Mickey Boardman: The Man Who Shaped Paper Magazine
ill chats with Mickey Boardman, Mr. Mickey of Paper Magazine, about his three-decade journey from suburban Illinois to becoming New York's most beloved cultural tastemaker.
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Jill chats with Mickey Boardman, also known as Mr. Mickey, the cultural tastemaker and heart of Paper Magazine for the past three decades. From his beginnings as a kid in suburban Illinois obsessed with glamor to becoming New York's most beloved cultural tastemaker, Mickey shares his journey, including insights into the famous Kim Kardashian 'Break the Internet' cover, his unique editorial vision, and his passion for celebrating creativity and authenticity. Through stories of his early work, internships, and transformative moments at Paper, Mickey reveals how he embraced his uniqueness and helped shape the magazine industry.
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