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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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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
Consultant
Costume Designer
Creative Director
Fashion Designer
Photographer
Reality Television Participant
University Teacher
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Washington
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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May I respond by merely saying, I hate crocs. May they please go away.
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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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I just don't like conspicuous consumption. I find it distasteful.
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I have a couple of thousand books in my personal library. Choosing a favorite is next to impossible. But I do love the written word.
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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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If you don't have experience sewing, start with that, because that will inform what you are able to design.
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Life is not a solo act. It's a huge collaboration, and we all need to assemble around us the people who care about us and support us in times of strife.
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