Saturday, September 25, 2010

Andre Leon Talley - Big, Bold and Beautiful

I was recently in Japan and I couldn't find a pair of pants over size 27. You know who could have helped me? Andre "mumu" Leon Talley, the large editor-at-large of Vogue. Who knows how big this guy is? Size 57? Anyhoo, he certainly does not let size stop him from looking fabulous. Actually, every time I see him, I think of the episode of The Simpsons where Homer intentionally gains weight to go on worker's comp:

NEW YORK - MAY 03: TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Editor-at-Large for Vogue Andre Leon Talley attend the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity' exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

With fellow mumu-lover Whoopi Goldberg.

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Vogue editor and fashion icon Andre Leon Tally attends The CW: It's A Reality at Simyone Lounge on February 23, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Um, judicial robes? Or maybe garbage bag?

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Andre Leon Talley and Tyra Banks celebrate the cycle 15 premiere of America's Next Top Model  at Marea on September 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for CW)

About time for afternoon snack. That size XXXXXXXL leather jacket doesn't fill itself.

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: Editor-at-large for Vogue Andre Leon Talley attends the Dennis Basso Fall 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Promenade at Bryant Park on February 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for IMG)

Peta's head must be exploding over this gem made of an entire mink colony. Are those velour pants? Hey, go comfortable or go home. (But I imagine it must be very sweaty in there).

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine Andre Leon Talley attends the Thakoon Fall 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Eyebeam Gallery on February 14, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

A more casual look. He really loves those pants.

NEW YORK - MAY 04:  American editor-at-large for Vogue Andre Leon Talley attends 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City.  (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Very regal.

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