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7 unusual facts about André Leon Talley


André Leon Talley

His most famous pairings of late have been with designers Tracy Reese, Rachel Roy, and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson.

Talley was born in the community of Hayti, Durham, North Carolina, as the son of Alma Ruth Davis and William C. Talley.

He also appears in the movie-documentary about the Italian couturier Valentino Garavani, Valentino: The Last Emperor and in the documentary The September Issue.

Bankable Productions

FA-FA-FA Fashion (2011-present) Web series airing on Tyra Banks site featuring herself and André Leon Talley.

John Saldivar

Through de la Renta, Saldivar met André Leon Talley, who later hired him as his personal assistant at Vogue Magazine.

Say Somethin'

Scenes of Carey trying on several outfits and stilettos are shown, as Vogues André Leon Talley makes a cameo appearance as an employee.

"Say Somethin'" was accompanied by a high profile and budget music video, filmed by Paul Hunter in Paris, France, and featuring appearances by Carey, Williams, Dogg and fashion designer and Vogue editor, André Leon Talley.


The Intern

The film features multiple cameo appearances including Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Diane von Fürstenberg, Kevyn Aucoin, André Leon Talley, Paulina Porizkova, Samia Shoaib, and Gwyneth Paltrow.


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