LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht James Aguiar on Why Failure is Success, What Your Personal Style Says About You, and If You Don't Have Something, Make it
Jun 14, 2020
James Aguiar, a tastemaker with 25 years of experience, shares life lessons and career advice. They discuss creating opportunities, staying motivated, the importance of personal style in the fashion industry, and the power of mentorship. They also reminisce about the heyday of fashion and share stories of outrageous photo shoots. James emphasizes the desire to leave a mark through inspiring work.
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Fashion Means What You Make
- Fashion is democratic and includes everything from designer labels to DIY creations.
- Style is about how you make it and what it means to you, not just runway looks.
Humble NYC Nightclub Beginnings
- James Aguiar started his career sweeping cigarette butts at the NYC nightclub Palladium.
- Seeing Andy Warhol with Keith Haring made him realize there was more to his future in fashion.
Dress For Current Role
- Dress professionally and appropriately for your current job environment.
- Avoid dressing for a future role, focus on where you are and what you do now.