“The reason why education is usually so poor among women of fashion is, that it is not needed for the life which they elect to lead.” ReasonPoorEducationFashionNeededReason Why Author:Julia Ward Howe
“My role as the chair of the fashion department at Parsons put me face to face with all the big designers, retailers, and editors. Since I was moving in these new circles regularly, I realized I needed to do something about my own personal style. It was really Diane von Furstenberg who gave me the nudge.” BigsFacesMovingMy OwnRolesFashionStyleNeededI RealizedCirclesDesignerDepartmentChairsEditorsFace To FaceMoving InPersonal StyleNudgeRetailers Author:Tim Gunn
“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.” IfsKnowsSchoolRolesTeacherFashionDesignBrokenNeededProgramEvolveAssociatesFixingDeanAdministratorsFixing Things Author:Tim Gunn