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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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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
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Washington
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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