Jezebel: Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn Has Not Had Sex in 29 Years

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:20:00 EST

Tim Gunn opened up about his personal life on the new show he's co-hosting, The Revolution. He says that he's celibate — and happy. "I haven't had sex in 29 years," said the designer mentor and former Parsons dean. "Do I feel like less of a person because of it? No." Gunn says that an "intense" relationship that ended abruptly led him to give up sex. With tears in his eyes, Gunn said of his former partner, "He was impatient with my sexual performance." He characterized his celibate life as "perfectly fulfilled," and said, "I'm happy to be healthy and alive, frankly." Gunn has written and spoken about his personal life before, though never in such detail. In a touching 2011 essay for the Daily Beast, Gunn described the end of a nine-year relationship — "The only real relationship I've ever had" — and how he felt no twinges of love or infatuation for a whole decade after the breakup. Then, in 1992, he met someone he calls Daniel. For work, Gunn was traveling frequently to Asia at the time. More »

Demi Moore Is Rushed to the Hospital, Will Now Head to Rehab

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

We've all been hoping for the best for Demi Moore since her split from Ashton Kutcher, but she's definitely seemed a bit stressed of late. And now we've learned that she was rushed to the hospital last night for a substance abuse related issue. Oh no, Demi! More »

Tim Gunn, Hero Of Plus-Size Fashion?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:50:00 EST

The always refreshingly plainspoken Tim Gunn says something that probably no plus-size woman in America would disagree with: that the apparel market woefully underserves them. "Have you seen most of the plus-size sections out there? It's horrifying. 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," says Gunn, the former head of the fashion design program at Parsons. "I've been talking to designers, but only a half-dozen make an effort. Most say, 'I don't want a woman who's a size 10 or 11 wearing my clothes.' Well, shame on you! It's not realistic. We need to address real women with real needs. At Parsons, we had fit models that ranged in size from 2 to 10. We've got to reconceive clothes for all sizes." Gunn says that he's even thought of starting his own clothing line, just because he'd like to stick it to designers who don't want to dress women of all sizes, and he wants to "be a part of the solution." [Marie Claire] More »

Tim Gunn: Hillary Clinton Dresses Like "She's Confused About Her Gender"

Irin Carmon — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:45:00 EDT

Apparently, it never gets old to mock Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's "cankles" and pantsuits, at least if you're Tim Gunn and George Lopez, who took the sexist trash-talking to the next level on Lopez's show last night. More »

Talking About Animals With Tim Gunn

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

The semi-annual trade show known as New York fashion week started yesterday, and after doing the rounds of shows, I managed get into a party at the Stella McCartney store. It was sponsored by PETA, and Tim Gunn, Olivia Munn, and Taraji P. Henson were the guests of honor. I walked in, collected a glass of red, ate a vegan snack that was actually very tasty, and ran into a friend. She was carrying a Granta tote bag. The drag queen Lady Bunny was deejaying in the back. I found all of this very reassuring. More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:15:00 EST

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Tim Gunn criticizes Michele Bachmann's fashion choices, Piers Morgan asks the Kardashians what their talent is, and The Green Hornet is totally lying in its promotional campaign. More »

Ke$ha Plans To Assault Us All

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

Oh, Ke$ha. We live in uncertain and unsteady times. So perhaps we should thank you for being reliable, constant and steadfast in your unfailing dedication to atrocity. And for informing us that your upcoming tour will be an "assault."

Nicki Minaj's V Cover Is Weird And We Love It

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:32:00 EST

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Nicki Minaj is on the cover of V, looking like a sort of Keith Haring painting come to life. She's so wild, that Nicki Minaj! And lest you think there's some crafty behind-the-scenes Svengali calling the stylistic shots, Minaj says:

Harper's Bazaar And Katy Perry Riff On Iconic 50s Vogue

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:44:00 EST

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Katy Perry, shot by Alexi Lubomirski for the subscriber cover of the new Harper's Bazaar, looks gorgeous, if a bit crusty-lipped. She also looks a lot like Jean Patchett on the iconic Erwin Blumenfeld Vogue cover from January, 1950. [JustJared]

Tim Gunn Saw J. Edgar Hoover Cross-Dress

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:50:00 EST

Speaking at the 92Y last night, Project Runway mentor and all-around great human being Tim Gunn said of Season 8, "I had never been part of a season of the show where I found the judges' decision-making to be more...incomprehensible." More »

Tim Gunn To Guest-Host Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:40:00 EST

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From the Department of Things You'd Never Think Of But Somehow Make Sense: Your favorite silver-haired shit-talker is slated to host your grandma's favorite game show. All five of Mr. Gunn's shows will tape this Friday, November 12th, in New York. More »

The 15 Best "It Gets Better" Videos

Anna North — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:58:00 EDT

Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project has generated tons of amazing videos. We've selected 15 of note, from the President, a Marine, Vinny from Jersey Shore — and lots more. More »

Project Runway: 3 Finalists, 1 Meltdown

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:55:00 EDT

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Last night, Tim Gunn visited the four remaining designers at their homes in Hawaii, Denver, Portland and Palm Springs, and checked up on the collections they'd been designing. More »

Celebrity Romance Fiction We'd Like To See

Sadie Stein — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:05:00 EDT

Simon Cowell may have triumphed when British women were asked which celebrity they would most like to see featured in a romantic novel, but we think we can do better! Our dream scenarios? More »

Nicole Richie To Paparazzi: "You Are Stalking Children"

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Nicole Richie is pissed at the paparazzi.

Can You Believe Project Runway Last Night?

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:54:00 EDT

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Guys, I am out of the "office" today, but OMG, Ivy! WTF. Feel free to discuss her, the Heidi/Mondo showcase showdown and Gretchen's bike shorts in this open thread. More »

Cindy Crawford Nabs Iconic Cover, Looks Fantastic

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Cindy Crawford pulls Tyra's patented couture pose on the cover of Vogue India's "Icons" issue. Cindy last popped up on the July cover of Elle Germany and made the front of April's L'Officiel. [Design Scene]

Lady Gaga Hires Ghostbusters

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Today in ORLY? news: Lady Gaga is "terrified" of evil spirits and spends thousands of dollars on having every hotel and tour venue "scanned by a team of paranormal investigators."

Michael Lohan's Failed Attempt To Visit Lindsay In Rehab

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:04:38 EDT

Michael Lohan reportedly tried to visit Lindsay Lohan in rehab, but security guards at the Betty Ford Center turned him away because visiting hours were over. However, that hasn't stopped him from bothering staffers.

Holy Crap: Which Project Runway Contestant Cheated?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:57:00 EDT

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In this teaser for Thursday's episode, Tim Gunn says, ominously, "There is an accusation about cheating." Then: A quick snippet of Mondo, teary eyed. Are the producers misdirecting and manipulating us? More »

Lady Gaga In A Multi-Million-Dollar Deal With Armani

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:32:00 EDT

Giorgio Armani has dressed Lady Gaga countless times, including for the Grammy Awards, and Armani even played Gaga's "Alejandro" video at its men's show, and both artistes profit. But despite this mutual admiration society, they've never actually met. [WSJ]

Project Runway: "An Unbelievably Tight Race For Hideous."

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT

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OMG! Couture! And ready-to-wear inspired by couture! Let's jump right into the highlights and lowlights from the runway. More »

Unretouched Marion Cotillard Graces Cover Of Italian VF

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:33:00 EDT

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Marion Cotillard was shot, and apparently not retouched, by Bruce Weber for the cover of Italian Vanity Fair. Certainly it's preferable to that hackjob of a Vogue cover she was subjected to, but isn't the pose a bit awkward? [HuffPo]

Taylor Momsen Is The Charles Barkley Of Our Time

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:48:00 EDT

Well. In response to Tim Gunn calling her a "pathetic brat," Taylor said: "I don't respond to that." And someone in her entourage yelled, "We don't respond to name calling." More »

Madonna To Expand Clothing Line, Try Her Hand At Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:52:00 EDT

Madonna went to Macy's yesterday with Lourdes and her "muse" Taylor Momsen to launch her Material Girl juniors' line. But that's just the start of Madge's licensing deal: Expect separately branded, grown-up geared lingerie and workout clothes next. [WWD]

Katy Perry's Cleavage Banned From Sesame Street

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

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Katy Perry's music video with Elmo has been pulled and will not air on Sesame Street after all.

Mel Gibson Blames "Male Menopause" For Uncontrollable Anger

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:04:16 EDT

In a newly uncovered letter Mel Gibson sent Oksana Grigorieva before their January blowup, he worries that his anger is so out of control he, "could drink or commit a crime," adding, "Maybe it's some kind of male menopause."

What People Want Tim Gunn To Say

Sadie Stein — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:08:00 EDT

"'Forgive me for not marrying you!' and 'I promise you're next!' If it's remotely lewd, I won't write it. But they ask me to sign all sorts of things from my CD to my bobble head. I'll sign almost anything." More »

Russell Brand Arrested For Pushing Photographer

Hortense Smith — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Russell Brand was arrested and charged with simple battery yesterday for pushing a paparazzo who allegedly attempted to take an upskirt picture of Brand's fiance, Katy Perry.

Project Runway: "Jackie Kennedy Would Not Have Camel Toe"

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:20:00 EDT

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The challenge: To use Jackie Kennedy as inspiration and create "classic American sportswear." But what's considered "classic," or "American" or "sportswear" varied wildly amongst the designers! More »

Tim Gunn Hates On Pretty Much Everyone, From Suri To The Salahis

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:09:00 EDT

Continuing his "Fuck You" tour in support of his new book, the Project Runway mentor stopped by Access Hollywood yesterday to shit-talk Suri Cruise, Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga, and the Salahis (who were listening in on a live feed). More »

Karl Lagerfeld Will Let Only Nobu's Creations Touch His Rarefied Lips

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:48:00 EDT

Fashion diva Karl Lagerfeld held up a luncheon given in his honor because he refused to eat any food not made by Nobu. [Telegraph]
Breaking: Anna Wintour briefly removed her sunglasses before the Derek Lam show. [NYObs]

Tim Gunn Dishes On Taylor Momsen's "Pathetic" Diva Behavior

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EDT

Tim Gunn, reports that while shooting a Gossip Girl guest spot, Taylor Momsen was, "pathetic, she couldn't remember her lines, and she didn't even have that many. I thought to myself 'why are we all being held hostage by this brat?"

Project Runway Recap: Vacation Fashion Is Hard Work

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:57:00 EDT

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The challenge: To create a resort wear ensemble. And have your teammate execute (as in, sew) your design, as you act as a seamstress for them. What counts as "resort"? Funny you should ask! More »

Anna Wintour Unleashes Her Wrath On Tim Gunn

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:12:00 EDT

Today on Live With Regis And Kelly, Tim Gunn was asked to name the worst diva behavior he's ever witnessed. Unsurprisingly, he pointed to Anna Wintour, who isn't happy about Tim revealing her penchant for being carried by bodyguards. More »

Project Runway: Always A Bridesmaid, Never An Avocado Goiter

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:45:00 EDT

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Last night's episode involved taking hideous polyester bridesmaid dresses and turning them into something wearable. Results were mixed between "Snooki & The Flintstones" and "secretary from 1987." More »

Lady Gaga And Marc Jacobs Share The Cover Of V

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:00 EDT

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A dejected, underwear-clad Lady Liberty-Gaga and a tuxedoed Marc Jacobs, shot by Mario Testino, cover V's newest issue. [NYDN]
Lanvin for H&M is happening! The men's and women's collections will hit over 200 stores worldwide on November 23. [WWD]

Project Runway's Team Challenge Elicits An Angry Rant From Tim Gunn

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:15:43 EDT

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Last night's episode was one of the most dramatic so far this season, with an epic diva meltdown, tears, anger, betrayal, backstabbing and one very miffed Tim Gunn. More »

Heavenly Hats Paired With Fugly Frocks On Project Runway

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:06:00 EDT

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OMG. HATS. Not just any hats. Philip Treacy hats. More »

American Apparel Stock Plummets To New Historic Lows

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:36:00 EDT

American Apparel's stock is tumbling this morning, following news that the company's dodgy accounting has caught the eye of the U.S. Attorney's office. It's currently trading at 0.83. [AMEX:APP]
Dov says: "The capital structure issues will work themselves out." [WWD]