Learning about Talley validated my dreams just like many other black creatives – By Njideka Akabogu

I found out and started reading about André Leon Talley after I became Editor of 234Star. But in the time since then, I’ve learned so much about how much of an iconic figure he is, how big and colourful his personality is and how far-reaching his impact is.

And what that did or has done is to sort of validate my dreams – and I think the same can be said for every other young, black creative who’s ever wanted to work in fashion. Because if that little black boy who was making trips to the library just to get his hands on a copy of Vogue could end up as one of fashion’s most legendary figures, then so can anyone else.

– Njideka Akabogu is a PR Consultant and former Editor of lifestyle blog, 234Star.