Naomi Fry

staff writer for the New Yorker

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Naomi Fry is a contributor to the New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Artforum and the Times book review.

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How much would you pay for your son’s favorite basketball player to wish him a happy graduation? Or a pep talk from your favorite reality star?

Personalized celebrity greetings gain popularity during pandemic

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Women's fashion and the male gaze

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