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Tim Gunn is Macy’s Hired Gun



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Tim Gunn says “make it work” a lot, and it seems the style spokesman is taking the motto to heart.
He’ll soon reprise his role as a Project Runway mentor, while also serving as the new chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne. And let’s not forget his other show, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, with dazzling Veronica Webb.
But this Fall, the dapper Mr. Gunn has another starring role – as the front man for Macy’s.
He’s now on television, performing in commercials with Martha Stewart, whose new home line just hit the department store.
But Macy’s isn’t a Liz Claiborne company, and neither are Martha’s licensed sheets… which means Liz Claiborne was so desperate for Mr. Gunn’s unique talents, they let him have free reign within their conglomerate.
If only Project Runway would give him the same leeway – whomever decided skeezy Vincent could outlast Alison Kelly ruined half of Season Three!


Published on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 10:00 AM

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