Mickey Boardman is an American writer, socialite, philanthropist, and media personality. From 1993 to 2023, he served as an editorial director and advice columnist for ''Paper'' magazine.

Life and career

Boardman was raised in

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, and graduated from

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in 1989, with a degree in Spanish. After school, he spent a year in

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teaching before moving to New York City to study fashion design at the

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. Since 1993, he has written the advice column “Ask Mr. Mickey” in ''Paper'' magazine. His writing has also appeared in ''

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'', ''

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'', and German ''Vogue''. Boardman is an active commentator on the New York social/fashion scene and has appeared as a cultural commentator, lifestyle expert, and fashion guru for networks like

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, A&E,

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, E!, and

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. Boardman was recognized as one of ''New York'' magazine’s “Most Photographed Faces in New York” and voted by '' Fashion Week Daily'' as one of the most-invited people. A

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, Boardman has been active in many charitable efforts including Mr. Mickey’s Sidewalk Sale, Doctors Without Borders, Coalition for the Homeless, and Red Cross earthquake relief for Haiti and Chile. Boardman is a dedicated supporter of Citta, a charity that builds schools, clinics and women's cooperatives in India and Nepal.

References

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