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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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“What's interesting about textiles is that they are determined about three seasons in advance, that's why when you walk into a store you think "Gee, everything looks about the same."”

Thinking Looks Three Walks Interesting Seasons Determined Stores Textiles

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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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“I have a very Socratic approach - I pummel the designers with questions, so when I get them to step back from the work and look at it with me, they'll eventually see what I see, coming to it fresh and unencumbered. That's always very gratifying because they feel a responsibility and an ownership of a solution.”

Feels Looks Responsibility Steps Approach Solutions Designer Ownership Socratic

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“Leggings are everywhere, indeed. Personally, I'm not crazy about them, but they can look great with the right look, a tunic, for instance, or a long cardigan. Just don't try to dress them up!”

Trying Looks Long Crazy Dresses Instance Leggings Cardigans

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“Most people wear clothing that is too big or too small for them. And "oversized" is the downfall for most of us. We have to be careful that we don't look like we're slipcovered!”

People Looks Bigs Careful Clothings Be Careful Downfall

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“When it comes to Project Runway, for me the most memorable look ever presented goes back to season one, episode one, when Austin Scarlett created a ravishing cocktail dress out of cornhusks. It was really amazing.”

Looks Projects Seasons Dresses Memorable Episodes Cocktails Runway Austin Really Amazing Most Memorable Project Runway Cocktail Dresses

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“Most designers want to show apparel that makes the wearer look as long and lean as possible. And most people who buy clothes want to look as long and lean as possible.”

People Want Looks Long Shows Clothes Designer Apparel

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“I say long and lean as opposed to tall, because you could be 5 four and look long and lean.”

Looks Long Four Tall

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“A couple of things for the not-so-diminutive man: avoid any prints that are large scale, because you will look like the print is wearing you, as opposed to you wearing the print.”

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“I understand the all black or all white look (to be perfectly blunt, it's easy and you don't have to think about it very much) but would any of us really want to be one of those people?”

People Thinking Want Looks Easy Black White Blunt All Black

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“I believe in the semiotics of clothes. They send a message about how the world perceives us. For me it goes beyond clothes, it's grooming. It's accessories. It's the whole head to toe look.”

World Believe Looks Whole I Believe Messages Clothes I Believe In Perceive Toes Accessories Grooming Semiotics

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“Just the way it never rains when you have an umbrella, you'll never run into people if you look fantastic. But go outside in pajamas, and you'll run into every ex you have.”

People Ifs Way Looks Running Rain Fantastic Exes Umbrella Pajamas

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

“But if fashion were easy, wouldn't everybody look great ?”

Ifs Looks Easy Fashion

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“I have my mantra about silhouette, proportion, and fit. I believe that when they are in harmony and balance, you’ll look great in anything.”

Believe Looks I Believe Balance Fit Harmony Proportion Mantras Silhouettes

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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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