By Gerald Tan
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
"WHY DON'T YOU..."
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
By Bryan Boy. Photo: Getty
ALWAYS BE POLITE, GRACIOUS AND PROFESSIONAL
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
The intern from 5 years ago could be a brand executive by now. Fashion is like any business- loyalty and relationships are everything. It takes years to develop, cultivate and nurture them. Photo: Getty
HAVE A STRONG POINT OF VIEW
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
Never shy away from speaking or communicating with conviction. Your voice is what will bring you places. Photo: Getty
USE COLOUR AS A FORM OF ARMOUR
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
I like to wear the loudest and brashest colours when I feel vulnerable - think gold, silver and metallics! But when I feel secure and happy, I wear calming and serene beige. Photo: Getty
LOVE WHAT YOU DO
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
Longevity is inevitable if you truly enjoy your work. Sure, the platforms may have changed over time, but my desire to tell stories, through words, images or videos, remains. Photo: Getty
TAKE CRITICISM IN YOUR STRIDE
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
Never let anyone or anything hold you back. Opinions are like butts. Everyone has one, and most of the time, they stink! Don't spend time changing how people perceive you. Dedicate that time to those who embrace you with open arms.Photo: Getty
SHOP UP A STORM
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Bryan Boy Rewrites The Rules To Survive The Fashion Jungle
The best way to pay homage to a designer is to buy their creations. As Jason Wu once told me: "Its the most flattering compliment to a designer!" Photo: Getty