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" Yes, it's called 'Queer Eye' and there are five gay men on it, but we're also tackling real issues. The conversations we have on our show would be just as valid if they swapped us out with straight guys. What we do is important, not just because we're a niche gay show. "

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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. "

Tan France

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" I love a wild animal print. Not just a leopard print - I'm talking about a tiger or zebra print, too. "

" If you have items in your closet that you haven't worn in a year, then you're never going to wear them. "

" I think Disney plays a really important part in fashion. "

" From my vertical, people, especially men, don't realize what clothes can do for their self-esteem, the way they see themselves, their confidence. "

" Every man - and every woman, too - needs a white sneaker. "

" I'm so sick of straight men in boardshorts. It couldn't be more unattractive. "

Tan France

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" I was terrified of being on camera. I was worried that whatever I would say, people would assume I'm speaking for every Muslim, every Pakistani, or every Middle Eastern person. That's a lot of pressure. But it also got me excited about what could be done, because I am a representative for people who are underrepresented. "

Tan France

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" I owned a few ladies' apparel brands, and one of my business partners is a very popular blogger in the U.S. "

" My statement pieces change regularly. "

" My accent is very confused. "

" I live in Salt Lake City, and I don't have a lot of gay friends. "

" When somebody says something stupid to me, I usually alleviate it with laughter and humour. I make light of it to educate people on why it's inappropriate. "

" I believe that our show is hopefully a beacon of hope for certain people who think that they have been forgotten, that they don't have the support or representation. We're there for them and also to remind people that even though we are so divided, just a very open conversation can bridge that divide. "

" I think that we in the West expect people to adapt to our culture very, very quickly when they come to our country. But when we go over to someone else's, I don't think we are willing to meet them halfway like we expect them to meet us. I think having cultural sensitivity is a lot more important than we realize. "

" I love a boot. It's an easy transition for all surroundings - not too casual, not too formal. You look like you're off to your engagement photos, even if you're going down to a pub with your friends afterward. "

" Just because the office is casual doesn't mean you shouldn't make an effort. "

" As a gay man, there are certain places that I avoid. When I go to China, I lie and pretend I'm not married, which is really sad - I leave my ring at home. But I'm not willing to risk my safety in a country that could cause me no end of problems or where it's illegal to be gay. I'm very aware of the places I can travel to safely and where I cannot. "

" If I think something is heinous, but the person feels amazing in it, who am I to critique it? If they think that those bell-bottom, cropped, shredded jeans look good, then good for them! "

" I worked as a receptionist in England for a couple of years whilst I was building up my business. I decided to take a massive pay cut from my full-time job and work as a receptionist so I could make my own business work. "

" When I see a shoe, I deconstruct it in my head. It comes from spending childhood summers around my grandad's denim factory in Bury, watching the machinists turn fabric into clothes. "

" 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. "

" I love to wear shades when I'm out and about. "

" Style is dressing the way that you feel confident and what is appropriate for you, your age, your body type. "

" Being 'out and proud' can feel like a real luxury of Western culture, where people are often white and see existing white gay people in their culture. That's a kind of privilege people don't know they possess. "

" 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?' "

Tan France

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" I start with my shoes - I usually pack two pairs if I'm going away for four or five days, and I'll wear another one. "

" A lot of men and women don't like to prioritize fashion. "

Tan France

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" Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be. "

" As a kid, we got a lot of American shows - usually a New York or L.A.-based show full of glitz and glamour - and I assumed that that was what life was like in the U.S. So, when I was 17, I decided to go to America. "