Mickey Boardman

Mickey Boardman is a prominent figure in the fashion and media industry. He is best known for his role as Editorial Director of Paper Magazine, a popular New York City-based publication that covers fashion, pop culture, music, and art. He put the title on the map with a provocative Kim Kardashian cover, which spread like wildfire across the Internet, turning into a plethora of memes and comments on social-media platforms. He is widely recognized for his candid and outspoken nature, using his platform to discuss important issues such as body positivity, LGBTQ+ rights, and diversity in fashion.

Boardman grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, joining Paper Magazine as an intern after studying Fashion Design at Parson's School of Design. Since 1993, he has written an advice column “Ask Mr. Mickey” for the magazine, notorious for its witty responses to reader's woeful questions. He also writes the column, "Fat And All That," in which he discusses his lifelong struggle with weight and body issues and society's attitudes towards overweight people. He has been an advocate for promoting inclusivity and breaking traditional beauty standards in the industry.

Boardman is an institution on the New York social and fashion scenes, with New York Magazine recognizing him as one of the “Most Photographed Faces in New York.” He has been featured in a number of fashion books, including "Smile i-D: Fashion & Style" and "Simon Doonan's Eccentric Glamour."