we're also talking to tim gunn. he's saying the fashion industry is supposed to apply to all shapes and sizes. >> here's a look at his message. >> this is an unconventional materials challenge. names in fashion sizing up the failures of his own industry. >> two minutes remaining. make it work. >> reporter: tim gunn writing that e designers refuse the make clothes that fit american women. calling it not just a poor business decision. but also a disgrace. with the average american woman wearing between a size 16 and 18, gunn says there is money to be made in plus-size clothing. are difficult. the project runway mentor criticizing his own show saying it has not been a leader on this issue. claiming contestants audibly groen. >> we have new clients for you. >> when asked to create looks for nonmodels. >> and tim gunn joins us live from los angeles. always good to speend time with you. a lot of people are reacting to what you had to write, what you had going to listen? are people going to listen? why are you saying this

and we're also back now with tim gunn. he's taking on the fashion industry. saying it's time to design for women of all shapes and sizes. >> amen to that. >> tim joins us from los angeles. i'm telling you, a lot of people are reacting write, what you had to say. do you think, um, are people going to listen? and why are you saying this now? >> i've been saying this for a long time. and, christian siriano and his work for leslie jones for the premier of "ghostbusters." i've been an advocate for women larger than a size 12 for many, many, many years. why doesn't this industry wake up? >> yeah. agreed. i have two questions for you, tim. were you worried you would alienate some colleagues? you call it like it is. >> first of all, welcome back. >> thank you, tim. >> and, i have to say, yes, i was very trepidatious about the ticle. i had -- um -- a lot of -- oh, tense moments thinking is this really the right thing to do? well, no, that's not correct. it is the right thing but will it create potential backla backlash? i was willing to take that on. >> good for you. s

we have tim gunn from "project runway." he's taking a stand.a disgrace, saying it's not creating clothes for real american women. he is going to join us live coming up. >> how fashionable is this? somebody outside during the commercial break -- from hawaii. isn't it gorgeous? i got lei'd. couldn't resist. couldn't resist. >> happy monday. >> happy monday, everybody. >>> we begin with patriotism and protests across the nfl. the first sunday of the football season coming on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. not stopping some players from take a knee, raising a fist during the national anthem. abc's kayna whitworth is in santa clara where the 49ers and colin kaepernick will take the field tonight. that's where it started. kayna? >> reporter: robin, good morning. the 49ers host the rams here tonight. we saw players across the league show their support for colin kaepernick's call to end racial inequality. on a solemn anniversary, we saw some teams unify in how to handle this moment. overnight, a wave of nfl members joining colin kaepernick's protests ag

we have tim gunn from "project runway." he's taking a stand. blasting designers and calling the industry a disgrace, saying it he is going to join us live coming up. >> somebody outside -- went out during the commercial break -- from hawaii. this is -- gorgeous. i got lei'd. couldn't resist. couldn't resist. >> happy monday. >> happy monday, everybody. >>> we begin with patriotism and protests across the nfl. the first sunday of the football not stopping some players from take a knee, raising a fist during the national anthem. kayna whitworth is joining us from santa clara. >> reporter: robin, good morning. the 49ers host the rams here tonight. we saw players across the league show their support for colin kaepernick's call to end racial inequality. in a we some teams unify in how to handle the moment. overnight, a wave of nfl members joining colin kaepernick's protests against racism and police brutality. coast to coast, players supporting the movement. entire team es, making the unified decision to stand, by linking arms in sal darety during t

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. >> reporter: tim gunn, fashion industry icon, has had enough. >> designers maintain women larger than a size 12 can be more challenging to dress. i think it's a lot of poppycock. >> reporter: it can be hard for larger women to find designer clothes. just ask actress and comedienne leslie jones. she tweeted that the "ghostbusters" premiere until christian soriano came to her rescue. >> why did you step in to support her if. >> i'm a fan of her, i love her, i wanted to give her a great moment. i think it's way more exciting dressing people like her that are kind of interesting and different, than dressing like a fashion "it" girl. >> reporter: soriano got his first break when at age 22 -- >> you're the winner of "project runway." that was just the beginning. eight years later, he's an established designer, selling red carpet-ready dresses for thousands of dollars. >> so we're making a really, really beautiful dress for the emmys in this. >> reporter: but it's more than haute couture. he also partners with mass market retailers like payless. >> wear a $1,000 dress with a $20 shoe, i love

. >> of course, judges heidi, nina garcia and zac posen will return with mentor tim gunn and 14 otherlly osbourne, nina dobrev. emily ratikowski. >> and who would be their dream guest judge? >> i was going to say mrs. obama before she leaves the white house. >> i know. so maybe we have mrs. obama first, and then hillary clinton maybe right after. >> "project runway" premieres tonight on lifetime. and alicia just had to get some modeling tips. >> neck up, head down. like that. exactly. then follow the eyes. when i get that eye contact. >> not up here, only on the bottom. >> i like your walk. >> okay. work that catwalk, alicia. >> coming up -- >> what surprised me was how they can always top themselves. >> we're with emmy nominee viola davis. how do they keep getting away with murder? >> this season has not stopped. >> then wendy williams uncensored. and the daytime diva has a few words for mariah and oprah. >> she said that she's lost like 27 pounds or something. but maybe 27's not enough. >> that's all coming up next. i want to ride on the bus with wendy. >>> how you doin'? >> there's

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"project runway" legend and my personal favorite, mentor tim gunn. >> i love you so much! >> we are so thrilled to have you here. >> i am so happy to be here. >> and we value your opinion so much. you come from h repertoire and you are a lawyer. >> i'll still try to be fun. >> you can't not be fun. you're savannah guthrie. >> i'm so thrilled to be here. >> i'm going to sit next to you for runway show. >> do you mind if we hold hands the whole time? >> of course not. >> reporter: i soon found out, being a judge on "project runway" is no catwalk in the park. >> i think the silhouette is really cool and you pulled it off. your confetti made me smile. model was heading out to the runway that the length was off? >> this is hard though this judging business. >> this was a really good challenge and they really did some incredible stuff. and one day i was very impressed. >> i think they really came to play. there were any bombs. maybe one. maybe one or two. >> reporter: and more importantly, at least i didn't bomb. >> this was fun! >> she was a really good judge. >> excellent. >>