Fashion editor extraordinair, André Leon Talley, has passed and gone up to the big Baptist church in the sky. Monsieur Talley was the first black editor at American Vogue. Starting his career at Interview Magazine for Andy Warhol, where ALT broke down barriars by casting people of color in editorials and influencing the great designers of the Parisiane ateliers of the 70's, 80's & 90's. Most notably, advising his best friend Karl Lagerfeld. His memoir/fashion tome The Chiffon Trenches is a must read and goes into detail about his complicated friendships with fashion icons throughout his epic career. I was lucky enough to ride the elevator with ALT when I worked at Condé Nast. I overheard he was working with Renee Zellweger at the time and he dropped name after boldfaced name in conversation with a coworker. It was only a 6 floor elevator ride but the most memorable and the most thrilling elevator ride of my life! Rest in peace beautiful one. I'm sure Karl has prepared your accomadations to perfection for your eternal five star stay and your kiki will now last forever.