Fashion Remembers André Leon Talley

The breadth of people sharing their condolences — editors, photographers, makeup artists, celebrities — speaks to his indelible impact on the industry.

André Leon Talley, the legendary fashion editor and author of books considered essential reading for anyone interested in the industry, passed away on Tuesday. He was 73.

Throughout his career, which spanned almost five decades, Talley became one of the most influential image-makers, must-read writers and essential connectors in fashion. He's best known for his time at Vogue and for breaking barriers as one of the first and still few Black editors to reach the upper echelons of the magazine world. He was also a champion of emerging talent, introducing up-and-coming designers to powerful friends and readers alike and working with the Savannah School of Art and Design.

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In addition to writing two memoirs, Talley was the subject of a 2018 documentary, "The Gospel According to André." He made appearances on "The Hills," "The September Issue" and "America's Next Top Model," which introduced him — and his work — to a broader audience. (He also had a cameo in the first "Sex and the City" movie.) His impact on the industry was immeasurable; that much is clear from the sheer breadth of people, from designers to photographers to makeup artists to celebrities, who are grieving on social media in light of the news. Ahead, read just a sampling of the tributes to Talley being posted on social media.

Marc Jacobs

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Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief of British Vogue and European editorial director of Vogue

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Diane von Furstenberg

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Rick Owens

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Yara Shahidi

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Michael Kors

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Derek Blasberg

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Tracee Ellis Ross

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Lindsay Peoples Wagner, editor-in-chief of The Cut

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Amber Valletta

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Zac Posen

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Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, stylist and art director

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Julee Wilson, beauty director at Cosmopolitan

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Susie Lau

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Pat McGrath

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Nicole Phelps, director at Vogue Runway

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Jawara, hairstylist

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Jeremy Scott

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Nick Knight, photographer

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Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy

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Tamu McPherson, founder of All the Pretty Birds

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Coco Rocha

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Zerika Akers, stylist

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Christian Siriano

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Véronique Hyland, fashion features director at Elle

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Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA

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Anna dello Russo, stylist and editor

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Ariel Foxman, former editor-in-chief of InStyle

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Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

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Marjon Carlos, editor and writer

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Mel Ottenberg, stylist and editor-in-chief of Interview

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Kelly Augustine, stylist

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Stevie Huynh, makeup artist

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Ralph Rucci

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Carson Kressley, television personality

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Olivia Palermo

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LaTonya Yvette, stylist and content creator

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Hanneli Mustaparta, content creator

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Dennis Basso

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Bella Freud

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