André Leon Talley: Style is Forever

A visual celebration of André Leon Talley's life that focuses his personal style as a lens on his contributions to fashion history.

This luxurious volume reflects on André Leon Talley's life and his remarkable rise to the top of global fashion. Many of Talley's most iconic looks—from his suits and Breton straw hat in late 1970s Paris to the opulent capes and tailored coats he popularized—are presented in newly photographed images alongside archival photos.

From his days as Diana Vreeland's apprentice at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to Andy Warhol's Factory and Interview Magazine, as head of the Paris office for Women's Wear Daily, and positions at W, The New York Times, Ebony, and Vogue—where he served as the magazine's first African American creative director— Talley's exuberant personality and voice guided thousands through the glamorous world of haute couture.

Essays, stories, and memories from industry luminaries who experienced his singular character reflect on a fashion legacy spanning more than four decades. A posthumous commemoration of Talley, this celebratory volume offers a rare glimpse into his world, the people who shared it, and the creation of one of the most iconic figures in fashion history.