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Steven: Hardly Famous, And Kind of Poor
December 12, 2007
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What don’t we see from Tim Gunn at home?
Tim has a great warmth and sense of humor about him that I don’t think you see terribly much of on camera. You know, he’s supposed to be the very serious mentor. I find him to be extremely caring, and I think he’s wonderful that way.
Tell me about the dress.
The thing of it is, we didn’t have a terribly long time to design the dress in the first place, because the client came to me and said, “I want you to take this dress and rework it into a new wedding dress.” And we started working that way, and then we learned that it needed to be something they could wear on an everyday basis. And I went: crap. This woman works 12, 13 hours a day, and I have a white polyester dress that cannot be dyed on my hands. It was a bit of a momentary panic, but I thought, “the guys and Mood will help me out. I’ll go see Raoul, he’ll hook me up,” and we’ll just have to run with it that way.
So then you went with the black. Was the issue a timing thing?
At that point, it was a bit of a timing thing, but Laura had lost a considerable amount of weight already, but I think she was still in the process. I’m reticent to say that, but she certainly wasn’t a 2, or something like that. So, it was still a challenge, while other designers’ models might have started at that point, and then worked down. I was still working more on the plus size of the realm, and after it was said and done. So, I know that generally speaking, especially for someone who works in accounting, and who may still be on the plus size of things, I think they may be more comfortable in black, and it may be more slimming. So… that was just a natural choice. I was toying vaguely with the idea of putting her in the ultramarine blue that we saw over the summer quite a bit, but then I thought, no, I just wasn’t comfortable with her in that because it would be very, very blue.
Overall, what did you learn from being on Project Runway?
In that particular instance, I felt like the judges weren’t really getting the idea that not everyone can run around in very fashion forward looks. Not only because of their body type, but also because of the kind of work they do. As an accountant and working at the doctor’s office, wearing something strapless is just really not appropriate. It certainly isn’t something that’s going to carry her from seven o’clock in the morning until nine at night, and so I just felt that was the one option that was going to carry her through the longest part of the day.
And you used glue for the first time in your life.
It was horrible. It was dreadful, because that’s not the kind of work that I do at all. I was absolutely panicked, and running around like Speedy Gonzalez trying to get everything done, and it was all very bizarre.
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Comments
Manny wrote:
My God! Did I suffer when Steven didn't make it to the next round! He is just adorable... I guess that I had a crush on him... just ask my boyfriend! lol
But well, good things will come his way. And thanks for being open and honest about who you are, you are definetly an example to many gay youth.
posted on December 13, 2007 at 4:38 AM
Barbara wrote:
Steven, you were my absolute favorite, and I think it would be a GREAT IDEA for Bravo (or some station) to produce a Steven Show! Your wit, intelligence, and compassion are characteristics that need promotion in today's world.
You're a good man and I wish you the best in life.
posted on December 13, 2007 at 5:30 AM
J.Selleck wrote:
"the very first project I had when I got back was designing a wedding dress for a local woman who I think was possibly a size 20, if I’m not mistaken. And so it was kind of funny to go and design for her and make her so happy with what I had designed"
WHOO-HOO! that's me! and he's right, i absolutely LOVED my wedding dress. it was perfect. :D
posted on December 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM
Suzy wrote:
Steve, I'm so sad that those wretched disasters they call judges decided your time was up on the show. What kind of fantastic things could be done with yards of wedding-dress sequence??
posted on December 13, 2007 at 7:10 PM
jiyin wrote:
Oh Steven! How we'll miss you! I cried a little, watching this last episode.
posted on December 13, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Brent wrote:
Steven: I'm a former soldier living in KY, and get up to Chicago a LOT. You are so cute -- some stud should scoop you up and take you home. I love your look, your eyes, your smile, and your wit. BRAVO.
-Brent
posted on December 14, 2007 at 3:47 AM
Erin wrote:
Steven,
I love your designs! I was so upset when you had to go, I don't think you deserved to go, I literally gasped when they said your name. Everything will work out for you, good luck and Happy Holidays...
posted on December 14, 2007 at 7:39 AM
Kayla wrote:
Steven, you are amazing. I love every word that comes out of your mouth; it's crazy. Thanks for being awesome.
posted on December 15, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Jimmy wrote:
Steven was hot, plain and simple. I never tired of looking at his beautiful face. He had the most gentle, yet intriguing, expressions. I was sad when he was sent hom.
posted on December 15, 2007 at 2:49 PM
mike wrote:
Steven was such a joy to watch on Project Runway.It was sad to see him go,he seem to have this glow about him,that always seem to project sunshine no matter where he was.Steven,i only wish you the best in whatever or whomever you do.(ha!ha!).Hey, would love to hear from you Steven,remember,live the life you love and love the life you live.
posted on December 15, 2007 at 7:24 PM
Phillip wrote:
hey steve really proud of you. u showed america how classy chicago gay men can be. u ever thought about hooking up with Dale (from top chief)?
posted on December 16, 2007 at 11:28 AM
debrarae wrote:
Steven, you are a fantastic designer. Yes you didn't do that well on the 'challange'. But to me, that doesn't mean that you don't have talent.
You (like Carmen)have AMAZING talent. The suit that you designed in one of the challanges was something that I could have worn, and like your 'model' I am not (by any means) a size 2.
But considering my body type, I could have worked that suit.
I have no doubts Steven, that you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Just hang in there, and know we're all rooting for you.
As for you being Gay, Straight or whatever; Who cares? As long as you are a great designer ...
NO ONE!
Other than the 'last challange' your work speaks for itself.
posted on December 16, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Jill wrote:
Steven, I live in Chicago -- seriously can we be friends? You're freaking hilarious and I wished you'd been on longer.
posted on December 18, 2007 at 12:14 AM
debrarae wrote:
Steven You are a very talented designer. Inspite of being aufed, I know you will continue to excel as a designer.
As for the designers who ran to help you, I was also touched by that. I know alot of people in this world who would not have done what they did.
They would have said "This is a competition, so let the man sink."
It's refreshing to see people who aren't like that.
I have so much respect for the designers this season. They have alot of class. And they have intregrity to spare.
We can all learn from the example that both you, and the other designers give.
posted on December 18, 2007 at 11:40 AM
JS wrote:
Steven added a little sophistication to the show. He's a hunk but he pretends (I believe) not to know which is refreshing. I thought his designs were wonderful but the last design was a little off but sophisiticated which is always Steven. Yes, sophisticated but a little off - in a good way...LOL...just teasing Steven. Love you!!!I love Steven and wish him the very best.
posted on December 19, 2007 at 6:52 AM
Martin E. Margolis wrote:
Steven, You are the greatest. Your wit, personality and taste will take you far.
By the way, if you are interested in a great guy, hit me up!
posted on December 19, 2007 at 7:53 PM
David wrote:
Hi there Steven,
You should not have been auf'ed. They gave you a Wedding Dress or cripe sake! Lets see M.Kors make something outta that.. Bitches.
i'll miss you on the show. I agree with the other posters... you're adorable! And if you still can't find anyone to date... well, come to San Diego, I'll take care of that.
Wish you the best.
posted on December 20, 2007 at 3:39 AM
Elizabeth wrote:
Oh Steven I'm so sorry for you...you really did have a very tough "fabric" to work with. Undoubtedly, though with your personality and great skills, you'll go far in the fashion industry! :)
posted on January 9, 2008 at 12:57 AM
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