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Tim Gunn, born on July 29, 1953, is a renowned fashion consultant. He has over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry and is well-known as a mentor on the reality TV show 'Project Runway'. His unique style and professional knowledge have won him the admiration of viewers.

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“All the magazines contradict each other because it is so diverse. Know what you like, know what looks good on you and keep doing it, no reason to chase trends.”

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“And I'm the first one to tell people to break the rules. But you can only break the rules once you know what the rules are. The other thing is, fashion is the last design discipline to actually have academic texts and historical analysis.”

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“I wouldn't know what to do on a date. I don't have the time. To make a relationship work, I'd have to give something up, and I'm not so sure I'm willing to do that.”

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“I always say I have a Socratic approach to most things that I do. I pummel people with questions, because I need to know what they're thinking, what they're trying to achieve, what they believe the final outcome is going to be.”

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“Does a man need to know what a peplum is? Probably not.”

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“I don't know why I've always been so captivated by architecture.”

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“I have my flaws and my issues, past and present and who knows what will happen in the future. I want people to know Im vulnerable too and each one of us is.”

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“I believe that it's very important to get to know people with whom you can have a substantive dialogue about design and its development. In addition, read everything about fashion that you can get your hands on. A palpable point of view is what makes a designer, so you need to be confident about yours.”

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“I was a teacher and an administrator at Parson's School of Design, and as an administrator, I was associate dean. And in that role, I went around fixing things that were broken. And the Parson's fashion program was broken.So fashion chose me. It needed to be developed and evolve. I don't know if it comes naturally to anyone.”

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“Whenever people tell me they don't know how to get inspired, I say "What's the matter with you?! I could stay in my apartment and be inspired!"”

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“I am the anti-trend guy? I don't believe in chasing trends. And before anyone shops, I believe you benefit from doing a closet inventory. Ask yourself what am I wearing, what am I not wearing, and you'll probably discover things you didn't even know you had.”

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“I'm constantly reminding myself that the world owes us nothing. We have to make our way and we have to work hard, persevere and make our own way in the world because the world isn't waiting for us, so let's let the world know we are here.”

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“I don't know if people have gotten ruder or if my tolerance level has declined.”

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Book:Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work

Source: Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work

“I've had my own moments in front of designers when I've actually said, 'You know, there's a market here for expanding your work, and here it is. And frankly, there are two markets: The women who are larger than the 12, and then there are women who are petite. And most designers that I talk to have absolutely no interest in addressing either of those populations, which I find repugnant.”

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About the Author

Born: July 29, 1953
Known for: Consultant
Quotes: 168

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Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It WorkRelated source material

Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste & StyleRelated source material

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