Mickey Boardman

Boardman was raised in Hanover Park, Illinois,^[2] and graduated from Purdue University in 1989,^[2] with a degree in Spanish.^[3] After school, he spent a year in Madrid, Spain teaching before moving to New York City to study fashion design at the Parsons School of Design.^[2][4]

Since 1993, he has written the advice column “Ask Mr. Mickey” in Paper magazine.^[5] His writing has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Out, and German Vogue.^[6]

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 VH1, A&E, CNN, E!, and Fox News.^[7]

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.^[8]

A philanthropist, 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.^{[citation needed]}

Boardman is a dedicated supporter of Citta, a charity that builds schools, clinics and women's cooperatives in India and Nepal.^{[citation needed]}