It’s not embarrassing to have a boyfriend, but things have changed

My response to that Vogue article The Vogue article asking whether it is “embarrassing to have a boyfriend” struck a nerve, even months later, not because it revealed a hidden truth, but because it misidentified the problem. Having a boyfriend is not embarrassing. Wanting love, partnership, intimacy, hasn’t suddenly become shameful, unimportant or “Republican”. What … Continue reading It’s not embarrassing to have a boyfriend, but things have changed

GQ Gets It. Vogue Does Not.

Stephen Graham’s recent GQ interview is a masterclass in how to craft celebrity profiles that feel timely, meaningful, and genuinely human. It is the kind of feature that reminds readers why thoughtful editorial work still matters. In contrast, Vogue continues to fall into a frustrating pattern, relying on the same familiar faces and surface-level narratives, offering little in … Continue reading GQ Gets It. Vogue Does Not.