Project Runway’s Tim Gunn hasn’t been on a date in 26 years! While the openly gay Gunn swears he isn’t in the market for a new BF — sticking to the “I’m very happy being alone” mantra of many singles — Heidi Klum’s fashion-forward sidekick does confess that there’s one “silver fox” he wouldn’t mind breaking his relationship drought for — broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper!

Tim recently revealed that he has a “celebrity crush” on the host of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° — who has always been cryptic when it comes to addressing questions regarding his sexuality. Although the potential couple has yet to enjoy a first date, Tim admits the two are friends, who e-mail one another often.

“He’s fabulous,” Tim squeals. “I love his brain, looks, and style,” the fashionisto added with a smile. “We’ve actually been trying to have lunch for a year and a half,” he explains. “Both of us are so busy that we haven’t been successful doing it, but we exchange e-mails.”