André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever, a new documentary exploring the life and legacy of the late fashion editor and industry trailblazer, is set to premiere in New York City on Friday, October 9, 2026. Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the film traces Talley’s nearly five-decade career from his childhood in the segregated South to his rise as Vogue’s first Black creative director.
Screening Details And Streaming Availability In New York
The documentary will screen exclusively at the IFC Center in New York until October 15, as reported by FashionNetwork.com. Viewers outside the theater can also watch the film on release day. The film becomes available for video-on-demand rental and purchase across the U.S. beginning Friday through major streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango, and YouTube/Google Play.
Did You Know? The Savannah College of Art and Design presents the documentary, with SCAD President Paula Wallace serving as an executive producer alongside Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo.
The film is co-directed by SCAD alumnus Clay Haskell and journalist Zach Stafford. It features never-before-seen footage documenting Talley’s personal and professional experiences, challenges, and accomplishments, alongside interviews with numerous prominent fashion figures and close confidantes.
Industry Voices And Past Screenings
The project includes interviews with a wide circle of fashion and media figures. FashionNetwork.com lists Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Vera Wang, Law Roach, Constance White, and Vanessa Friedman among those interviewed.
Fashion Week Daily notes that this release follows earlier biographical filmmaking on the subject, specifically the 2018 documentary The Gospel According to André directed by Kate Novack, which similarly featured interviews with Anna Wintour and Tom Ford and received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the premiere taking place?
The documentary premieres on Friday, October 9, 2026, with an exclusive theatrical run at the IFC Center in New York lasting until October 15.
How can viewers watch the film outside of New York?
Beginning Friday, the film is available for video-on-demand rental and purchase across the U.S. through major streaming platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango, and YouTube/Google Play.
What organizations and individuals produced the documentary?
The film is presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design, with executive producers including SCAD President Paula Wallace, Colman Domingo, and Raúl Domingo. It is co-directed by Clay Haskell and Zach Stafford.
What aspects of André Leon Talley’s career and impact on the fashion industry do you hope the new documentary explores most deeply?