André Leon Talley at Oxford Union

2013

Talley was influenced by his family and community in North Carolina.

The Oxford Union is a 200-year-old debate society in England. In 2013, the Oxford Union invited André Leon Talley to speak about his life and career. In this video, Talley recalls the unconditional love he received from his grandmother, Bennie Frances Davis, who he describes as “style personified.” Talley also discusses fashion editor Diana Vreeland’s mentorship of him during his early years in the fashion industry.