Fashion on Film: The Gospel According to Andre
Join our museum community online for a discussion of The Gospel According to André, a film exploring the life and career of influential tastemaker and fashion curator André Leon Talley. Special guest Joy Davis, host of the podcast Unravel, will lead the conversation.
About the Film
From the segregated American South to the fashion capitals of the world, operatic fashion editor André Leon Talley's life and career are on full display, in a poignant portrait of one of the truly unique figures of 20th century American culture. Weaving together a wealth of archival footage from the most glamorous moments in fashion history The Gospel According to Andre provides insight into Andre's life and career, whose barrier-breaking work at publications like Women’s Wear Daily, W and Vogue left an indelible impact on the industry. (Magnolia Films, 2018, 94 minutes)
About the Speaker
Joy Davis is the host and producer for the Unravel podcast. Her work intersects many fields of study including fashion, history, art, media, and performance among people of color throughout history. Davis pursues subject matter that is underdeveloped in academia and in the public sphere. Her current research focuses on fashion and race analysis in Spanish colonial paintings.
How to Participate
To participate, watch the film at your leisure before Thursday, August 27th. The film is available to stream Hulu or Amazon Prime. We will email you a link and instructions for joining our group discussion online.
About the Fashion on Film Series
Monthly discussions on documentary and feature films explore the world of fashion, design, sustainability, and global textile traditions.