André Leon Talley’s Lifetime of Iconic Quotes

Voir Editorial Team — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:26:02 +0000

Today, fashion lovers around the world mourn the loss of a pioneering fashion figure, André Leon Talley. Best known for being the former Editor-At-Large of US Vogue under Anna Wintour, his career spanned over 5 decades. Well-loved over the world for his sassy comments and vivacious appearance, not many make an impact quite as dynamic as the fabulous Talley. With a presence as extravagant as Talley’s, and his capes as big as his personality, he will be greatly missed in our community.

Voir shares some of our favourite looks and quotes from the legend himself.

André Leon Talley with Naomi Campbell in 1991. Photo Credit- George Rose. The Guardian

“So far, it’s been a bleak streak over here in America! You know what? It’s a famine of beauty. The famine of beauty, honey! My eyes are starving for beauty!” – September Issue 2009

Photo Credit – I-D Magazine

“I used to shellac my Vuitton bags on the weekends for fun.”

Talley arriving at Christie’s East for a benefit in the late 1970s Photo Credit- Dustin Pittman

“If you come to my house and sit in the wrong position on my sofa, I will tell you to get off. I’ve had people who end up sitting on the floor because they sat down in my chairs the wrong way.”

Talley in the section of the exhibition devoted to the influence of Spain on Oscar de la Renta’s designs.Photo Credit – Garden & Gun

“I once was a park ranger at Fort Washington. I loved the outfit.”

André with his mentor Diana Vreeland in 1974. Photo Credit- Bill Cunningham Foundation

Although André was well-loved for his abundance of sass, it’s important to note that he strived for greatness in everything he did, paving the way for many creatives who didn’t think their dreams would have been possible. Through championing diversity in the industry, he made a great deal of change and we will forever be grateful to him.

“The greatest luxury is to be a kind, good person and to impart to humanity something that will enrich their lives, to have a moment with someone that you’ve imparted richness.”

Photo Credit – The Andy Warhol Foundation

Words By Nadia Clasper

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