André Leon Talley is the American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine and has been a front-row regular at fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan for more than 25 years. He uses his influence to promote dozens of young fashion designers. He mentors young talent in other fields as well. His most famous pairings of late have been with designers Tracy Reese, Rachel Roy, and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. He is known as a very close friend of pop diva Mariah Carey. In 2007, he was ranked 45th in Out Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America". He also also worked with young fashion designers such as John Saldivar.