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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.


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Robe, Todd Oldham  American, silk, cotton, synthetic, American
Todd Oldham
ca. 1995
Ensemble, Todd Oldham  American, (a) silk; (b) synthetic; (c) silk, American
Todd Oldham
spring/summer 1994
Ensemble, Todd Oldham  American, (a, b) silk; (c, d) silk, leather, glass, American
Todd Oldham
Manolo Blahnik
fall/winter 1993–94
Dress, Todd Oldham  American, silk, American
Todd Oldham
fourth quarter 20th century
Ensemble, Todd Oldham  American, (a, c) polyester, lycra; (b) synthetic fiber, American
Todd Oldham
spring/summer 1994
Ensemble, Todd Oldham  American, (a, b) silk; (c, d) leather, American
Todd Oldham
spring/summer 1996
Evening dress, Todd Oldham  American, synthetic, plastic, American
Todd Oldham
fall/winter 1994–95