Glenn O'Brien

Glenn O’Brien was a writer and editor whose work connected New York’s art, music and fashion scenes. He joined Interview in 1971, later serving several periods as an editor and writing the magazine’s music column, Glenn O’Brien’s BEAT.

His public-access television programme TV Party began in 1978, combining conversation, performance and an informal party atmosphere. He also worked in advertising for Barneys New York and wrote the advice column The Style Guy for Details and GQ. His book How to Be a Man brought together his writing on clothes, manners and everyday social life.