119 custom suit
The black Audi four-door car stopped slowly. The driver quickly got out of the car and opened the door politely. Renly got out of the car and looked up at the surrounding street scene, including red brick walls, tall oak trees, and green trees. There is a quiet atmosphere in the air, without the bustle and bustle of Manhattan. There are black, silver, and gray vehicles parked on both sides of the street. They look inconspicuous, but a real connoisseur can see it at a glance. Come on, these are privately customized vehicles, which are completely different from the general models on the market..
With just one glance, Renly knew that this was the Upper East Side..
When people talk about shopping malls in New York, Fifth Avenue is undoubtedly a well-known luxury destination. Even British aristocrats are willing to fly here to snap up purchases during the discount season. However, this is only for luxury brands and Fifth Avenue. It’s just an advertising campaign launched by Avenue.
It is undeniable that Fifth Avenue is home to the world's top luxury brands. Indeed, many celebrities are willing to come here to shop. However, truly high-end private stores cannot be found on Fifth Avenue. Instead, they can be found in Greenwich There are treasures hidden in some off-street lanes of the village that ordinary people cannot find in these places. Special connections, professional business cards or introductions from knowledgeable people are the stepping stone to provide high-end services in a low-key manner away from the public eye..
Although Renly did not visit these high-end private tailoring shops after coming to New York, firstly, there was no occasion to wear it, and secondly, financial conditions did not allow it; but it does not mean that Renly knew nothing. The information about the top private tailors was in the upper class. Society is passed down by word of mouth. However, Renly didn't know that there was another one here in the Upper East Side..
Because according to normal rules, locating the store in the Upper East Side is too high-profile. It is clearly aimed at the upper class in this area, lest people don’t know that this is a store with style, taste, and prestige. Private custom shop. For the arrogant and aloof senior tailor - or for the reserved and aloof British, this is too business, too fame and fortune, and too direct..
Even if it's hidden in a private courtyard.
“This time the time is tight and there is no time to make more arrangements. However, this designer has been in the limelight in the past two years and is trustworthy." Andy explained simply, and his admiration could be heard in his short words. Andy He looked at Renly up and down. Today he was wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans again, "Let's equip the suit."！”
Behind a patch of ivy, you can vaguely see a carved iron door, and there is a bronze doorbell button next to it. You can tell at a glance that it is modeled after the design of a British high-end residential building. After pressing the doorbell, an inquiry came from the intercom at the door. , "May I ask who？”
”Andy Rogers.“
The door opened automatically immediately. Pushing open the iron door, there was a heavy wooden door inside. After entering, you can see a spacious and bright space with a large open space in the center. On the left hand side near the floor-to-ceiling window is a dark brown Directly opposite the sofa, across the open space, is a floor-to-ceiling mirror. There is a space for changing clothes next to it. At this time, the off-white curtain is completely open. You can see a dressing table placed inside, with pins, tape measures, and scissors piled up. gadgets like.
The warm-toned space design is elegant and elegant, but also reveals a strong modern flavor, which makes people suddenly feel enlightened. However, Renly doesn't like it because it is not consistent with the style of the house. It is obvious that the house is in the retro style of Victoria. The same goes for the walls and doors, but the interior is modern？
Typical American choice.
“Mr. Rogers, Mr. Hall." A tall woman walked up to her, with long blond hair draped over her shoulders, a white silk shirt paired with a black high-waisted one-line skirt, and a pair of sapphire blue pants under her feet. Pointed-toe high-heeled shoes. The neat dress is still charming, and the exquisite figure is fully exposed. The warm smile on the face is not too flattering, but remains friendly..
This is a typical model of commercial sales in the United States - blonde beauty, sexy but not too revealing clothing, so that customers can enjoy a good mood; if it is a high-end private customization in the UK, the receptionist's dress is definitely not like this, most of them are If you are a man or an older person, even if you use a young woman, they will show themselves in formal attire..
After a simple meeting, Renly already knew a lot about this store. As a person who grew up in an aristocratic education, he knew these details very well. When he turned around, he saw, as expected, the look on Andy's face. With a slight smile on his face and a relaxed expression, he was obviously very satisfied with this..
“Melvin is taking an important call on the second floor. He will be down soon. Please wait a moment." The blonde said with a smile, "Coffee or tea?？”
“Warm milk, no sugar, and two small biscuits." Renly stood aside and said politely. Although he kept complaining in his heart, Renly had gradually adapted to the style of doing things here in the United States, but he was worried about this kind of business style. Arty customs have long been familiar. He believed that Andy chose this place because of the store's reputation..
The blonde was a little surprised, obviously not expecting such an unusual request from Renly. If she remembered correctly, the person she visited today was just an unknown person who had not seen much of the world - just like the request made at this time, milk? What kind of requirement is this? He sounded like a country bumpkin from New Jersey; but the person in front of her had a complacent expression, standing there casually, with his hands relaxed at his side, and his natural ease and elegance, which made her feel a little at a loss..
“Pretending to be similar.”
The corner of the girl's mouth twitched slightly, and a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes, but she concealed it well and her emotions were not leaked. "No problem." Then she turned to look at Andy, "Coffee, please bring the sugar bowl with you. ." The girl nodded to express her understanding, "Then, please wait a moment..”
All the way to the second floor, the girl saw Melvin-Bdes with his legs crossed at the newspaper. Obviously, Melvin-Bdes was not answering the phone and had nothing important to do..
Stylists are a very special position in Hollywood. They are not designers or tailors. They have their own special insights into fashion and styling, but their professional abilities cannot be considered. Their job is very special, that is, for stars. Formulate a look - not everyone has a sense of fashion. Many celebrities may secretly be ordinary people who like monochrome vests, large plaid pants and flip-flops. Moreover, the fashion taste in the middle of the United States is even more embarrassing. This is when a stylist is needed..
Stylists are responsible for the appearance of celebrities in any public event. From hairstyle to clothing selection, from makeup to jewelry matching, they give complete suggestions. Then the celebrities step under the spotlight and accept the attention of the world. .Not just red carpets or press conferences, but also the clothes you wear in private..
The profession of stylist began to gradually move from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, which was the period when street photography began to flourish. Every star usually takes to the streets or even appears at the airport, and his clothing matching has received more and more attention, which also means that , the wardrobes of celebrities will be subject to a comprehensive 360-degree review by the public, which was unimaginable twenty years ago - this can also be said to be an important product of the Internet era..
The stylist will completely update the wardrobe of the star, about three to four times a season, and then the star will choose what to wear before going out, take photos for the stylist, and only after confirmation is obtained, will the star go out..
To give a simple example, the most famous examples in the entertainment industry are Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez）.
In the early days of Taylor's debut, she always continued to look like a little princess, sweet and lovely, but lacking in characteristics. Later, after changing stylists, she began to move towards the neat style of an urban beauty, but at the same time she was not sassy and sweet. Street photography became very popular. , and is even hailed as a fashionista; the same is true for Selena, who debuted as a Disney child star. In the first half of her career, she always focused on sweet, lively, and youthful looks. After she became an adult, she faced a bottleneck in transformation and invited professional stylists. She began to adopt the style of an urban mature woman, sexy but not charming, exuding the confidence and competence of mature women in big cities. Her career skyrocketed and she became the queen of street photography on the Internet..
It is no exaggeration to say that a top stylist can make a star change his appearance and reborn, even if it is not much more than plastic surgery. But on the contrary, a mediocre stylist can also make a star plummet and become dull. It seems that Out of sight overnight.
However, fashion trends change every year and every day, and fashion styles must also be adjusted according to each person's characteristics and style. Therefore, there is no accurate benchmark to measure the ability of a stylist. The only criterion is: what does he do? Who did you create the look for, and to what level? What is the effect？
Therefore, celebrities need to be careful when choosing their stylists, and likewise vice versa..
Melvin is 35 years old. He used to be a fashion buyer, traveling in the four major fashion weeks and fashion circles around the world. However, the competition in the buyer market is too fierce. Two years ago, he began to transform into a stylist. He took over the styling work of Emma-Roberts, Jesse-Eisenberg and others, but achieved limited results. His most famous case is Anne Hathaway (Ahaway). ) chose the red carpet evening dress to attend the 81st Academy Awards, which was well received. After that, his career began to go smoothly..
Now, Melvin has long-term cooperation agreements with many actors such as Megan Fox, Paul Rudd, Vanessa Hudgens, etc., and can be regarded as a professional in the stylist industry. He has established a firm foothold, but he still lacks a finishing touch, a stage to attract public attention, show his true talents, and truly join the ranks of top stylists..
Therefore, he is selecting, waiting, watching, and searching. He agreed to Andy's request and took over the styling of an unknown newcomer. On the one hand, it was for the sake of the Emmy Awards, and on the other hand, he was also looking for potential newcomers— —Otherwise, he would not be willing to take such a job now.
Melvin put down the newspaper and looked at the blonde, and saw the girl shaking her head in disappointment, "Looks like a country bumpkin with no potential.".”
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