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She’s best-known in some circles for taking off her shirt — and if you don’t know what we mean, you need to read her book, My One-night Stand With Cancer. But Tania Katan knows how to get dressed, too.
What are you wearing right now?
Blue blazer, red pants, red sneakers, celadon watch, Wonder Woman t-shirt. I guess I look like a queer super hero. I’m pretty sure I can fly in this outfit, or at the very least make people tell the truth.
What is the last item of clothing you bought?
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A watch.
What is the item of clothing you most covet at the moment?
My watch.
Give us a childhood memory of you and clothes.
The year I turned 12 I took all of the money I had saved doing, well, I don’t think I did anything, except for pry open my mother’s unattended purse, and took a bus to Scottsdale Fashion Square, marched right into Diamond’s, and bought the coolest pair of light brown corduroy Ralph Lauren pants.
Name five items every woman/man should have in his/her closet.
Codpiece, watch, 15 sweater vests, salt-stained baseball cap, codpiece.
Name an item of clothing that’s best when it’s vintage.
Codpiece.
Name an item of clothing you should NEVER buy used.
Codpiece
What is your one piece of fashion advice for Phoenix?
Take your shirt off it’s hot!