![]() ![]() QE’s current expert is Tan France, an English guy with tremendous hair who had previously worked for Zara and had his own line of womenswear. (It’s a word, sort of.) That is, add some personality–akin to what we’ve sometimes referred to as a point of distinction. Regarding style, original Queer Eye style expert Carson Kressley (who had been a stylist for Ralph Lauren before TV) made it his signature to add some “zhuzh” to a guy’s wardrobe. Design expert Bobby Berk seemingly remodels entire homes in a day or two food expert Anton Porowski toasts some bread or something. ![]() The experts show up and improve his life in every way, often leading up to a decisive moment in life - for example, proposing to a partner or coming out of the closet. A guy is too busy or otherwise focused to spend sufficient time or money on his living space, lifestyle, diet, grooming, and (here’s where I have opinions) style. The reboot has earned praise for adding some emotional heft to the general arc. I’ve really enjoyed the two new seasons of the show, relocated to the Atlanta area with a new cast of experts brought in to elevate some poor schlub every episode. It may have spurred the much-maligned “metrosexual” moment, but it did a lot to make everyday dudes feel better about paying some attention to how you dress, taking care of yourself, and living in the waning era of lad mag boorishness. Don’t underestimate the cultural significance of the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which aired back in 2003. ![]()
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