Tim Gunn Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tim Gunn.

Tim Gunn is an American fashion consultant, television personality, and author. Known for his role as a mentor on the reality show "Project Runway," Gunn became popular for his wit, wisdom, and gentle criticism. With his signature phrase, "Make it work," he has guided aspiring fashion designers to success. Gunn is also a former faculty member at Parsons School of Design and has published several books, including "Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible" and "Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work." His expertise and passion for fashion have made him a beloved figure in the industry.

I don't know why I've always been so captivated by architect

I don't know why I've always been so captivated by architecture.

I have my flaws and my issues, past and present and who know

I have my flaws and my issues, past and present and who knows what will happen in the future. I want people to know I'm vulnerable too and each one of us is.

With fashion, you really need to understand the aspects of c

With fashion, you really need to understand the aspects of construction. Not just design on an iPad.

Take the high road. No matter how much strife, and consterna

Take the high road. No matter how much strife, and consternation, frustration and anger you might be confronted with - don't go to that level.

I had this wonderful career and thought I would retire as a

I had this wonderful career and thought I would retire as a teacher.

I love HGTV. I love the Food Network.

I love HGTV. I love the Food Network.

If you told me when I was a teen that I would end up being a

If you told me when I was a teen that I would end up being a teacher, I would have said you're out of your mind, because quite frankly I hated school.

I wouldn't know what to do on a date. I don't have the time.

I wouldn't know what to do on a date. I don't have the time. To make a relationship work, I'd have to give something up, and I'm not so sure I'm willing to do that.

I've never mentioned this, but when I was at Parsons teachin

I've never mentioned this, but when I was at Parsons teaching, the other design disciplines, they don't like fashion design. They see it as very nineteenth-century.