Andre Leon Talley is a fashion icon, dedicating his entire life to fashion and style.The Gospel According to Andre (produced by MAGNOLIA PICTURES) is a documentary that shares his career progression and challenges filled with “Andre-isms.” While being renown in the fashion world, Andre Leon Talley’s statuesque persona has been somewhat of a mystery until now. Get to know more about the man behind the capes and caftans.
André Leon Talley has been a fixture in the world of fashion for so long that it’s difficult to imagine a time when he wasn’t defining the boundaries of great style. Kate Novack’s intimate portrait, The Gospel According to André takes viewers on an emotional journey from André’s roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South to become one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our times.
Novack’s film draws fascinating, heretofore unexplored connections, between the elegance of André’s beloved grandmother and the Black Church of his youth and his later iconic, barrier-breaking work at publications like Women’s Wear Daily, W and Vogue. Weaving together a wealth of archival footage from the most glamorous moments in fashion history with André’s poignant reflections on his life and career, The Gospel According to André is a cinematic monument to one of the most unique figures of 20th Century American culture.
The film sheds light on his major contributions to fashion and culture influencing designers and celebrities along the way. He’s much more than a trend spotter, but a natural culturally in-tuned professor that schools the world with fresh eyes every day. I learned so much about his life and gained a new appreciation for his keen sense of style. Find out why the film is so inspiring to me in my review of The Gospel According to Andre.
The documentary opens up exclusive Friday, June 1 at O Cinema Wynwood Miami, Florida. For future listings check out the website.
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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