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Success needs to be measured according to the ambitions and the resources of each designer. And many aren't interested in being a megabrand.

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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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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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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.
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I'm really not a trend promoter because I feel that people push trends on people they shouldn't.
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Frankly, from my perspective, the bomber jacket is such a classic item you can wear it even when it's not on trend.
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I'm so lucky. I've met a lot of famous people.
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I just don't like conspicuous consumption. I find it distasteful.
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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 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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As I've matured, I've developed more confidence in pattern mixing and in having a slimmer fit and in taking some risks, and I enjoy it!
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I pretty much stay true to myself and try to find the good in people and not be snarky.
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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!
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I'm not sure what the moral is here...I really just wanted to tell that story.
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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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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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There’s one thing I will not do, ever: I will never talk to you about things you cannot change. It plants a negativity in the head of a designer or the student, and it’s a distraction.
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When it comes to dressing, comfort is overrated. A little discomfort probably means your clothes fit and they're not pajamas.
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Don't give up! You're too talented. You're too good!
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I'm much more of a Leo than I am a Cancer.
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The fit of jeans can be worlds apart from brand to brand. If you can find the right fit, skinny jeans can be very flattering.
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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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