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“At an early age I discovered the beauty in pictures in 'Vogue' magazine and Ebony magazine, and I would read 'The New York Times.' I had to make my own world within my world because I was an only child.”

Quote by Andre Leon Talley

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Andre Leon Talley

Andre Leon Talley, born on October 16, 1949, is a renowned fashion editor with over four decades in the fashion industry. He has had a profound impact on the world of fashion, serving as an editor for Vogue magazine and shaping its style and content over the years. more

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