Valentino made my day suit for the wedding of Paloma Picasso in Paris. — Andre Leon Talley

In my day you didn’t speak until spoken to. — Andre Leon Talley

Some days are good; some days are not so good. Some days are really exciting. Some days are just tedious. You just have to get up out of bed. — Andre Leon Talley

Money isn’t everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days. — Andre Leon Talley

The late Estee Lauder says you can never wear white shoes after Labor Day. But of course, in today’s world, that does not exist. — Andre Leon Talley

The little black dress expresses a moment of freedom and individuality every time. — Andre Leon Talley

People love fashion exhibits because they can fantasize. They can respond to a dress even if they can never wear a dress like that. — Andre Leon Talley

I’m so sick of mermaid dresses, trains, borrowed bling–bling, and a pose. — Andre Leon Talley

I personally go to the airport looking like a homeless person, because I think people will leave me alone. But I dress myself with my luggage–all my luggage matches. — Andre Leon Talley

The zenith of elegance in any woman’s wardrobe is the little black dress, the power of which suggests dash and refinement. — Andre Leon Talley

There is room in today’s world for men to wear dresses. — Andre Leon Talley

When my best friends doubt their little black dresses, they call me on the telephone seeking reassurance. — Andre Leon Talley

I have always admired stylishly confident women who dress with great authority. This lifelong love of elegance began with the humble wardrobe of my late grandmother Mrs. Bennie Frances Davis. — Andre Leon Talley

People need to be edited; life needs to be edited. I need to be edited. — Andre Leon Talley

You cannot live your life in the elitist world of fashion and not step out or you’re disconnected. You have to realize that fashion is not the endgame. — Andre Leon Talley

I’d like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of young people–that I nurtured someone and taught them to pursue their dreams and their careers, to leave a legacy. — Andre Leon Talley

Luxury is…to be able to take control of one’s life, health, and the pursuit of happiness in a way that is joyful. — Andre Leon Talley

There are no more Elizabeth Taylors. You could be fascinated by her, she lived so many lives, she lived far, she loved the jewels; she had gaudy taste but she had extraordinary talent. — Andre Leon Talley

I will sit in the car on the way to a meeting and just smile. I really mean that. It helps you get through life. If you have nothing to say, smile. Look up at the sky and smile. Just be grateful. — Andre Leon Talley

I love people–it is not the fashion, it is the people in fashion I love. — Andre Leon Talley

I know what it is like to be brought up with unconditional love. In my life that came from my grandmother. — Andre Leon Talley

I love Russian culture. I don’t know the young Russia, I’m not at all familiar with young Russia, but the old school Russia is good enough for me for the moment. — Andre Leon Talley

I like the idea of being warm and secure. That’s what home should be. That you have a sense of warmth, security, love, and you love the things around you and surround yourself with beauty. — Andre Leon Talley

Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. These are big celebrities in the U.S. You want to throw up. — Andre Leon Talley