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Being in the moment is everything. So being in the moment for me is just letting the narrative play out, listening to the designers and giving them helpful feedback about what they're doing.

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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
Consultant
Costume Designer
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Washington
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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It's not an area where designers want to focus or pay attention - women who are larger than a size 12.
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I've worn a suit and tie for most of my life. And I believe (for me), it makes me more confident navigating the world.
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Staples are only good if they truly suit our lifestyle.
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As I continue to mature and navigate the world, there are so many myths that are dispelled for me.
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My manners also came from when I was in college and began participating in critiques. You have to speak with someone respectfully about their work and be honest and open, without hurting them.
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Does a man need to know what a peplum is? Probably not.
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If you're wearing a jacket, as I always am, the sweater vest always needs to be buttoned, with the exception of the bottom button. But if you're going sans jacket, you can leave it open.
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I believe that treating other people well is a lost art.
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I'm much more of a Leo than I am a Cancer.
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Men: don't wear the untucked shirttail. It cuts you in half, which is a very bad proportion. Think of yourself as a series of thirds. So when the shirt is tucked in, you're 1/3 on top, 2/3 on the bottom.
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May I respond by merely saying, I hate crocs. May they please go away.
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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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With fashion, you really need to understand the aspects of construction. Not just design on an iPad.
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Frankly, I think that fur on a man is difficult to pull off. If it's the warmth you're after, then I'd go with a fur-lined coat - it won't show.
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Everyone has a best feature, so find clothes and accessories to accentuate those, whether it’s your shoulders or your long legs!
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If I had to choose a single destination where I'd be held captive for the rest of my time in New York, I’d choose the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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I will say that the high road can get so high that you can get a nose bleed, in which case you have to get off the high road.
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Things are recalibrated according to new perspectives and perceptions. It's fascinating to me.
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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.
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I hate the word eclectic .I'm a classicist, and I like comfort. Lots of books, lots of artwork, pieces of family furniture, and newer upholstery.
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