Carson Kressley

Carson Kressley born 11 November 1969

Carson Lee Kressley was the fashion expert on the American television programme Queer Eye, where he was one of the show's 'Fab Five' members.

Kressley was born and raised in Claussville, in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. His family raised ponies and he competed in equine events from an early age, and was a member of the US World Cup Saddle Seat equitation team.

Growing up, he attended Northwestern Lehigh High School in the Northwestern Lehigh School District. He graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in management and fine art in 1991.

He began as an independent stylist, then worked for Ralph Lauren from 1994 until 2002, working in several areas including menswear and corporate advertising. His leap into television took place in 2003 when he gained great exposure as the 'fashion savant' on Queer Eye when the show debuted on the Bravo cable television network. He remains active and visible on television as a fashion critic or commentator, and has critiqued red carpet fashions at high-profile events such as the Oscars and the Golden Globes. In 2005 he acted as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant, which aired live from Bangkok, Thailand. In 2006 he returned to the Miss Universe pageant, but as commentator, and was also commentator for the 2006 Miss USA pageant. In February 2007, he was announced as the host of makeover show, How to Look Good Naked (a US version of the British show).

Since the success of Queer Eye he has pursued various acting opportunities.

He also has moved into fashion design. In November 2006, Kressley debuted 'Perfect', his own clothing for men and women, on QVC.

He currently resides in New York City, where he is active in numerous gay-rights, animal and health-related charities.