André Leon Talley

André Leon Talley Instagram – With Oscar de la Renta, after one of his shows in Paris, for Balmain haute couture, or New York. I do not remember except Oscar was one of the most loyal and close friends. He always made me feel that fidelity and the bond of love could open any door. Love of humanity and talent, and love of friendship. We had wonderful days, especially in Paris, where I would have creamed spinach and a steak with bernaise sauce on a tray, room service, in his suite at the Ritz hotel with his wife Annette de la Renta. We also had great moments, the three of us, just sitting in the pouring rain in their incredibly grand, yet cozy, home in Connecticut. He always included me in everything: I remember he found a seat for me at the first Met Gala in December 1975, at the last minute, pushing me to his table with his late first wife, the elegant Francoise de la Renta.
I miss his singing, his dancing, his smile, his Hollywood movie moghul voice and sartorial perfection. I miss his taste, his flawless taste in everything that matters, especially luxury, beauty and style. He also came to me on Sunday, to my church, in Harlem, Abyssinian Baptist Church. He once brought Candice Bergen and her husband. Oscar gave me joy. He was the best raconteur about the great moments in life: he went to the Capote black and white ball, and the famous Versailles Franco-American fashion show that is soon to be a Netflix film.
His gardens were an oasis from any storm, in Kent, Conn. and Santo Domingo, D.R.
Oscar de la Renta was the most optimistic and positive person I ever met in my life. He never had an evening where he sulked, sat at home, and became depressed. It is his memory that I rejoice in at this the advent of 2021: his spirit is with me in precious memoryspeak; he loved to sing, he loved to dance, he loved the good life, beauty and luxury and yet, simplicity, as in a game of checkers with his staffers. So with this, to ALL: I say, let us sing, dance, rejoice in the dawn of 2021. #thechiffontrenches #vogue #cfda #oscardelarenta #dvf
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