Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

Fashion Continues to Take Reality TV by Storm

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:51:04 GMT

Fashion and Reality Television have formed a special bond over the past television seasons. America's Next Top Model just finished cycle 12, Project Runway will be airing its sixth season later this year. TLC, Bravo and Oxygen have dominated our fashion-centric television for years. So how do we navigate our way through the fashion genre?

We've put together a list of fashion-centric television that might strike your interest. Within the list, we discuss the type, description and "watchability" of each show to help you better navigate the fashion realm. We've limited to reality TV sorts of fashion shows because including Gossip Girl, American Idol (they have talked about fashion a lot more this season, haven't they?) and other quality primetime programming would just get too confusing.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Kicks Off Tonight on Bravo

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Last month, we reported that Bravo has announced the premiere of the second installment of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. That day has finally arrived and fans will get to see another season of the Bravo series, which puts the spotlight on Tim Gunn and his new co-host Gretta Monahan, who replaces the first season’s co-host, Veronica Webb. Recently, Gunn spoke to Reality TV World about the changes viewers can expect to see on the second season of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style.

"For our subjects, the women with whom we work, Gretta has her feet planted firmly in the ground," Gunn explained to Reality TV World. "And there's a girlfriend element to Gretta that - and with Veronica it was - she was on a pedestal. It was more difficult."

Bravo Announces Premiere Date for Season 2 of 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Three months ago, we reported that Project Runway guru Tim Gunn will be back to offer yet another batch of women some much-needed fashion guidance on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style with the help of his new “fashion accomplice,” Gretta Monahan. Yesterday, Bravo finally announced a return date for the program's second season.

Season 2 of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style is expected to kick off on Thursday, October 2 at 11pm ET/PT, before moving to its regular timeslot on Thursday, October 16 at 10pm.

Live from the TCA Press Tour: Bravo Brings More 'Top Chef,' 'Real Housewives' and New Competitions

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:47:25 GMT

Though Bravo will be losing Project Runway to Lifetime after the current season ends, the network still has a huge arsenal of reality shows on tap for the next year, including several new and returning competition series.

Among the new entries are two new seasons of Top Chef, four different incarnations of the Real Housewives franchise, two new competition reality shows and sophomore seasons of two Bravo reality shows.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Tim Gets a New Fashion Accomplice

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Gretta Monahan is in and Veronica Webb is out on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. Bravo has tapped the personal stylist and owner of Grettacole Spas as Tim Gunn's "fashion accomplice" for the sophomore season of his reality series, which returns on the network later this year.

"I've been a fan of Gretta's for awhile now - she's on the edge of fashion with a fresh approach that resonates well with all types of women," said Gunn, who also appears on Bravo's Project Runway alongside supermodel Heidi Klum. "I'm thrilled to have her as my fashion accomplice."

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Find Your Celeb Style

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:22:19 GMT

Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style might be on hiatus for a little while (it’s set to return in November), but there’s still plenty of Tim Gunn advice to go around.

For one thing, you can always pick up his book or catch a re-run of one of the previously-run episodes of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. Or, check out your local celebrity magazine, and with Tim’s guidance, style yourself according to the celebrity most like your body type.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Not Watching What Happens?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:52:45 GMT

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style was a welcome addition to the “Watch What Happens” Bravo line-up during the long build-up to the new season of Project Runway. While it might not be quite the same as watching several designers duke it out on the runway, it at least gave us the chance to hear the soothing deep voice of Tim Gunn in the interim.

However, now Tim Gunn fans will have to console themselves with re-runs because the show is on hiatus until at least November 8.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Gunn Makes Appearance at Baltimore Book Festival

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:30:05 GMT

On Sunday, Tim Gunn put in an appearance at the Baltimore Book Festival. He was in town primarily for a book signing, but he took the time to give the crowd in attendance a lot of helpful tips about making the most of fashion, much as he does for each individual who appears on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.

His overarching lesson to the fashion-curious seems to be: to thine own self be true.

Rebecca Pennino's Experience on 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:17:30 GMT

She was the brave soul who underwent the televised makeover at the hands of Tim Gunn and his “fashion accomplice” Veronica Webb. Luckily for Rebecca Pennino, her time on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style wound up being a wonderful and transformative experience for her. She recently blogged about her time on the show for Bravo.

She says it wasn't just a stage gimmick, but truly was a surprise when she got the news that Tim Gunn and Veronica Webb were about to show up at her apartment. She said the producer of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style had to tell her “No Becca, we seriously need you and Brooke to run....Tim and Veronica will be there.”

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Veronica Webb Says Lose the Sweatsuit

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:37:34 GMT

Veronica Webb, Tim Gunn's partner in fashion on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, has worn a lot of outfits in her years as a model for Isaac Mizrahi, Victoria's Secret, Chanel and Calvin Klein.

There is one outfit, however, that she's sure everyone can do without: the sweatsuit.

She says, "If you're wearing a sweatsuit and you're not going to or from the gym, you've given up…Fashion creates images. It breaks down boundaries. It can be a starting point for anything you want to happen. There's something to be said for dressing the part."

Exclusive Interview: Tim Gunn of 'Tim Gunn's Guide To Style'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:12:50 GMT

Anybody who is a fan of Project Runway is certainly a fan of fashion expert and mentor Tim Gunn. He is also the current Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc. As if those jobs don't keep him busy enough, he recently launched his own Bravo show, Tim Gunn's Guide To Style, along with supermodel Veronica Webb. On the show, Gunn and Webb take everyday women from drab to fab, giving them a makeover from the inside out. Together, they teach the women how to organize their closets, choose the right outfits with the right fit for them, and feel good about themselves in the things that they wear. The show premiered last week on Bravo and returns tonight for a brand new episode. BuddyTV talked to Tim Gunn today about his brand new show and the upcoming season of Project Runway.

Below, you will find the complete transcript and mp3 of the interview.

Tim Gunn: Fashion Guru and Gay Role Model

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Ever since his exposure on Bravo's competitive reality series, Project Runway, Tim Gunn has made a name for himself as a fashion guru, not just for the contestants of the show but for men, women and gay people as well. In fact, he'll be putting out a Man's Guide to Style in addition to his own show Tim Gunn's Guide To Style.

Although his present focus is to address the concerns of women, the 54-year-old television personality also acknowledges the fact that there are also men who are in need of his guidance.

Tim Gunn's Guide To Style: Tim Gunn and Veronica Webb "Were Meant to Be Together"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Former model Veronica Webb is slated to host Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, and according to the 54-year-old fashion designer, there is no other person more suited for the job.

"I was so crossing every finger, every arm, every leg, every toe that Veronica would say yes. It felt like it was a marriage proposal," Gunn said of his show's host. "I have known of Veronica Webb. We'd never really met until [her audition] and we just - we really did click. And she's as brainy as she is beautiful and I just thought, 'This is it. I've got to have her.'"

Tim Gunn Dishes On New Show

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:14:23 GMT

Heidi Klum may be the host of Project Runway, but the star of the show is mentor Tim Gunn. Next month, Gunn gets his own show, appropriate titled Tim Gunn’s Guide To Style on Bravo. The show will debut on Thursday, September 6 at 10pm ET/PT. At his side, on the show, is former model Veronica Webb. In a press conference today, the two gave us the details on Bravo’s hot new show.

Considering how many makeover shows there are, it’s hard to set yourself apart but Gunn and Webb promise that the show will be a standout. “It’s not an intervention. We don’t have family or loved ones contacting us. These women have self-declared their need for help,” Gunn shares. Also, Veronica and I do not tell them what to wear. It’s an education about who they are, with whom they interact, and how they want the world to perceive them. It’s very individualized for each person.”

Good News for Tim Gunn Fans During 'Project Runway' Off-Season

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:27:19 GMT

It's hard to believe, but we still have several months before we will get a new season of Project Runway. However, Bravo isn't leaving fans of the show completely high and dry. Starting in September, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style will possibly help tide the fashion-focused over until Project Runway season 4 begins.

It's not quite the same as watching a gaggle of colorful characters cobble together a high-fashion dress from some car upholstery, a length of rubber hosing and a pizza box, or whatever outrageous challenge might usually be thrown at the Project Runway designers. However, if you love the part of Project Runway where Tim Gunn makes his rounds and alternates between looks of dismay towards and hyper-articulate albeit occasionally cryptic critiques of the outfits offered, this show might have something for you.