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" I am sending a memo to every man in the world: just because you make an effort with your wardrobe doesn't make you a wuss. "
Tan France
You
World
Man
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" I've been to New York many times, and I've always noticed that there aren't that many French tucks around. "
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" Jeans can make or break a look, and if it's not a good-fitting pair, if they don't flatter your body, it doesn't matter what else you've got on - it's not going to look good. "
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" We have the luxury in the West of being able to say, 'Yeah, absolutely, we're progressive, we've moved forward with the gay community.' We haven't in a lot of other countries. My people from Pakistan - I know we haven't moved forward. "
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" Gay men can sometimes feel ashamed or chastised when the messaging is 'Be out and proud!' or 'Just come out.' It's not that easy. It certainly wasn't for me. "
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" My statement pieces change regularly. "
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" As a stylist, my goal is to help people be the best version of themselves. "
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" I've never dreamt of being on TV; I had never tried to be in the entertainment business at all. "
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" I think being fashion forward is stepping out of your comfort zone with just even a single piece - an accessory, footwear, a dress - something that shows your style but is just a bit outside of your comfort zone. "
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" I thought I wanted to be a machinist. I thought that was the most glamorous job in the world. "
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Most
" I was always fascinated by clothes, and I think I've had clothing in my blood for as long as I can remember. "
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" A stereotype is that all gay men know everything there is to know about the LGBTQ community. We don't. "
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" I was a very private person. I never had an open social media account. So, for me to walk down the street and have people say, 'Hey, Tan!' I turn around thinking, 'Do I know you?' "
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" For me, I don't go, 'Let me walk into this person's home. I don't care who they are, I'm going to put them in a Dolce & Gabbana suit, and I really want them to have a pink shirt.' "
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" If you can't take care of yourself, how the heck are you going to take care of everyone around you? "
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" If you have items in your closet that you haven't worn in a year, then you're never going to wear them. "
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" I have to battle so many issues, and the biggest is racism. "
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