The pioneering editor of Vogue magazine, André Leon Talley, died on January 18 at age 73. He was a trailblazer as the first Black man to hold his position, an intellectual who brought a scholarly perspective and depth to his work. Gail O’Neill, Atlanta-based writer and editor of Arts ATL, joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to pay tribute to Talley’s expansive contributions in fashion media, culture and history.
Interview highlights:
The “operatic figure” of Talley, as Marc Jacobs once put it:
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