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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.”

Quote by Tim Gunn

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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. more

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