Heidi Klum shares the things that she likes about Tim Gunn

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn Runway project the days may be over, but their friendship stands the test of time.

On Friday, the two men announced that they would leave the series of styling contests after 16 seasons and will soon develop a reality TV series with Amazon Prime Video.

"I am so grateful for all the incredible experiences and people that my career has introduced into my life. People ask me if I live my dream, but I could not even imagine this way 25 years ago, "says Klum, 45, exclusively at PEOPLE.

"I entered this world by taking part in a modeling contest on a whim! When I think back to all that I have to do, whether on the cover or in collaboration with the best photographers in the world, I sing and dance in front of an arena where I judge on television to discover talented people. everything is amazing! Adds the model and mother of four. "I'm grateful to everyone, including my incredible fans, who joined me on this crazy and fun trip. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

In a statement to PEOPLE, the man from Klum America has talent The judge, Simon Cowell, praised her for this new initiative, saying, "Heidi is one of the most crafty and hardworking people I've worked with. She always looks ahead and has a fantastic relationship with her fans. I am delighted that she has this new contract. And it's a very nice person!

To celebrate their many years as colleagues and friends – and winners of the Emmy Awards! – Klum shared the first five things she likes about Gunn, 65, with PEOPLE.

1. Tim really cares and deeply about the designers that he frames.

He is always looking for them and makes every effort to succeed. That said, he certainly has had some designers over the years who have tried his patience!

2. Tim is a real New Yorker.

He takes the subway or walks everywhere. Even if the show offered him a car service, he would never take it!

3. Tim is a walking dictionary.

He is incredibly well read and has the most eloquent vocabulary of anyone I have ever met. We learn each week five new words from Tim!

4. Tim and I are a little weird – we could not be more different.

Tim is always dressed flawlessly and dressed in a suit. I am a little more risk taker. Butwe both share the same passion for fashion.

5. Tim and I have a new show in preparation.

It will be fashion and design in a modern and modern way. I can not wait to let people know sooner!

BONUS: Tim also makes and makes the world better.

He has a huge and generous heart. He did an amazing job with the Trevor project for LGBTQ youth. He also delivered meals with me to God's customers, we love to deliver, who are too sick to cook themselves.

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The new series of the pair "will be a new take in the space of reality and will appeal to a world audience entertained by the competition, the narration and the authenticity. In addition, Amazon Fashion will create a shopping experience for viewers, "according to a press release released Friday by the streaming giant.

"I am grateful to Runway project to have put on the track, I have never, in my wildest dreams, thought that my career would take me! I am very proud to have participated in the groundbreaking process that introduced talented young designers like never before, "Gunn said in his release. "More importantly, I am indebted to our incredible fans, they are the heart and soul of what we do, and continue to inspire us to raise the bar in this area. I am very happy that they see what will come next as I partner with Amazon and Heidi Klum for our next big fashion adventure.