The Chiffon Trenches

<p>This week, Lucy and Ben tweak their normal designer-focused episode to review Andre Leon Talley’s memoir, The Chiffon Trenches. Reflecting on Talley’s exuberant and complex life – in and out of fashion’s spotlight – the book provides a rare opportunity to peel back the industry’s polished veneer and to consider how the pursuit of fashion rarely comes without cost.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <ul> <li>Follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dressfancypodcast">@dressfancypodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li>Follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mslucyclayton">@mslucyclayton on Instagram</a></li> <li>Follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/benjamin__wild">@benjamin__wild on Instagram</a></li> <li>Follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/andreltalley">@andreltalley on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chiffon-Trenches-Andr%C3%A9-Leon-Talley/dp/0593129253"> The Chiffon Trenches</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gospel-According-Andr%C3%A9-Andre-Talley/dp/B07K3NGZ9J"> The Gospel According to Andre</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jun/10/anna-wintour-apologises-for-not-giving-space-to-black-people-at-vogue"> Anna Wintour apologises for not giving space to black people at Vogue</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lizzo-message-weight-health-and-working-out"> Lizzo on body image</a></li> </ul>