Andre Leon Talley has had quite the career and has made a name for himself wherever he sat foot. He described the world to be a hard place for black people but regardless, he sought to make his known regardless of circumstance.
About Andre Leon Talley
Before his passing, Andre Leon made sure he did everything in his power to own his place in the world. Particularly in the fashion world. For many years, Andre Leon found himself as an Editor for Vogue but has done plenty more than that.
Standing tall as an LGBTQ spokesperson
In his lifetime, Andre Leon Talley supported and stood firm for the LGBTQ community. He also opened up about being a black person in his industry. His existence to fans and others has been a great motivation thus far and will continue to carry weight in many hearts.
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During his successful career, Andre Leon released a memoir. In his memoir, he describes living with his grandmother. He also opened up about being abused by a neighbor. He further relayed that he never told anyone about the incident for fear of being blamed.
In his successful career, he has met many A-list celebrities and has also been a stylist for former President Barak Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. These are but a few of the many things he has accomplished in his life before passing.
So, while some might say I’m satisfied, Andre never ceased to give up on anything and played a big role in recruiting black models for photoshoots. You could say that he paved the way for many black models as they come under-represented in the fashion industry.
Andre died at a hospital in New York. His cause of death is yet to be determined.
