287 Quotes by Tim Gunn

Whoever’s designing for plus-size doesn’t get it. The entire garment needs to be reconceived. You can’t just take a size 8 and make it larger.

I do things like hem a pair of pants, I do my own tailoring but I wouldn’t attempt a jacket.

It’s man’s impact on our world that appeals to me more than just nature running wild.

There’s nothing I like better than going to my apartment, closing the door, cooking my little dinner for one and just tuning out. My apartment really is my haven. It’s a nest where I go to heal.

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.

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.

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.

I would certainly rather the industry not go broke, but if that’s what it takes for everyone to acquire some values and lose that sense of entitlement, maybe a little belt-tightening wouldn’t be so tragic.

When it comes to dressing, comfort is overrated. A little discomfort probably means your clothes fit and they’re not pajamas.