André Leon Talley Plans to Save Late Night TV From Dreckitude

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Raise your hand if you would watch the hell out of a late-night talk show hosted by André Leon Talley. All of your hands had better be up! The man who coined the term drekitude has inked a deal with production company to develop such a show:

He said his goal is to create “a show that blends Dick Cavett‘s approach to eloquence and sophistication with unparalleled access into my international fashion lifestyle. A forum where unique stories will be told and inspirations shared.”

Just think of the ensembles: Hats and epic trains! [WWD]


Karl Lagerfeld is one of the “luminaries” chosen to write a column for WSJ magazine. 2,000 words about gloves, go. [WWD, Fashionista]


Some bon mots from Carine Roitfeld: “So maybe I’m French. I was raised with Guy Bourdin. For me it’s very normal. Even if a girl was totally naked she was never vulgar. There was a sense of chic. It wasn’t porno chic. When you go to America you have to think a bit different. So, no pussy there.” [Fashionista]


Someone combed through the Twitter feed of Matthew Terry, the abs in the new Calvin Klein ad, and found a few gems. Examples: “I love cinnamon toast crunch” and “The sky is crying, I wish I could give it a hug.” [The Cut]


If you have $1945 you can buy this cartoony limited-edition bag from Haus of Gaga creative director Nicola Formichetti. (You know, the one who maybe hates fat people?) [The Cut]


Oscar de la Renta has created a line for The Outnet, and the designs will be at a slightly lower price point than regular de la Renta: Most of the dresses will cost less than $1,000. Still pretty expensive. [WWD]