Sparks at the ribbon cutting for We Are Family’s thrift store and Instagramming his article in Bloomberg Pursuits
Q What are you up to professionally?
A I’m back in the freelance writing world, as I found that I missed writing for a variety of publications. Currently, I cover design, travel, and men’s style for Bloomberg Pursuits, Architectural Digest, Departures, AskMen, and 1stdibs.
Q What’s your role with We Are Family?
A I am the board chair of the nonprofit, which provides support, resources, and leadership development opportunities to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and straight-ally youth. These kids teach me something new every day. I have never felt so fulfilled.
Q Where do you get your signature hats?
A From Rod Keenan in New York; they’re all handmade, which is a rarity these days.
Q How would you describe your style?
A I try to find a balance between Southern granddad and French aesthete Robert de Montesquiou. But I am also in a caftan whenever the occasion arises, so throw in Three’s Company’s Mrs. Roper.
Q Must-have accessories for Fergus and Gareth?
A The apples of my eye! Their bedding is from Charleston-based Blankets From Emma—it’s monogrammed, of course
Q What’s one of your wardrobe favorites right now?
A My lavender sports coat by Haspel, the originator of the seersucker suit
Q Go-to podcasts?
A A couple are Blamo!, which is great for menswear profiles, and Making Gay History, which has taught me about pioneers in the LGBT community.
Q Cool-weather fragrance of choice?
A Source Adage from upstate New York has a dark and spicy scent I love, C’i’aan.
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Photographs by (Sparks portrait) Olivia Rae James, (ribbon cutting) Chloe Field, & (magazine & dogs) Cator Sparks & courtesy of (jacket) Haspel, (C’i’aan) Source Adage, & (hat) Rod Keenan