Creator. Connector.
Gay genius.
I am an editor, art director and cultural strategist. I work with brands to tell stories about who we are and how we live.
© Andrew Tess
Creator.
Who’s afraid of a little content creation? Not I. I’m that rare journalist who marries over a decade of reporting experience with a career spent on set, building and managing teams, securing and uplifting talent, and stepping—nay, sashaying—in front of the camera when the mood strikes.
Gay genius.
Yes, it’s the name of my podcast. But it’s also a mindset that’s been foundational to the industry-spanning, multi-disciplinary work on which I’ve built my career.
It’s taking yourself seriously when you’re the only man in heels in the room. It’s talking knowledgeably about Gio Ponti and your G-spot. And it’s fighting for who and what you believe in, whether or not it’s in fashion. Photographs (L—R): Ryan Duffin and Malike Sidibe.