Martha à la mode

Martha Stewart is not all flora and fern. All fashion lovers must keep a close watch on "The Martha Stewart Show" this month as it will feature some of the biggest names from the fashion industry.

Martha and André Leon Talley (wearing customized Ralph Rucci)
Tuesday, April 6, Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will demonstrate a live tie-dye process on the show, followed by a presentation of their Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Wednesday, April 7, Elle editor-in-chief Robbie Myers will join Martha live for a fashion show featuring up-and-coming designers.

Friday, April 30, Vogue’s contributor, Andre Leon Talley, will appear on the show to promote America’s Next Top Model.

Andre Leon Talley talks...

The Vogue editor-at-large, self-proclaimed his hatred for Crocs.


On his style:
‘You cannot live your life in the elitist world of fashion and not step out or you’re disconnected. You have to realize that fashion is not the endgame. I started wearing Uggs two years ago. It’s a cozy shoe. Also, they’re only $98." In fact, at home, he wears "Juicy Couture shorts, a Ralph Lauren polo shirt and Uggs." But don't expect him to wear Crocs. "I draw the line at Uggs."’

On the ‘skinny’ Vogue offices:
‘The Vogue offices are full of what I call very angular women wearing stilettos, and maybe that’s just the consciousness — that people think that they need this look when they work at Vogue. But Grace Coddington does not fit that mold and she’s elegant. Look at Michelle Obama, she’s the most fashionable woman in America. But she’s not a fashion plate.’

On his love of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia:
‘I only watch MSNBC for the news. And reruns of The Golden Girls. It’s my favorite show. They have a sense of being at home, always wearing different robes and nightgowns. For me it’s one of the greatest shows ever. Helmut Lang loves The Golden Girls too. He told me he used to rush home to watch it. It’s very uplifting and fresh, it just takes you away from the fashionable world.’