Andr Leon Talley // Style Is Forever

A visual celebration of Andr Leon Talleys life that centers his personal style as a lens on his contributions to fashion history.

Thislavish volume reflects on the life of Andr Leon Talley and his impactful ascent to the height of global fashion. Many of Talleys most iconic looksfrom his suits and straw Breton boater in Paris of the late seventies to the opulent custom capes and coats he made famousare newly photographed and presented alongside archival imagery.

From his days as Diana Vreelands apprentice at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to Andy Warhols Factory andInterview Magazine, to Paris bureau chief forWomens Wear Daily, to positions atW,The New York Times,Ebony, andVogue, where he served as the magazines first African American creative director, Talleys exuberant personality and voice guided thousands through the glamorous world of high fashion.

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

Paula Wallaceis president and founder of SCAD and Talleys longtime friend.Rafael Gomesis exhibition curator and creative director of SCAD FASH museums.Antoine Gregoryis creative director, stylist, and founder and editor in chief ofBlack Fashion Fair.

• Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
• Publish Date: September 30, 2025
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780847874415
• Dimensions: 12.3 X 9.3 X 0.0 inches | 1.3 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Arts & Hobbies, Fashion, Biography & Memoir