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    'The Gospel According to André:' Look Fabulous, And Know Your History

    A new documentary, The Gospel According to André, digs into the colorful life of former Vogue fashion editor, French history expert and noted caftan enthusiast André Leon Talley.
    by Audie Cornish May 23, 2018 3 minutes
    Talley — seen here in a still from the movie — says his love of fashion comes from his love of his grandmother and her fine church wardrobe.

    André Leon Talley is best known for his time as a fashion editor for Vogue — and for what he wears on his large 6'6" frame.

    "I'm wearing a caftan and a shirt from Marrakech," he says, "and I'm wearing a vintage scarf made out of two vintage saris ... The colors are red, burgundy, gray, and light pink. And that is my signature look for the day."

    Talley — and his signature look — is the subject of

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