Tim Gunn at Maryland
I just got back from a live presentation/lecture by Tim Gunn, and it was so absolutely exciting that I just have to share with all you Tim Gunn fans out there (because he is absolutely awesome and lovable).
The presentation itself was short and basically he just gave us some tips on fashion, most of which I consider common sense. But hearing it again from Tim Gunn just makes it seem so much more awesome and authorative, since after all, it’s coming from him. Most of the time he opened up the floor for people to ask questions, and of all the questions asked, the following two were the most memorable:
Who were your favorite designers from each season of Project Runway?
Tim Gun told us that he really liked each of the designers on the show and developed a close relationship with them as filming went on, so it was hard to pinpoint which ones exactly. However, he said he could tell us which ones he would send on to a desert island. I don’t remember who he said for seasons 1-4, but for season 5, those of you who watched the show should be able to guess this. Kenley. As a matter of fact, Tim Gunn even went on to say that he’d row her there in a boat himself, but then she’d probably complain that he was rowing in the wrong direction! The whole room (about 1000 people I’d say) just cracked up at hearing that because that’s probably what would happen!
What do you think of the typical college girl’s outfit: long shirt, leggings, uggs, and a northface jacket?
At first Tim was confused about what types of leggings the girl was referring to, but once he understood the general idea, he said it was fabulous and that the only thing which could look better would be replacing the uggs with crocs! Of course, we all knew he was being sarcastic and that he thought the outfit was heinous, because he had that expression on his face (you know what expression I’m talking about), and quite frankly, I agree. I never thought uggs were good looking to begin with, though I can’t deny that they are as warm and comfortable as anything, but seriously. Some people just don’t have the body built for this kind of outfit, and they just end up looking worse.
Khayte says:
Ugh, I never heard of Tim Gunn before not till now. Goodluck on having some fashion pointers!
Cassidy says:
Ah, Tim Gunn.
Of course it would be Kenley…of course. Lol.
Brigitte says:
That’s so awesome ;3 I love that guy! The Kinley crack is great! (This is Bee #1 from the QBee btw!)
Mimi says:
Ohhh, that sounds so exciting! Hmm… the typical college girl here just wears those track sweat-pants things (er, I dunno how else to describe them, sorry!) that have words like “Juicy” or something on the arse. That’s the staple of their fashion. I dunno~
Kari says:
OH TIM GUNN. GOD BLESS HIM! I liked Kenley. Her line was inspired by Alice In Wonderland and I loved the colors. She was kind of a jerk though.
Kya says:
That is wonderful!
Jessica says:
I would have loved to see the live presentation/lecture by Tim Gunn. The man is absolutely amazing. He is probably the main reason that I watch Project Runway.
As for the typical college girl uniform, thank goodness that not many girls in my area wear it. I can’t imagine wearing Uggs with leggings. I can’t stand to wear shoes with leggings…correction, I can’t stand to wear leggings. PERIOD.
But I am glad that you had a good time.
Fatima says:
Tim Gunn sounds really interesting
I think it would’ve been to have been at his lecture.
My friends who are taking up Fashion Design keep bugging me to watch Project Runway but I never seem to have the time
and when I do, I keep forgetting. LOL.
Andrea says:
I have no idea who Tim Gunn is, but congrats on seeing him! I hate Uggs. I’m sure they’re warmey and comfy but seriously? They’re so effing ugly. hahah.
Morbid Romantic says:
Fact of the universe: Tim Gunn is amazing. I’m full of jealousy that you got to see him present! Kenlyy was great, though she could be a bit too over the top and absolutely clueless about why. That was what made her so much fun to watch, though.