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The former Vogue editor will be made a chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a recognition for contribution to the arts in France, where he has lived intermittently throughout his life. The news was first reported by WWD and confirmed by Talley via his personal Instagram. Designer Valentino Garavani, as well as late photographer and writer Bill Cunningham, are two of just a few fashion insiders to be included.
“I am a person who has appreciated the relevancy of France — the culture, the history, and every aspect of refinement, style, architecture, gardens, fashion, haute cuisine, Versailles, churches, the history — even its bad history, i.e., the revolution and the guillotine,” he told WWD. “I think I am a custodian of France.”
Years after stepping back from his work at American Vogue, Talley made news in 2020 for The Chiffon Trenches, his second memoir detailing relationships and experiences with some of the industry’s most influential personalities. More recently, his battle against eviction from his White Plains, N.Y., home — owned by former Manolo Blahnik US president George Malkemus — has served as tabloid fodder. However, it has also inspired deeper scrutiny of the way in which favours are exchanged within the fashion world.
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The production will take place on June 23rd on Place Vendôme and feature fashion content overseen by Carine Roitfeld, Ibrahim Kamara and fashion historian Alexandre Samson.
Condé Nast said it is searching for a successor to take over after Zhang, whose appointment never became less divisive.
These new shows are highlighting that fashion is intrinsically shaped by its social, historical and political context and are offering brands a new channel to introduce their businesses to consumers.