André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style
About the Episode
On February 6, 2019, André Leon Talley sat down with directors Julia Marchesi and Sally Rosenthal to recount how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself. Interview conducted for "Mae West: Dirty Blonde" (2020).
Aired:
07/19/23
| Expires: | Runtime: 15m 24s
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