André Leon Talley
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American journalist
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Communications
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#549
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#179
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Journalism
#135
World Rank
#151
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#100
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Communications
André Leon Talley's Degrees
- Bachelors French Literature North Carolina Central University
Why Is André Leon Talley Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director, and editor-at-large of Vogue magazine. He was the magazine's fashion news director from 1983 to 1987, its first African-American male creative director from 1988 to 1995, and then its editor-at-large from 1998 to 2013. Often regarded as a fashion icon, he was known for supporting emerging designers and advocating for diversity in the fashion industry; while the capes, kaftans, and robes he wore became his trademark look. Talley also served on the judging panel for America's Next Top Model .
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