I just want to say this thing about Jonathan Van Ness: I love that boy more than life itself.
I love a wild animal print. Not just a leopard print - I'm talking about a tiger or zebra print, too.
I'm never massively concerned about what somebody is wearing, as long as it makes them feel really good about themselves.
I am sending a memo to every man in the world: just because you make an effort with your wardrobe doesn't make you a wuss.
Gay men can sometimes feel ashamed or chastised when the messaging is 'Be out and proud!' or 'Just come out.' It's not that easy. It certainly wasn't for me.
I was terrified of being on camera. I was worried that whatever I would say, people would assume I'm speaking for every Muslim, every Pakistani, or every Middle Eastern person. That's a lot of pressure. But it also got me excited about what could be done, because I am a representative for people who are underrepresented.
I was raised in a very Middle Eastern household, and modesty was very important, and dressing to not be desirable or provocative was very important.
Yes, it's called 'Queer Eye' and there are five gay men on it, but we're also tackling real issues. The conversations we have on our show would be just as valid if they swapped us out with straight guys. What we do is important, not just because we're a niche gay show.
A lot of men and women don't like to prioritize fashion.
I was a very private person. I never had an open social media account. So, for me to walk down the street and have people say, 'Hey, Tan!' I turn around thinking, 'Do I know you?'
I do think homophobia is rife, as it always has been.
The right kind of floral makes you look styled and well-considered.
I live in Salt Lake City, and I don't have a lot of gay friends.
I'm really loving Billie Eilish's 'idontwannabeyouanymore.' Her dreamy vocals offer such a lovely moment of escape, and there's a sophistication to the lyrics that are so surprising coming from a teen artist.
As a stylist, my goal is to help people be the best version of themselves.
I live in Utah.
I'm married to a man from Utah, and I talk about that very openly.
From my vertical, people, especially men, don't realize what clothes can do for their self-esteem, the way they see themselves, their confidence.
Being 'out and proud' can feel like a real luxury of Western culture, where people are often white and see existing white gay people in their culture. That's a kind of privilege people don't know they possess.
