Pioneering Fashion Journalist André Leon Talley Dies At 73

Pioneering Fashion Journalist André Leon Talley Dies At 73

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Journalism, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Andre Leon Talley, former creative director of Vogue, was a pioneering black editor in fashion. He was known for his work in magazines, his role as a judge on America's Next Top Model, and his memoirs. Talley passed away at 73 after battling an unknown illness.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did Andre Leon Talley hold in the fashion industry?

CEO of Gucci

Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar

Fashion Designer for Chanel

Creative Director of Vogue

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way did Andre Leon Talley make history in the fashion world?

He was the first black model for Vogue.

He was the first black designer for a major fashion house.

He was the first black editor in a mostly white field.

He was the first black CEO of a fashion brand.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which television show featured Andre Leon Talley as a judge?

RuPaul's Drag Race

The Fashion Show

Project Runway

America's Next Top Model

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many memoirs did Andre Leon Talley write?

Four

Three

One

Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Andre Leon Talley pass away?

65

75

70

73