André Leon Talley, the legendary fashion editor and author of books considered essential reading for anyone interested in the industry, passed away on Tuesday. He was 73.
Throughout his career, which
spanned almost five decades, Talley became one of the most influential image-makers, must-read writers and essential connectors in fashion. He's best known for his time at Vogue and for breaking barriers as one of the first and still few Black editors to reach the upper echelons of the magazine world. He was also a champion of emerging talent, introducing up-and-coming designers to powerful friends and readers alike and working with the Savannah School of Art and Design.
In addition to writing two memoirs, Talley was the subject of a 2018 documentary, "The Gospel According to André." He made appearances on "The Hills," "The September Issue" and "America's Next Top Model," which introduced him — and his work — to a broader audience. (He also had a cameo in the first "Sex and the City" movie.) His impact on the industry was immeasurable; that much is clear from the sheer breadth of people, from designers to photographers to makeup artists to celebrities, who are grieving on social media in light of the news. Ahead, read just a sampling of the tributes to Talley being posted on social media.
Marc Jacobs
Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief of British Vogue and European editorial director of Vogue
Diane von Furstenberg
Rick Owens
Yara Shahidi
Michael Kors
Derek Blasberg
Tracee Ellis Ross
Lindsay Peoples Wagner, editor-in-chief of The Cut
Amber Valletta
Zac Posen
Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, stylist and art director
Julee Wilson, beauty director at Cosmopolitan
Susie Lau
Pat McGrath
Nicole Phelps, director at Vogue Runway
Jawara, hairstylist
Jeremy Scott
Nick Knight, photographer
Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy
Tamu McPherson, founder of All the Pretty Birds
Coco Rocha
Zerika Akers, stylist
Christian Siriano
Véronique Hyland, fashion features director at Elle
Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA
Anna dello Russo, stylist and editor
Ariel Foxman, former editor-in-chief of InStyle
Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
Marjon Carlos, editor and writer
Mel Ottenberg, stylist and editor-in-chief of Interview
Kelly Augustine, stylist
Stevie Huynh, makeup artist
Ralph Rucci
Carson Kressley, television personality
Olivia Palermo
LaTonya Yvette, stylist and content creator
Hanneli Mustaparta, content creator
Dennis Basso
Bella Freud
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