Christie's Celebrates The Collection of André Leon Talley
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On behalf of Mr. Talley's estate, the collection will be on sale at Christie's
through a course of live and online auctions throughout February.
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Last night, Christie's hosted a formal reception to honor André Leon Talley's fashion collection and his highly anticipated estate sale.
The hour and long half evening included an uplifting vocal performance by the Abyssinian Baptist Church of the City of New York. Editor-in-Chief of The Cut and Co-founder of Black in Fashion Council Lindsay Peoples addressed attendees gathered to honor Mr. Talley and made welcoming remarks for the evening. Head of Christie's Communications, Deidrea Miller, President of Christie's Americas Bonnie Brennan, and Executor of the Estate of André Leon Talley Alexis Thomas, also followed up with speeches touching upon the legacy of Andre Leon Talley.
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Hannah Bronfman attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Nicky Hilton attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Guests included Lindsay Peoples, Bonnie Brennan, Deidrea Miller, Vera Wang, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Zac Posen, Bob Colacello, Mickalene Thomas, Hannah Bronfman, Elaine Welteroth, Aoki Lee Simmons, Jon Gray, Maxwell Osborne, Vikki Tobak, Kingsley Gbadegesin, Derek Blasberg, Mark Guiducci, Chrissy Rutherford, Gabby Prescod, Danielle Prescod, Elena Velez, Sandrine Charles, Recho Omondi, TK Wonder, Candace Marie Stewart, Robert Verdi, Igee Okafor, Olivia Joan Galli and more.
The collection, which will be exhibited at Christie's through February 14, chronicles Mr. Talley's life as a fan and disrupter of fashion. His long-lasting relationships with fashion's most beloved, including Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, and many more, are evident in the endless display of wealthy belongings and personal gifts showcased at the reception; Louis Vuitton trunks, Ralph Lauren accessories, Anne Lebowitz photography, Oscar de la Renta caftans, and more.
On behalf of Mr. Talley's estate, the collection will be on sale at Christie's through a course of live and online auctions throughout February. All proceeds will go to Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina.
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Lindsay Peoples attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Zac Posen attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Chrissy Rutherford attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Victor Glemaud attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Mitchell Nugent and Ernesto Marcias attend The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Chester Huynh and Edward Barsamian attend The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Vera Wang attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Bob Colacello, Pamela Dove, Inga Beckham, and Ann Caruso attend The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Michael Tommasiello attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Elaine Welteroth attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Igee Okafor attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Jordan Zadfar attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Aoki Lee Simmons attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Alioune Badara Fall, and Candace Marie Stewart attend The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
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Olivia Joan Galli attends The Celebration of André Leon Talley’s Collection at Christie’s on Thursday, February 10, 2022.