Tim Gunn strikes me as being the essence of integrity. Even on the RARE occasion that I've disagreed with his advice to a designer, I've always known he speaks from a place of truth and desire to see people succeed. Wonderful.

I loved when Tim chastised the designers for letting Gretchen bully them. Probably the only redeeming moment of this season.

Tim Gunn is such a kind man. He really cares about the contestants. He encouraged the 'juniors' and gave excellent advice. I like him far more than the judges.

Nina always judges on whether something is "editorial " or will photograph well. Heidi basis her opinion on if she would wear it. Michael looks at their potential to become a brand. Zac cares about construction and finishing. Tim's decisions are bashed on talent, imagination, and creativity, in other words artists. I love him.

The season Mondo lost to Gretchen was such a shock. Just based on their collection Mondo was much more fashion forward than Gretchen's. Her clothes looked like stuff you could buy at the flea market.

I remember Heidi wearing a Mondo's finale dress for an event and it was clear that she wanted him to win. Im glad Tim Gunn voiced his objection.

This affirms why the show producers created the "All Stars" show so Mondo could finally win...

Tim Gunn did more than a little to make this show successful. He's sort of the show's 'signature.'

I have even more respect for him now knowing he's not afraid to voice his opinion; the man has a lot of courage. He's one of the handful of celebrities I would really like to meet someday and hopefully will.

Mondo really deserved to win Season 8.

I believe Season 8 is why they instituted the "Tim Gunn Save".

One of the main reasons Tim Gunn now at least has one "Tim Gunn Save". The judges have made some terrible mistakes in the past, like they did with Mondo, and with Anthony Ryan in season 9. Some contestans have good results every challenge, and one bad result throws them out, while other designers are regularly on the bottom two and yet they reach the latter stages of the competition.

I guess Tim's criticism of the judges eventually led him to be on the runway during judging in subsequent seasons.

Gretchen is so unpleasant as a designer and person (character displayed on the show). Mondo should have won and she should have been sent home after the team challenge.

I love Tim Gunn. wish he would be on All Star instead of whoever-she-is

Sometimes late at night I remember the outcome of season 8 and i get so angry I have to get up and get a glass of water.

Lol I completely forgot that Gretchen won. In my mind Mondo was the winner.

Tim Gunn is just pure unadulterated sassy ace energy and I’m here for it.

I remember when Heidi announced that Gretchen won, my heart just sank! Yes as Tim said yes, I feel happy for her but Mondo should win.

What really pissed me off about season 8 was that they did nothing but praise Mondo. Not until the last episode did they start saying "well who is this girl, who is going to buy these clothes". It was never an issue before, they never cared before, then all of a sudden it was such a huge issue that was worth giving the win to someone else simply because their line was more "commercial".

Mondo should have won and his collection was better. Gretchen was a mean girl.

How refreshing to hear the honesty!

I am so glad Tim said this. I agree with Tim. It seems as if MK and NG were completely incapable of seeing the clothes without the accessories. Take away the hats, stockings, shoes and Mondo's outfits would be very ready to wear. Mondo takes very bold prints and makes them into neutrals. If I were to go into a store and see Gretchen's clothing I would pass it by because it would look like older aged Montgomery Ward clothes. I am 40. I am older. I do like Gretchen's items but I would have to see them on a mannequin to see the full potential. If one of Mondo's pieces were hanging on a rack or on a mannequin I would be immediately interested because I would have never thought to pair things as he does. I would try more options. If I found an outfit to be too busy I would simplify it with a solid pant, skirt or top. Andy and Mondo should have been in the top two. Gretchen's=boring. Tim gives great advice. Nicole S is a younger buyer, more in tune with today's fashion don't you think, NG?

i remember being so angry at who won.

I love this man more and more everytime he opens his mouth 😂

Tim throwing shade at Gretchen XD!! He's right though, no way she deserved to win.

I'VE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THIS!!!! After all these years, this still stands out as the most shocking SHOCKING, blatant and infuriating mistake EVER. I'm happy for Mondo, that he got to go on to win All Stars, and also to participate in Under the Gunn!

Great credit goes to this host for letting the guest TALK, without annoying interruptions! What a concept!

I can't believe that Gretchen won. I'm not even bothering to watch the finale. That woman didn't even deserve to **go** to fashion week, there should have been only 3 contestants. What a load of crap!!!! I found out on this video who won and it's downright sickeningly wrong. The whole season she bullied the others, talked crap about them, and her final design was rubbish. WTH? I absolutely adore Tim Gunn.

Of all the shows I have seen, Mondo is the only true rememerable designer.

you are a wiseman tim gunn

Tim Gunn is such a sweetheart. Such a shame for this decision and when you see where the designers are now, it’s clear the judges made a big mistake that year. Mondo’s creations were always full of ideas, patterns and colours but he made them work every time. His collection reflected that. I think it worked perfectly as a collection and more importantly, you take his looks apart and every piece is still interesting. If it were in a store, it’d immediately catch my eye and chances are I’d buy several items. Hell it’s almost 8 years later and I’d still wear many of them in a heartbeat. His pieces are playful and creative but timelessly elegant at the same time. Gretchen’s collection looked both boring and borderline ugly, it reminded me of the polyester granny housecoats from the 70s. Same fabric, same colour, same print; everything was just ughh… The only salvaging point was the green leather (that MK hated btw) and the jewelry. It wasn’t fresh, it wasn’t modern, quite the opposite. It might be good for 20 yos who can afford to dress like they’re 45 and still only look 35 and think it’s hip (it’s not) but even then I don’t really think many would be inspired by that colour palette.

Truly a teacher. I watched a Tim Gunn interview and learned a new word Pedagogy. It's the approach of teaching and the process of learning. It's an ancient Greek word. Always teaching, even when he's not trying

where is the full version of this interview? such a funny honest man I want to become Tim Gunn!!

when i think i can't love this man more...

OMG, I've been Binge Watching Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars and after watching Season 8 Ep. 12 I think it was where the final 4 contestants had to show a 3 piece "mini" show of their collection and one would be eliminated, I cried my eyes out all over again as Michael Costello got eliminated. Having all of the seasons and episodes so fresh in my mind, I honestly cannot remember a more wrenching and heart breaking moment as when Michael C. was eliminated and watched his reaction and genuine grief and shame over not having made it to Fashion Week. There was no effing way Gretchen should have made it to the Finale, let alone WON the season. Of course, the ultimate irony is that she isn't even a fashion designer anymore. What a WASTE of prize money on her. Mondo and/or Michael would have been marvelous winners of Season 8. Tim Gunn was absolutely right to be pissed off about the judges' ultimate decision in Season 8.

Oh man, I remember watching this season so many years ago and being baffled by the judges decision too. Little did I knew that Tim agreed with me

Wow I love Tim Gunn...he's so funny and he doesn't know it...and yes in all honesty Mundo should have won!

I've been rewatching old seasons on line - I remember how angry I was about this season - Tim is 100% right. Crack is the only possible answer. Also, I have to say this entire season produced some of the worst 'fashion' I've seen on the show. It was like everyone took a time machine back to the worst days of 70's fashion and cut the backs out - ugh.

Honestly the top 3 should have been Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, and Andy south

In an interview, TG stated how furious he was with Weinstien's submarining the contestants when he learned the desginers' projected became Weinstien's property. The desinger's basically became contractedd to make designs for them and given next to nothing in return - revenue sharing, royalties, using their own label. It was also difficult for them to buyout their contract. Tim on numerous times was given the shell game when he advocated for them. He stated the only reason why he kept on was to keep the designers from being abused. I guess Weinstien couch was also a wardrobe.

I love Tim!!!!

we love u so much tim. huge heart and brilliant fella.

Mondo deserved to win but I sort of feel bad for Gretchen - it must be hard to deal with all the disgruntled fans who were mad with the outcome. Like imagine you won and then saw Tim say all this stuff about you. She was a good designer too and ultimately it was the judge’s decision. Mondo is a god though, I’m glad he has been able to launch a career!

I've rarely agreed with the judges, that season least of all. LOVE Tim Gunn!! This just proves what an upstanding person he is.

I often disagree with Nina and Michael, I feel like Mugatu from Zoolander when they're speaking. "Am I on crazy pills?!"

LOVE LISTENING TO MR. GUNN TALK.... CLASSIC...

Love Tim Dunn!! He was & is Project Runway!! Miss him lots!!

Tim Gunn is a very smart, cool, & nice person.

Great tutorial, thanks for posting! I've been enjoying rip tips from BBQ joints for years so this week, for the July 4 holiday, i picked up a box of rib tips and, when I opened them up, I didn't see what I thought I'd see. Turns out, after watching this video, they were the full strips trimmed form the spare ribs. I managed to do some intuitive yet not artful cutring and they were delicious, but it's nice learning the full anatomy.

gosh I love him morrrrrrrrrre

I stopped watching the show because Mondo lost

I agree wholeheartedly!!!!!!!! Gretchen should never have won.

I always knew this and I'm so glad Tim is coming out. The favoritism was so blatant it was disgusted. I'm so glad to hear Tim's sensible words. Gretchen was a bully and her collection was weAK

Mondo's loss was the reason Project Runway All Stars was born

Gretchen's clothes are something I can get in any boho boutique. Mondo is Mondo.

Kudos to Tim for saying what he really thinks.

Love this man.

Ok this is refreshing for me to see. Gretchen should not have won that season at all!!!! Her attitude has nothing to do with it for me, her clothes were the problem. She did not present a winning collection at all. Her clothes were tacky and cheap looking. Mondo clearly should have won that one. That is just my opinion on the matter and I could care less if anyone disagrees with me or not. The good thing is it freed Mondo up for "Project Runway Allstars" and he finally got his much deserved win

in the show (After editing) it looked like Kors wanted mondo to win

Ahh, what a relief. So, it wasn’t just me. I TOO felt Mondo should have won that season. Gretchen was a pain in the A-hole the entire season. Mondo’s clothes were more fashion forward and creative. He was far more talented than Gretchen, IMO.

"I sit behind the crew, the camera crew...in the LITERAL AND METAPHORICAL DARK." "Come on, Heidi, you're not really smoking crack...OR ARE YOU?!"

So true! I was floored when Gretchen won. She should have been eliminated in the first 4 weeks.

Love Tim Gunn. Saw Joe Vecherelli in a class and he shared a sleeve pattern from Mr. Gunn and I am studying it so I can learn how to construct a sleeve. I consider it a treasure.

I just love this guy! He is so honest and passionate about what he feels and is such a blessing to the contestants on the show. Almost EVERY critique he gives is spot on.

Im glad to hear that...I...am...not...crazy! I screamed at the tv when they said Gretchen won that season. I'd thought for sure that Mondo had it in the bag. I couldn't believe Gretchen made it through the first few rounds, let alone winning it all. 🤮

The man's wit is spot on. Thank you for putting a smile on my face every time I see this Mr. Gunn.

Gretchen made a collection of dirty diaper pants and grandpa sweaters, which might be Amazing for the Hipster/Millennials of today, but at the time they were pretty bad. I remember Heidi really wanting Mondo to win and Nina hating that Mondo had these clowns on some of his clothes. So, Gretchen won, we all pretty much hated it and he went on to win a shot load of money on All Stars season 1. Plus he's on a lot to seems. Honestly I couldn't even point out Gretchen. No offense to her though!! She just had a not awesome IMO collection. Oh well. This video rocked!!!

this was the mean girl season, Gretchens did not deserve to win, Mondo did and the way Ivy and Gretchen treated Michael C. was awful they were acting like bullys

My favorite part is how Nina goes about 'loving' Mondo's work and then goes about the finals saying it's 'all color' or some junk. Nina pretty much went on the record in Season 9 Episode 4 with that challenge that she doesn't want colors or prints. Here's a similar scenario; in Season 12 Alexandria has the near same style of brown and black crap as Gretchen while Dom has colors and prints (I think) as Mondo. What's the difference here; Gretchen was able to win because Nina had Michael K in cahoots but Alexandria isn't as lucky because Nina doesn't have Kors anymore, we fortunately have Zac Posen who wasn't about to let any of that muddy garbage win again.

Love this! Gretchen was good at the start but after that she was only memorable because of her ego, her meaness and her fakeness! Mondo was the clear winner!

Not a fan of the show, just a fan of Tim as a person because I saw him talk about some difficulties on the 'kids' version of the show and how he handled it. He had every right to walk and stayed **only** because of the kids' experience. Ever since I've been impressed with him as a human and I'll happily listen to whatever he's got to say.

That man spilt some T!

I love the relationship between Heidi and Tim. I wish there was another designer show with them. Making the Cut must not be doing well. I've only seen two or three episodes and I'm not sure they're being renewed. Sad.

Well, I enjoyed this upload!

I love you,Tim Gunn!

everyone loves Tim Gunn

Mr. Gunn is such a lovely gentleman with integrity and, of course, impeccable taste.

Love Tim Gunn!!! This video kinda proves that the "establishment" of fashion really does not look into real designers. Its more of like who can we bring in the "establishment."

Gretchen took that money and bailed...Who knew???

What a super kind chap

I LOVE HIM

This gave me so much life! I love Tim so freaking much. I'm currently watching season 8 and ughhhhhh those judges were seriously on crack :/

"Can I go online and see it?" He's so sweet

I love Mondo, not just as a designer, but also as a made-to-order burrito. IYKYK

I thought Mondo had won before rewatching this season on hulu. Ugh!!! I was so upset again!!

Love me some Tim Gunn!!!

I remember watching that season and seeing the total 360 in the editing done around Gretchen in the finale episodes to make her seem more sympathetic and likeable. Even the editors thought Mondo was going to win 😂😂😂

Just a tidbit of his life but i have only a few interactions with Tim and they've been very kind and modest. U can tell a lot even from just a 5 minute phone call.

He is a riot

hahahha this guy is hilarious XD!!

I've seen a lot of reality shows and I hate most of them. But some have that little something excellent. And I have to say, Tim absolutely brings that in a way that nobody else does. He's so predictably phenomenal, and it blows my mind how good he is at 1) providing great critique. 2) managing personalities. And 3) Centering everyone else but himself. He's just perfect. I really think he could do this for any reality competition show, even ones which don't relate to his expertise

Gretchen was one of my least favorite winners, along with Anya.

I could listen to him for ever! :)

Agreed. All season long, Gretchen’s designs looked like the Anthropologie catalog🙄

I just adore Tim and his integrity!

Tim Gunn is a national treasure....he's absolutely lovely in every way....

The winner of season 8 has never sat well with me.

Oh man, I love Tim Gunn and I completely agree with everything he said. I was so upset when Gretchen won over Mondo but I have to say, now that he is the winner of the All Stars season, I can finally let go of that. I'm so happy that he finally got the win and recognition he has always deserved. Congratulations to an amazing designer!

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