Todd Oldham: The Muchness of André Leon Talley

Join designer Todd Oldham behind the scenes at The Met’s Costume Institute. The designer uncovers memories of a cherished friendship and shares the many inspirations that found their way into his bespoke fabrics as he revisits a robe he made for fashion legend André Leon Talley.

Featured objects

Robe. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Silk, synthetic fiber

ca. 1995. Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2023 (2023.780a–c)

Ensemble. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Silk, synthetic fiber

ca. 1994. Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.8a-c)

Ensemble. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Silk. ca. 1993-94.

Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.5a–d)

Dress. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Silk. ca. fourth quarter 20th century.

Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.53)

Ensemble. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Polyester, lycra

ca. 1994. Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.8c)

Ensemble. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Silk

ca. 1996. Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.21a–d)

Evening dress. Todd Oldham (b. 1961) Synthetic, plastic

ca. 1994-95. Gift of Todd Oldham Studio, 2002 (2002.193.37)

Archival:

Kinolibrary

Todd Oldham runway footage courtesy the artist

Photo of Linda Evangelista, Todd Oldham, and Susan Sarandon

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Photo of André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg

G. Gershoff/WireImage via Getty Images

Photo of André Leon Talley and Whoopi Goldberg by Evan Sung