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Talking Queer Eye with
a gay guy Carson Kressley: Um, definitely Sharon Stone when she wore her husband’s white shirt and a Balenciaga skirt to the Oscars. I love Ali MacGraw and George Clooney. And of course, Victoria Beckham, she has it all. MM: Isn’t Victoria wonderful? CK: How could you not love her? She looks amazing, she’s rich and she’s married to David Beckham. Hello, I think she’s a glamorous biatch, has great taste and takes risks. MM: What was your favorite episode of Queer Eye? CK: It really depended on the guy we’d make over. Definitely the cop from Staten Island was my fave because he was so freaked out about all the gay guys in his house. It was like there was intimidation on both sides with us being gay and him being straight. It took some time for us to get to know him and for him to get to know us but eventually we realized we are not that much different. Really, Queer Eye was groundbreaking. MM: How so? CK: Well people’s moms and dads become fans of the show and we saw we were literally the first gay people some Americans ever saw. Through the show some parents realized it is okay to be gay. Queer Eye really did change a lot of people’s opinions about gay men. MM: Do you follow your own style advice? CK: I think I do. But there are times when I look like a hot mess. I hate where there are fashion rules because fashion should be about freedom of expression. MM: What is one fashion rule gay men break all the time, like say glitter or sequins? CK: I think gay men should wear sequins! Be yourself and don’t be afraid to wear something if you love it. MM: But Carson, Phillip Bloch told fab readers that sequins on men is a no-no. CK: Don’t worry about her, I’ll deal with that. I think sequins on men are just fabulous. MM: What one piece of advice do you have for fab readers on dressing well for Toronto Pride? CK: Mix it up. Develop your own style but keep it appropriate. Know your accessories and invest in a pair of great shoes, a great watch and the confidence to pull it off. There is great liberation in coming out and looking great. MM: Would you wear a Canadian designer? CK: Of course I have lots of cool stuff from Roots but I’ve never been approached by any Toronto designers. On that note though, I think Project Runway Canada is good for Canada and helps keep their designers here. MM: With Pride around the corner, can you provide any advice to gay men struggling to have a healthy body image? CK: People have to remember models and porn stars are airbrushed to death. Gay men need to be accepting of the fact that gay people come in all shapes and sizes. Info: carsonkressley.com
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