Institute consultant, Diana Vreeland.
In the mid 2000's, an intervention was initiated by Anna Wintour, to get Talley to lose weight. As seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show, he eventually lost a great deal of weight, and was eating healthier.
[edit] Books
Talley wrote an autobiography entitled A.L.T.: A Memoir, published in 2003.[4]
He also authored A.L.T. 365+, an art monograph designed by art director Sam Shahid, published in 2005. 365 features photos and captions from one year in the life of André Leon Talley.[5]
[edit] Popular culture references
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- Edward Rugoff and Michael Gottlieb, the writers of the 1987 romantic comedy film Mannequin, based the character of Hollywood Montrose on Talley.
- The Nigel character in Lauren Weisberger's novel The Devil Wears Prada is loosely based on Talley.[6]
- Talley made an appearance on the MTV reality series The Hills.
- Talley made a cameo appearance in Mariah Carey's video Say Somethin'.
- He appeared in E! TV show Mariah Carey Uncut, as her companion to her album celebration at New York's Cippriani restaurant.
- He appeared in Sex and the City: The Movie as himself.
[edit] References
- ^ WAMU: American University Radio (2003-05-14). The Diane Rehm Show (html). WAMU 88.5 FM. Retrieved on 2007-04-24.
- ^ Oxfield, Jesse, Idov, Michael (March 4, 2007), ‘Out’ Ranks the Top 50 Gays; Anderson Is No. 2, New York Magqazine.
- ^ NOUVEAU NICHE.(fashion designers) Retrieved June 28, 2007.
- ^ a b Talley, André Leon (2003-04-08). A.L.T. A Memoir. Villard, 256. ISBN 0375508287.
- ^ Talley, André Leon (2005-07-19). A.L.T. 365+. powerHouse Books, 240. ISBN 1576872408.
- ^ Betts, Kate. "Anna Dearest", Books, The New York Times, 2003-04-13. Retrieved on 2007-04-24.
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