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The Golden Globe Awards ceremony is about to kick off, Renly has won the nomination for the first time, and "Buried Alive" is still being expanded in an orderly manner. Andy naturally cannot miss this important opportunity to increase his popularity and awareness..

However, Renly had been busy filming "Fast and Furious 5" and went to Hawaii for vacation after the film. Not to mention choosing clothes, he didn't even have time to measure the detailed data of his body size. This is really true. Gives people a headache.

Andy made two preparations. On the one hand, he contacted the stylist who was currently on the top list, so that the situation of Melvin Blades at the last Emmy Awards could not happen again; on the other hand, he contacted major majors. Fashion brands to see if any brand is willing to sponsor Renly and provide Renly with free red carpet clothing.

this is not an easy task.

The fashion and film circles are both vanity fairs shrouded in the spotlight, and their attitudes are clear. They are really not interested in newcomers like Renly who have limited achievements..

Renly's rise has indeed been ferocious in recent times, and his two nominations for the Golden Globe Awards have made him steal the spotlight; but strictly speaking, Renly is still a newcomer who has not been in the public eye for less than a year. The nomination is not an Oscar. More importantly, the return on men’s investment in clothing sponsorship is far lower than that of women..

Of course, there were still some brands that expressed interest in Renly, but most of them were second-tier brands, as well as unknown independent brands. There was no expression from the first-tier brands, and even Burberry politely declined. Andy's question - last time Renly wore Burberry on the Emmy Awards red carpet, but obviously, for such a big brand, this has no extra point value at all..

Andy sets his sights on stylists.

Stylists are the same as agents. They can manage the clothing styling consultants of several artists at the same time. Their strong connections can also provide them with more clothing resources. The salary of a top stylist is even higher than that of an agent—— Because they can take commissions from both brands and artists.

But choosing a stylist is extremely difficult.

Those who are well-known are either arrogant, have picky tastes, and are not interested in creating new talents, or they are full of work and have no time to sign new artists; those who are slightly famous, and those who are unknown, have no strength. To get enough recognition, each stylist has his own style and characteristics. Whether he can create sparks with the artist is much more difficult than choosing a script..

It was under such circumstances that Eaton came into Andy's sight. He came to the door and recommended himself, expressing his willingness to make shapes for Renly..

Andy looked up Eaton's background information. In fact, he has been in the industry for less than a year and does not have any styling works worth mentioning. However, Eaton has a very rich resume. He was born in Savile Row and graduated from the University of the Arts London. During his studies, I have been working as a buyer for Harrods department store for nearly two years, and I have good connections in the four major fashion weeks. After switching to a stylist, I have worked with many fashion magazines, although I have not been a regular for a certain artist. Stylist, but the results have still been recognized to a certain extent..

What impressed Andy the most was Eton’s Savile Row background..

Renly's study and expertise in suits had left a deep impression on him the last time he confronted Melvin, so Andy decided to give Eaton a chance and give Renly a chance to see if they could rub off. Sparks. Compared with the Oscars, the Golden Globe Awards have a higher error tolerance rate and can be used as a test for cooperation between two people..

So, there was today's meeting. Andy rushed over to New York almost immediately, but Renly went to the supermarket slowly and leisurely, which really made Andy dumbfounded..

But Andy didn't expect that Renly and Eaton actually knew each other. This made Andy curious about Renly's financial background again..

“Did you customize Renly's look? "Matthew looked at Eaton flatly. He didn't look at it too much, but his inadvertent pickiness showed up..

Obviously, Matthew was looking at Eaton's clothing. It was fashionable, avant-garde, and unique, but it didn't quite suit Renly..

“You are still the same as before." Eaton didn't care and laughed. "We are not in the court now, sir." Eaton deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "sir"..

In fact, according to the rules, people must use the word "Your Excellency" when addressing Matthew and Renly, and this is the case for Andre - and they call Andre "Lord"; but they are all classmates of the same age, and I'm not in London's upper-class social circle, so the names are relatively approachable..

“If it is Renly, of course his style cannot be like this. Moreover, this is attending the Golden Globe red carpet, not London Fashion Week. I am a bold person, not a crazy person. When it comes to crazy, who can compete with Renly can compete with him." Eaton's voice is always brisk when speaking, revealing a sense of sunshine, which makes people can't help but smile too..

“You mean Renly? " Andy showed a confused expression. "Renly" and "crazy", these two words really don't go together..

Matthew and Eaton both glanced at Renly, but smiled and said nothing. Renly spread his hands and said, "Rumors stop with the wise." There was no unnecessary explanation, but a hint of joking, which made people laugh..

“So, what are your plans? What’s so special about the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards? "Renly looked at Eaton..

Although they were old acquaintances, they gradually lost contact after college. Both of them focused on their majors. Therefore, Renly's understanding of Eton's strength, style, and taste was very limited. Friends are friends, work is Back at work, Renly had no plans to appear on the red carpet at the Golden Globes wearing a bright red suit..

Eaton shrugged, "I'm not sure when you'll be back, so I made reservations with several brands in advance and asked them to deliver clothes to my hotel room." Eaton frowned and complained, "I just arrived in New York and it's not even yet. For a week, I didn’t even have time to find a place to stay. Although the hotel room was a bit tacky, I had to make do with it..”

“Just before I left the hotel, Alexander Wang and Tom Ford said that they would come over if they had time; Christopher is in Los Angeles now, but he will send his assistant over." Eaton spoke. The pace is very fast, and a lot of information is said in a snap..

“Wait." Andy felt like he couldn't react..

Alexander is the hottest designer in New York in the past five years, and his modern and simple design style has won praise from the market; while Tom, needless to say, single-handedly saved Gucci, and then created his own The brand named after it has firmly occupied a place among the first-line brands..

“Christopher, which Christopher? "Andy has a corresponding name in his mind, but he needs to verify it..

“Bailey. Christopher-Bailey." Eaton answered simply and clearly..

Christopher, the creative director of Burberry, took over Burberry in 1997 and brought this aging and backward century-old brand back to its peak. Not only did it have a second life, it even gradually surpassed the golden age of the last century. era, creating a heyday.

Just a week before, Burberry had politely declined Renly's proposal; but now, Eton had once again brought Burberry to Renly..

Andy was indeed a little surprised. Thinking carefully about Eaton's financial background and work history, he suddenly realized that maybe things were not that simple. To outsiders, the British aristocracy was always a smoke and mirrors, because of the huge network of people. The system is intricate and complicated, and you can get involved in it as you listen. Andy only knows that Savile Row has a close relationship with the royal family, and that it is one of the top producing places for handmade suits..

He originally thought that Eaton was still young and had only been in the fashion industry for three years, with limited qualifications. But obviously, he might have underestimated it..

Andy only knew one, but not the other. Eton's Savile Row background was important, but more important was his experience studying at Oxford Dragon Primary School and Eton College..

Someone once asked why fraternities in British universities are so important. In fact, the reason is very simple: connections..

Take British Prime Minister David Cameron as an example. He was born into an upper-middle-class family in London, England. His father was a stockbroker and his mother was the daughter of a baronet. His family Originating from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, it is a direct descendant of King William IV of England and his mistress. It has a long history in the British financial community, and many members of its ancestors work as stockbrokers or financial investments..

In college, he entered Oxford University and relied on his family's strong background to join the Bullington-Club. After graduation, the members of the fraternity were scattered in various industries and fields of society, helping each other and serving him. He laid an important foundation for his political career and later became the youngest British Prime Minister since Robert-Banks-Jenkinson in 1812..

2014The story of the 2016 movie "The Loud Nobles" was based on the Bullingdon Club..

In the UK, the so-called "brotherhood" connections don't start in college, they have already been accumulated in elementary school. Like Renly, Andre, Eton, Matthew, etc., he has less than 600 classmates around him , but now they have begun to step out of society one after another. Under the arrangement of the family, they have come to their own positions and played a greater role..

Renly left London in a unique way. If he follows the family arrangement, it will not be difficult for Renly to seek an important position in the financial field. He is also a link in the network of contacts..

“It happens to be dinner time now. How about we go to the hotel restaurant to have dinner together, have a preliminary exchange of ideas, and then start working. What do you think? "Eton looks young, but his behavior is crisp and clean. It can be seen that the polishing in the past few years is taking effect..

Andy nodded, "Of course that's the best..”

Actresses need to start preparing their evening gowns at least three months in advance. Actors can wear a slightly shorter dress, but it still takes about a month. Now that the Golden Globe Awards ceremony is only half a month away, every second counts..