By Rivea Ruff ·Updated January 19, 2022
The worlds of fashion and entertainment are still reeling from the news of André Leon Talley’s shocking, sudden passing.
The fashion icon paved the way for generations of Black fashion enthusiasts and was known to champion Black journalists, designers, and models during his tenure as Senior Fashion Editor and later creative director at Vogue.
His larger-than-life stature and collection of signature caftans made him a
