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Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style [NOOK Book]
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Tim Gunn is one of the stars of the hit Bravo show in which aspiring fashion
designers compete for a runway debut at New York's Fashion Week. He is also
the Chair of the Fashion Design Department at Parsons The New School for
Design. He lives in New York City.
Kate Moloney is the Assistant Chair of fashion design at Parsons, The New School for Design. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Anonymous
Posted August 9, 2009
This book offers great advice on dressing for everyone. It is a wonderful guide for building a wardrobe and using what you already own to your best advantage. I am so glad I purchased this book. I use it frequently when planning on making additional wardrobe purchases.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 23, 2007
Don't open this book expecting 'before' and 'after' photos or expecting body shape descriptions. Instead, this book is like spending a few days in the very good company of Mr. Tim Gunn. Having met Tim on several occasions, I can tell you Project Runway fans that he is every bit as kind and generous with his time in person. An utterly delightful, humble man who seems honestly surprised at his new celebrity status. But back to the book - with Tim's distinctive voice, it takes you through the elements of style, as opposed to fashion or trends. 'Quality, taste and style' will become your mantra whether you're shopping for a raincoat, theater tickets, wedding china, or a paint color for your living room! Yes, there is advice you've heard before - buy the best quality you can afford, keep it simple, have your clothes tailored - but there is also plenty of new things to ponder. I loved his advise of, once determining which clothes you really love, that you wear them for the next week. You quickly discover whether you are buying clothes that are appropriate for your current lifestyle. Frankly, who could ask for fresher eyes to look over your wardrobe that the inimitably elegant Mr. Tim Gunn?
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Every young lady should have some of the knowledge contained in this book. It might even help some teenagers to stand up straight- "Shoulders away from the ears". It is also great to help an individualistic teenager to have confidence that she doesn't have to wear it just because everyone else is!
I am older (old), but Tim Gunn has such style and kindheartedness. This book brings out the best in a person to be an individual not one of a group. He puts it simply, quietly and with style. Everyone can be chic, but everyone is chic in the same clothes.
Mr. Gunn you did it for me and it is a wonderful keep for reference and future referral book
Thanks.
Carol
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Posted February 18, 2009
" A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style" was an enjoyable and insightful read. The Project Runway mentor imparts his fashion wisdom in his completely unassuming dignified Tim Gunn-esque way. Have your dictionary handy too... Tim's as intelligent as they come and has some great big vocabulary words to prove it.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Tim Gunn seems to understand how self-esteem and fashion correlates and as such his charm and ability to motivate people have always distinguished him from other shallow fashion icons. In his book, however, he comes across as quite snobbish, often using too much fashion jargon and losing the reader in somewhat stream of consciousness paragraphs. Another thing that could have been done better was to make his book more visual. Quite a number of people need to be pre-schooled in the arts of fashion (myself included)therefore photos of "before" and "after" or even "this is how you do it" ones would have proven to be priceless and much appreciated. Admittedly Tim does try to get across that common theme that one must love oneself before one can show it on the outside and that is definitely worthy of some praise.
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 22, 2012
I really want Tim Gunn to move in next door. I'll pick up your mail when you're out of town if you will periodically stop by and help me put together outfits. Is it a deal, Tim? Enjoyed this book and even learned a few new vocabulary words (Bildungsroman).
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Posted February 13, 2012
I found this book really helpful while trying to come up with an outfit for work and trying to find new clothes to wear. You should buy this book!
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Posted December 28, 2011
So is that a yes on the 12 year old thing?
Anonymous
Posted May 5, 2010
What's in style? What will look good on you? Tim will tell you in a funny, charming, nonjudgemental way.
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Posted February 13, 2010
Tim Gunn is witty and this book is helpful, easy to understand, and fun to read.
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Posted May 31, 2007
Tim Gunn gives some good advice, but in most areas, I couldn't find the advice buried in all those words. At times, I couldn't figure out exactly what he was advising. I always appreciate it when fashion authors just give the advice and don't wax poetic.
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Posted June 11, 2007
This book is witty and humorous! I enjoyed every minute of it! It has helped me immensely in areas I find that need tweeking! Thanks Tim Gunn, you are my hero!
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Overview
There seems to be no one more qualified or equipped to ponder or even, dare I say, dictate 'quality, taste, and style' than Tim." -Sarah Jessica Parker, actor/producerTelevision has introduced the world to a new fashion authority: Tim Gunn. As Bravo's style mentor and Chair of the Fashion Design Department at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim delivers advice in a frank, witty, and authoritative manner that delights audiences.
Now readers can benefit from Tim's considerable fashion wisdom in Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style. He discusses every aspect of creating ...