Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn

Keynote Speaker: Fashion Icon, Former Co-Host & Mentor of "Project Runway"

Tim Gunn Biography

Tim Gunn is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, fashion industry icon, and New York Times Bestselling author. He became a household name as co-host and mentor for 16 seasons of Lifetime’s "Project Runway," alongside Heidi Klum, and also served as a mentor for the teen designers on "Project Runway: Junior." In 2013, he and Klum won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. He continued his television success with appearances on Bravo's "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," Lifetime's "Under the Gunn," and even made a guest appearance on "How I Met Your Mother" as Barney's personal tailor. He also provided the voice of Baileywick in the Disney Junior television show "Sofia the First" and narrated the sitcom Mixology. The iconic duo of Gunn and Klum reunited to co-create and co-host Amazon’s design competition series, "Making The Cut."

As an accomplished business executive, Gunn served as the Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Fashion Dean at Fifth & Pacific, where he was responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing the creative talent within their portfolio of brands. He also served on the faculty of Parsons School of Design for 29 years, during which he was chair of fashion design at the school from August 2000 to March 2007.

An outspoken critic of clothing designs using animal fur, Gunn has fought to ban the use of fur in fashion, joining forces with PETA to support fur ban bills in New York City and California. He has played a pivotal role in carving a space for the LGBTQ+ community in the fashion industry and beyond, being named among the fifty heroes "leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people" by Queerty in June 2020. He even endorsed Christine Quinn's candidacy for Mayor of New York City in the 2013 mayoral election.

A New York Times best-selling author, Gunn has penned five books, including "Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style," "Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work," and "Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet." His most recent book, "The Natty Professor: A Master Class on Mentoring, Motivating, and Making It Work!," imparts valuable insights from his personal experiences on themes like truth-telling, empathy, teaching, and learning.

Apart from his television appearances and published literature, Gunn has made his mark in pop culture through various other mediums. He appeared in a backup story in the first issue of Models Inc., a fashion-themed comic book miniseries published by Marvel Comics, participated in the documentary film "Do I Sound Gay?", and even appeared in Kate McKinnon's audio drama "Heads Will Roll."

Throughout his career, Gunn continues to inspire with his contributions to fashion, lifestyle design, education, and mentorship, sharing valuable lessons for "Making it Work" in business, relationships, and life.

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Tim Gunn Speaking Topics

Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons For Making It Work

An Evening with Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn Videos

Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn Talk Moving on From 'Project Runway'
Tim Gunn Welcomes the LGBTQ Community to World Pride NYC 2019
Symposium | Tim Gunn in conversation with Dr. Valerie Steele

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What topics does Tim Gunn speak about?

Tim Gunn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Business, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Reality TV, Business Leadership, Finance, LGBTQ, Animals & Wildlife, Celebrity, Fashion, Beauty, Culture, Civil Rights, Motivational, Economy, Broadcasting, Journalism, Lifestyle, Modeling, College, Design, HIV & AIDS, Health and Art.

Where does Tim Gunn travel from?

Tim Gunn generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tim Gunn?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Gunn for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Gunn for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Tim Gunn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Business and Creativity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Tim Gunn generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tan France, Carson Kressley and Karamo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Gunn for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/09/2024.

Tim Gunn Speaking Topics

  • Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons For Making It Work

  • An Evening with Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn Videos

Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn Talk Moving on From 'Project Runway'
Tim Gunn Welcomes the LGBTQ Community to World Pride NYC 2019
Symposium | Tim Gunn in conversation with Dr. Valerie Steele
Tim Gunn Explains Fashion | BUILD Series
Tim Gunn demonstrates what glasses fit your face shape!

Tim Gunn Reviews

  • Health Management Systems, Inc. (“HMS”) - Sep 22 2020

  • Minneapolis Institute of Art - Jan 20 2017

  • "Mr. Tim Gunn is one of the finest human beings I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The response from every corner of my world has been overwhelming. Mr. Gunn was genuine, full of grace, kind, and extremely generous. Tim left an indelible impression on our students who will never forget the experiences he provided them."
    Illinois state University - Nov 13 2014

  • Mr. Gunn was everything they could have hoped for and more -- charming, warm, effusive, participatory. He was so wonderful and professional to work with.
    LiveNation - Jun 16 2014

Tim Gunn News

  • How do I book Tim Gunn to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Gunn for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tim Gunn, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tim Gunn or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tim Gunn for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tim Gunn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Gunn, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tim Gunn speak about?

  • Where does Tim Gunn travel from?

    Tim Gunn generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tim Gunn?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Gunn for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Gunn for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Gunn or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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