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Met Stories: Tim Gunn—Dusting off the Relics

Tim Gunn sees fashion history in art at The Met.
Made for The Met’s 150th, Met Stories is an award-winning series spotlighting unexpected voices and untold stories from across the Museum.

Watch this episode of Met Stories in which Tim Gunn, educator and former-Project Runway host, describes how he sees fashion history in art at The Met and teaches his students to find relevance in the art of the past.

Made for The Met's 150th anniversary, Met Stories is an award-winning video series and year-long social media initiative that shared unexpected and compelling stories gathered from the many people who visit The Met, whether artists, teachers, curators, actors, Museum staff, designers, thought-leaders, or public figures.

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Tim Gunn
Educator and former-Project Runway host

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