André Leon Talley’s presence could be felt everywhere at the Met Gala this year. The late creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, who died in 2022 at age 73, heavily influenced the spirit of the costume exhibit,

Leading up to the Met Gala, several stars had already paid tribute to Talley, including Grammy winning rapper Doechii, who honored Talley's love of tennis through a sporty look, which featured a tennis racket cover designed by Louis Vuitton.

Three years after the death of André Leon Talley, the former Vogue editor-at-large is back in pop culture as the catalyst for the Met’s new exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” In addition to having some of his fashion items on display in the Costume Institute,