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Tim Gunn

Saturday, May 5, 2012

VIDEO: Tim Gunn Makes it Work at Somerset Fashion Show in Troy

Gunn showed off the Spring 2012 collection from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand jeans while sharing fashion tips with attendees Saturday afternoon.

TROY, MI – Hundreds of fashion lovers, curious shoppers and Project Runway fans gathered in the north grand court of Troy's Somerset Collection Saturday to take in a fashion show co-hosted by Project Runway star Tim Gunn and Liz Claiborne Marketing Director Leah Caruso Salak. Gunn – who is known for his iconic phrase "make it work" and for his role as chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, which on May 15 will be known as Fifth & Pacific – showed off apparel and accessories from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand jeans while offering fashion tips to attendees. ________ Want the latest news from Troy Patch? Sign up for our daily newsletter ________ "We want people to come away from the show feeling a greater sense of …

Friday, May 4, 2012

'Project Runway' Star Tim Gunn Talks Coneys, Snooki, Prom, Fashion

The fashion expert will be at the Somerset Collection in Troy on Saturday to host a fashion show.

Things we know about Tim Gunn: He's a fashion genius, star of Project Runway, owner of the iconic phrase "Make it work" and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, which on May 15 will be known as Fifth & Pacific Cos. But did you know he hates prom fashion, he's not a fan of Snooki and he's never eaten a coney dog (though he'd be willing to try one)? Those are just a few of the things we learned about Gunn, who will be in Troy this weekend to host a fashion show at The Somerset Collection, during a phone interview with the fashion expert himself this week. Here's what Gunn had to say about Troy, the state of Michigan, fashion and more. Update: For photos and video from Saturday's fashion show, click here. Troy Patch: Thanks for taking a …

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Interview Tim Gunn: What Would You Ask the 'Project Runway' Star?

The fashion industry expert will be at Somerset Collection on Saturday. Submit your questions and we'll use your best in our 15-minute interview later this week.

Perhaps best known for his role as co-host of Project Runway – and for his iconic phrase "Make it work," – Tim Gunn has made a name for himself in the world of fashion and reality television. Saturday, Gunn, who serves as chief creative officer of Fifth & Pacific (formerly Liz Claiborne), will debut the Juicy Couture, kate spade new york and Lucky Brand Spring 2012 Collections in a live runway show at The Somerset Collection. “The draw of this event is that guests are able to learn from one of the best and well‐known fashion mentors in the industry,” Leah Caruso‐Salak, director of Marketing and Special Events for Liz Claiborne Inc. and co‐host of the event, said in a news release. “Tim has more energy and enthusiasm during these events …

Anita Daroczy

12:20 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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