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Gerald Ortiz

Style Commerce Writer

Gerald Ortiz is a style commerce writer for GQ covering fashion, grooming, and occasionally lifestyle. Previously, he was the style writer for Gear Patrol and the managing editor at Heddels. He graduated from the University of California, Davis with three degrees, none of which directly relate to fashion (so it goes these days). Bushwick apologist, self-anointed resident/token denim guy of GQ, professional window shopper, you can e-mail him at gerald_ortiz@condenast.com.

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