SCAD PRESENTS ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY EXHIBIT.
The Savannah College of Art and Design is celebrating the legendary fashion editor and cultural icon André Leon Talley with the exhibit André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever. Now on display at SCAD museums in Atlanta and Savannah, the tribute is curated by Rafael Brauer Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums, and showcases nearly 70 pieces from Talley’s personal collection, a bequest to the school. “Beyond the exquisite garments, he entrusted us with a remarkable collection of bespoke shoes, hats, books, photographs and personal ephemera. Together, these items reveal not just a career in fashion, but a life lived with intellect, passion and flair,” Gomes says.
Coveted pieces by renowned designers such as Tom Ford, Ralph Rucci, Manolo Blahnik and Dapper Dan are complemented by mementos and artwork gifted by Diane Von Furstenberg and Karl Lagerfeld. Visitors can explore iconic looks worn to Met Galas and fashion shows, alongside pieces from more intimate events throughout his storied career. “One of the most meaningful features of this exhibition is the sense of André’s presence that permeates the gallery,” Gomes says. A sculpture of Talley by SCAD alumnus Stephen Hayes, for example, is used as the face of the mannequins, giving the garments a lifelike character.
A commemorative catalogue published by Rizzoli will accompany the exhibit. It features photography by SCAD alumnus Allen Cooley and archival images from fashion documentarians Jonathan Becker and Robert Fairer. The publication includes essays, stories and personal memories from Talley’s colleagues and admirers, including Anna Wintour, Darren Walker and Carolina Herrera. The exhibit is on display until March 1, 2026. General admission is $10. Admission is free for SCAD FASH members.
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