The color, the shape, and the texture--none of it is accidental. Every item we wear has a glorious (or sometimes not so glorious) history, and that history extends back years--centuries, even--before Oscar de la Renta's 2002 collection. Tim Gunn More Quotes by Tim Gunn More Quotes From Tim Gunn It's man's impact on our world that appeals to me more than just nature running wild. Tim Gunn impact running men I pretty much stay true to myself and try to find the good in people and not be snarky. Tim Gunn stay-true trying people Most people wear clothing that is too big or too small for them. And "oversized" is the downfall for most of us. We have to be careful that we don't look like we're slipcovered! Tim Gunn bigs people looks People come up to me and share very personal and intimate things with me, and I am so touched by all the trust they have in me. Tim Gunn intimate share people If you are going to be catty, you have to be careful with whom you do it, and in what manner! It's the kind of behavior that is best kept behind closed doors. Tim Gunn behavior kind doors I've never told anyone this, in an effort to run from my past and disguise it, I got rid of all of the scrapbooks my mother kept going back to when I was a baby. Truly. So that's why whenever talk show hosts or a producer asks for these pictures, there are barely any. My sister had a few, but that's it, and this was before digital. I've never told anyone that, but that's the truth. Tim Gunn mother running baby 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. Tim Gunn listening play giving 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. Tim Gunn fur men thinking The pervasive idea is that if you're a man in the fashion industry, you're gay until proven otherwise. And of course there are lots of men who aren't. But people make certain assumptions. Tim Gunn fashion gay men If you want to, you can share my teaching refrain: I can't want you to succeed more than you do. Tim Gunn succeed teaching want I would say this to my students all the time, it's about 30% you as the teacher and 70% about them. They tend to think that their role is to be the baby bird in a nest and you're going to feed them? They're going to feed themselves, or they're going to starve. Tim Gunn teacher baby thinking People believe that if you're concerned about the clothes you're wearing and the larger aspects of your appearance, that it's anti-intellectual. I say "Hogwash!" The clothes we wear send a message about how the world perceives us. Tim Gunn clothes believe people I believe women do the best womenswear. Tim Gunn do-the-best i-believe believe 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. Tim Gunn benefits guy believe If you don't have experience sewing, start with that, because that will inform what you are able to design. Tim Gunn sewing design able I would never dream of telling people how to dress. but I do say to them, however you are dressing, accept responsibility for it. And also, unless asked, I don't judge. And if asked to judge - I would approach it socratically, I would approach it with questions. Tim Gunn responsibility dream people The element of fashion I'd like to see more often? Clothes that fit people well. For me it's not so much about the clothes. Tim Gunn clothes fashion people 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! Tim Gunn crazy trying long Staples are only good if they truly suit our lifestyle. Tim Gunn staples lifestyle suits My favorite meal to make for myself is meatloaf.I prepare the the ground beef (I don't use anything else) and flatten it out so it's about 1/2 inch thick, then I spread shredded cheddar all over it, then I roll it up. It's amazing. Like a big cheeseburger. Tim Gunn beef meals use
