Tim Gunn

About Tim Gunn

Timothy M. Gunn (born July 29, 1953) is an American fashion consultant and television personality. He was chair of fashion design at Parsons The New School for Design from August 2000 to March 2007 and is well-known as on-air mentor to designers on the Bravo reality television program Project Runway. Gunn's popularity on Project Runway led to his spin-off show, Bravo's Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, as well as his book A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style.

Gunn was born and raised in Washington, D.C.. His father was an FBI agent under J. Edgar Hoover. Gunn was a championship swimmer throughout high school, and later attended the Corcoran College of Art & Design, receiving a BFA in sculpture. He came to Parsons in 1982 and served as Associate Dean from 1989-2000, becoming a department chair in August 2000. He was credited with "retooling and invigorating the curriculum for the 21st century".

Gunn began appearing on Project Runway during its first season in 2004, and is known for his catchphrases, "Make it work", "Don't bore Nina", "That's a lot of look", "Designers, gather around", and "Carry on". Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, a reality show in which Gunn gives advice to the fashion-challenged, debuted September 6, 2007 on the Bravo television network. The show is slated to run for eight episodes.