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André Leon Talley will be featured speaker at Meals on Wheels Atlanta event

By Shelia Poole
Aug 1, 2018

Legendary fashion editor, André Leon Talley, will be the keynote speaker at the third annual Power Luncheon for Meals on Wheels Atlanta in September.

The luncheon is a prelude to the nonprofit’s big fundraising event, A Meal to Remember.

The fashion influencer and current contributing editor  for Vogue magazine,  stands more than 6-feet tall. Known for his trademark gloves, capes and elaborate caftans, Talley is the  subject of a new documentary, “The Gospel According to Andre.”

The Sept. 27 event at Flourish Atlanta, 3143 Maple Drive N.E., will be moderated by Paula Wallace, founder and president of SCAD.

Tickets range from $300 for individuals to $2,500 for a table of eight.

To buy tickets call 404-351-3889 ext. 224 or go to Meals on Wheels events.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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