André Leon Talley -Contributing Editor, US Vogue & Editor, Numero Russia - Page 2

**ChrissyM** · 09-10-2006

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Originally Posted by justlooking

He's gross, but once you get used to it, he's kind of ok.
I'd kill to have his job so not matter how vulgar he is to me, i kind of admire him.

just curious.. but what about him do you find vulgar?

when i used to subscribe to vogue i would read his section--forget what it was called--but I can't say I loved or hated it... I'm sort of ambivalent about him...

Kimkhuu · 10-10-2006

his love of luxury, diva ego and fur coats is enough make me digusted.

**ChrissyM** · 10-10-2006

good point...

it's been so long since i've read his work that i guess i've forgotten...

Wade7310 · 16-11-2006

can anyone tell me more about him? why he is such a powerful person in this industry. He was not major in fashion when he was in college right?

rangerrick14 · 03-01-2007

He went Brown University for French on a Scholarship. He planned on being a French teacher. But he read Vouge in his teens and met kids who were going to RISD.

ilaughead · 03-01-2007

My only problem with him is that he is always so positive! He seems to love absolutely everything...

**kimair** · 03-01-2007

did anyone see the special on him that aired new year's on the style network?
here's a blurb about it (it aired monday at 10:30pm EST)

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Style Specials: Stylemaker: Andre Leon Talley Come inside fashion insider Andre Leon Talley's incredible world and meet the designers who make fashion what it is today.

Diorling · 03-01-2007

He has terrible taste, as far as Im concerned. And his fake british accent is terrifying.

I saw it, he looked insane in that Balenciaga cape. Also, he gushed over everyone...

rangerrick14 · 15-01-2007

I actually saw the the stylemaker special, and while I don't like some of the designers he loves alot, he has great style and if I could pull off that Baleciaga cape and afford it I would wear it all the time. He should get his own show instead of Isaac Mizrahi.

Crakk · 17-01-2007

Hes very flamboyant, but i respect him because it was hard to get to the point he is at, being a double minority, gay and Black. I love him, i feel like his clothing is at times boisterous, but LOL...thats Andre. Anyhoo, he isnt very attractive, anyone know if he is married? ETC?

**Luxx** · 28-01-2007

^ I couldn't agree more. I feel as though his clothes match his personality. He IS over the top and flamboyant, I wouldn't wear what he wears but I'm glad he does. Its part of his whole persona. He is ALT he's in that special category with other like minds like Isabella Blow wherein he can wear whatever he wants because his clothes represent him in a way that defies the trends.

I also agree that he has worked incredibly hard to attain his position and is a man with an incredible talent who really strives to give back. He always uses his column to spotlight minority designers, actresses, actors, stylists, etc. Names that you wouldn't hear about in Vogue otherwise and from all accounts he's a very nice giving person esp. with regards to fostering new talent. I dunno I just really like him.

BerlinRocks · 28-01-2007

^that's fun you mentionned Isabella Blow... she was her asst.

**MissMagAddict** · 30-01-2007

André Calls It on the Carpet
Leon Talley named new voice of Oscar fashion

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

(LOS ANGELES) For once, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is getting Oscar fashion right. How many ill-prepared supermodels, television talking heads, and even sportscasters have described fashion on the network pre-shows over the years, only to cause the millions who watch to yawn—with embarrassment? This year, on February 25 at the Kodak Theater, no less a fashion personage than Vogue’s editor-at-large André Leon Tally will be what Academy Awards producer Laura Ziskin is calling “the voice of the Oscars.” Talley will narrate the pre-show fashion coverage and be intricately involved with the event throughout the evening.

fashionwiredaily

**ChrissyM** · 31-01-2007

that will be really interesting to see..
i wonder if he will identify the celebs' outfits rather than ask them "who they are wearing"

i'm also wondering if he will be outspoken about his opinions...
watching him could be entertaining

rangerrick14 · 31-01-2007

I can't wait to hear what he will say. Every bitchy, outspoken word will be priceless!

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ChrissyM girl who fell to earth Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 18,339	good point... it's been so long since i've read his work that i guess i've forgotten... __________________ ♥ tFS 2013 READING CHALLENGE ♥┃CURRENTLY READING ▸ The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach┃COMPLETED ▶ 5 of 25┃

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Luxx fashion is boring Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 6,725	^ I couldn't agree more. I feel as though his clothes match his personality. He IS over the top and flamboyant, I wouldn't wear what he wears but I'm glad he does. Its part of his whole persona. He is ALT he's in that special category with other like minds like Isabella Blow wherein he can wear whatever he wants because his clothes represent him in a way that defies the trends. I also agree that he has worked incredibly hard to attain his position and is a man with an incredible talent who really strives to give back. He always uses his column to spotlight minority designers, actresses, actors, stylists, etc. Names that you wouldn't hear about in Vogue otherwise and from all accounts he's a very nice giving person esp. with regards to fostering new talent. I dunno I just really like him. __________________ What do I think about the way most people dress? Most people are not something one thinks about... - Diana Vreeland Twitter / Tumblr

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Kimkhuu V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Gender: femme Posts: 15,872	his love of luxury, diva ego and fur coats is enough make me digusted.

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Wade7310 windowshopping Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	can anyone tell me more about him? why he is such a powerful person in this industry. He was not major in fashion when he was in college right?

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rangerrick14 backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: arkansas Gender: homme Posts: 641	He went Brown University for French on a Scholarship. He planned on being a French teacher. But he read Vouge in his teens and met kids who were going to RISD.

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ilaughead V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 4,790	My only problem with him is that he is always so positive! He seems to love absolutely everything...

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rangerrick14 backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: arkansas Gender: homme Posts: 641	I actually saw the the stylemaker special, and while I don't like some of the designers he loves alot, he has great style and if I could pull off that Baleciaga cape and afford it I would wear it all the time. He should get his own show instead of Isaac Mizrahi.

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Crakk fashion insider Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 2,304	Hes very flamboyant, but i respect him because it was hard to get to the point he is at, being a double minority, gay and Black. I love him, i feel like his clothing is at times boisterous, but LOL...thats Andre. Anyhoo, he isnt very attractive, anyone know if he is married? ETC?

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MissMagAddict The future is stupid Mod Squad Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 25,200	André Calls It on the Carpet Leon Talley named new voice of Oscar fashion Tuesday, January 30, 2007 (LOS ANGELES) For once, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is getting Oscar fashion right. How many ill-prepared supermodels, television talking heads, and even sportscasters have described fashion on the network pre-shows over the years, only to cause the millions who watch to yawn—with embarrassment? This year, on February 25 at the Kodak Theater, no less a fashion personage than Vogue’s editor-at-large André Leon Tally will be what Academy Awards producer Laura Ziskin is calling “the voice of the Oscars.” Talley will narrate the pre-show fashion coverage and be intricately involved with the event throughout the evening. fashionwiredaily __________________ Love is what you want.

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ChrissyM girl who fell to earth Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 18,339	that will be really interesting to see.. i wonder if he will identify the celebs' outfits rather than ask them "who they are wearing" i'm also wondering if he will be outspoken about his opinions... watching him could be entertaining __________________ ♥ tFS 2013 READING CHALLENGE ♥┃CURRENTLY READING ▸ The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach┃COMPLETED ▶ 5 of 25┃

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