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 Learn more about Todd Oldham's work in The Met's collection: https://www.metmuseum.org/pers