Fat Anna Wintour’s Fashion Squeeze: André Leon Talley, the Black Dandy in the Kaftan

Anastasia Vartanian Andre Leon Talley black dandy dandies met gala ball fashion vogue essay column polyesterzine polyester zine

Met Monday is upon us and we are paying our respects to the iconic André Leon Talley. He should have been here for this Met Gala, themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.

This week on Non Threatening Boys*, our fashion columnist Anastasia Vartanian uses this month’s Fat Anna Wintour’s Fashion Squeeze to look back on Talley’s six decade long career. Recapping his mark on culture, with his inspiring knowledge and camp persona, he was a testament to the cultural power of Black Dandyism.

See the full feature on Substack, and subscribe for free here to get it straight to your inbox every other Thursday, or explore paid options for a weekly dispatch.

Next
Next

‘‘I've gotten used to having my passport with me at all times”: Dispatches from the USA’s Latinx Community