André Leon Talley: Style is Forever

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A visual tribute to André Leon Talley’s life, centering his distinctive personal style as a lens through which to view his profound influence on fashion history.

This lavish volume traces Talley’s remarkable journey to the pinnacle of global fashion. Newly commissioned photographs of his most iconic looks—from the tailored suits and straw Breton boater he wore in 1970s Paris to the opulent custom capes and coats he later made famous—appear alongside rare archival images.

From his early days apprenticing under Diana Vreeland at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to his time at Andy Warhol’s Factory and Interview magazine, to serving as Paris bureau chief of Women’s Wear Daily and holding roles at W, The New York Times, Ebony, and Vogue—where he became the magazine’s first African American creative director—Talley’s exuberant presence and voice guided generations through the glamorous world of high fashion.

Essays, personal stories, and reflections from industry luminaries capture the essence of his singular character and four-decade legacy. A posthumous commemoration, this celebratory volume offers an intimate view into Talley’s world, the people who shaped it, and the making of one of fashion’s most iconic figures.