The San Francisco Chronicle caught Gunn at the launch of the Kate Spade apparel line at Bloomingdale’s. There, they cornered him for an interview. Before getting into the specifics of what he said, it should be noted that he was “impeccably dressed in a Banana Republic suit” — turns out he wears Banana (and not a Claiborne brand) because he likes it, not because they were [once] a Project Runway sponsor.
He talks about lots of stuff, but in particular, he seems passionate about Welsh rarebit (?!) and Lindsay Lohan (about whom he’s as diplomatic as he could be):
Q: [Regarding his advice to Project Runway designers and designs with the wrong fabric...] Sort of like when a chef goes to the grocery store and is inspired by the seasonal ingredients?
A: Exactly. If you go for Welsh rarebit and there’s no cheese and no bread, recalibrate. These challenges are not a time to experiment with fabrics that are new to them or techniques that are unfamiliar. I tell them to take what they know and take it to a higher level.
Q: The French fashion house of Ungaro, owned by a Bay Area couple, hired Lindsay Lohan as its new creative muse. What did you think of her as a guest judge on the first episode of the new season?
A: She demonstrated a depth of knowledge I didn’t know she possessed. Does that mean she should be a creative director of a venerable brand? No. I’m stunned. But I do believe she was an excellent guest judge.
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