Again in 2020, André Leon Talley had simply launched his memoir, The Chiffon Trenches—and in dialog with W, he proudly said that he had a photographic reminiscence. “I’ve by no means had a diary in my life,” he stated. “Every little thing is in my head. I’ve by no means taken a word on a entrance row of a vogue present in my complete profession. I can keep in mind issues that occurred to me way back: issues impressed me, and due to this fact, I’ve retained them.” Two years later, in January 2022, the tastemaker, creator, educational, and trailblazing journalist handed away at 73 years previous. Whereas he could not have left a lot in the way in which of diaries, he did depart behind a surprising assortment of fantastic artwork, furnishings, jewellery and—in fact—high fashion.
That treasure trove of ephemera will quickly be on sale at Christie’s New York public sale home. From January 27 to February 17, the general public will be capable of buy objects from Talley’s private assortment, which is being provided by the late vogue editor’s property. Proceeds will profit institutions that have been close to and pricey to Talley throughout his lifetime—the Abyssinian Baptist Church within the Metropolis of New York and the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. Among the many objects on provide: a set of three Louis Vuitton trunks monogrammed with Talley’s initials; a pair of gripoix glass and gilt steel cuff bracelets by Chanel; signed illustrations of Talley by Karl Lagerfeld; and a flowing, silk faille tiered cape (André Leon Talley’s signature look), additionally by Chanel.
Additional heaps embrace works by Andy Warhol, a trio of Bottega Veneta sun shades, and items that have been gifted to Talley by his in depth community of vogue associates: Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, and Ralph Rucci amongst them. The late editor’s private assortment will journey around the globe: a variety will debut in Palm Seaside this January, adopted by a visit to Paris between January 23 and 26. The total assortment will then be auctioned stay at Christie’s New York on February 15, adopted by two on-line gross sales ending on February 17. Talley’s issues present a window into his extraordinary thoughts and aesthetic imaginative and prescient—in addition to a peek into his fabulous way of life. “I can keep in mind the whole lot and each expertise that I’ve had with those that I am keen on,” Talley advised W. “I do have the present of reminiscence. I’m fortunate.”