Mask Envy
Saul Sugarman’s Nerdy Fabulous Masks Offer Something for Everyone
From video games to sparkles to artistic collabs, these masks make bold accessories
This story is part of our series Mask Envy, where we showcase San Franciscans’ creativity and take a look at some of the coolest masks spotted around the city. Have a look you want to submit? Email info@thebolditalic.com.
He’s a journalist. An author. A clothing designer. An events producer. A bejeweled disco-dancing trendsetter. Is there anything San Franciscan Saul Sugarman can’t do?
Unable to do some of his favorite activities — both throwing and attending events across the city — during the pandemic, Sugarman has been occupying himself with other creative pursuits, including pumping out fabulous mask after fabulous mask for his company Sugarman Apparel.
Read on for more about Sugarman.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Hey Saul. Tell us about yourself!
I’m originally from the Sacramento suburbs. I came to San Francisco by way of Hong Kong, where I completed a master’s in journalism; I began my career there for Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News.
