Beloved
Project Runway mentor
Tim Gunn can be a paternal figure -- sympathetic and supportive in the workroom. But that doesn't mean he holds his tongue if he doesn't love a designer's work. On Thursday's
season 7 premiere, eccentric designer
Ping Wu had many scratching their heads as she draped her garment on herself, failed to use the dress form and picked some wild fabrics. Though some, especially her competitors, feared she may be going home, guest judge
Nicole Richie loved her work so much that Wu landed in the top at the runway show.
After celebrating the temporary naming of
Project Runway Avenue in New York City’s Fashion District on Wednesday, Gunn stopped by PEOPLE for an exclusive chat. Hear what he has to say about Ping's work -- and why she made it through to another round.
Tell us: What did you think of Ping's look?
