The Fashion World Mourns the Death of André Leon Talley in a Series of Online Tributes
Major industry icons including Zendaya, Marc Jacobs and Mariah Carey take to social media to remember ALT.
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The news of André Leon Talley‘s death shocked the world. Many celebrities and big names across the entertainment and fashion industry took to social media to mourn the death of an icon who has withstood the test of time.
Throughout the decades, Talley made a name for himself as one of the world’s most renowned fashion journalists, most notable for his positions at American Vogue between 1980s to 2013 as the publication’s news director, creative director and editor-at-large. A grandeur man, Talley collected friends across the industry and developed strong bonds with design studios across the world, including Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and Karl Lagerfeld, just to name a few. Anna Wintour, the current editor-in-chief of Vogue remembers Talley as the flamboyant pioneer who paved the way for so many individuals in the industry today,
“The loss of André is felt by so many of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work in the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he started from; those who knew fashion, and Vogue, simply because of him; and, not forgetting, the multitude of colleagues over the years who were consistently buoyed by every new discovery of André’s, which he would discuss loudly, and volubly—no one could make people more excited about the most seemingly insignificant fashion details than him. Even his stream of colorful faxes and emails were a highly anticipated event, something we all looked forward to.
Yet it’s the loss of André as my colleague and friend that I think of now; it’s immeasurable. He was magnificent and erudite and wickedly funny—mercurial, too. Like many decades-long relationships, there were complicated moments, but all I want to remember today, all I care about, is the brilliant and compassionate man who was a generous and loving friend to me and to my family for many, many years, and who we will all miss so much.”
Some of Hollywoods biggest personalities including Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Derek Blasberg and more have expressed their grief for Talley and remembered the larger-than-life figure by retelling stories and reminiscing old moments. Take a look at the tributes below.
Fashion’s elegant giant has fallen. Emancipated from the troubles of this world. Land softly and safely my friend into the loving arms of Almighty God.
Rest in Power and Grace, Andre Leon Talley👑 pic.twitter.com/OPId0UNI7t— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) January 19, 2022
I am sad to hear of Andre Leon Talley’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) January 19, 2022
So sad to hear the news about @OfficialALT 😢 You brought so much vibrancy and personality to the fashion world and there will never be someone like you! You are a pioneering fashion legend forever, Rest In Peace 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/8D1SrLQund
— ParisHilton.eth (@ParisHilton) January 19, 2022
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