Turner is a wizard, a magician, and a skilled therapist. Hire him now.
The depth and breadth of Turner's knowledge is encyclopedic. I'm talking "the history of the world in 380 volumes - written by an obscure and obsessive 19th century German scholar" encyclopedic. On "shopping day" (in-person in NYC), while trying on shirts, I suddenly felt lazy. We were assessing two shirts, identical except for their color: one navy, the other white. After trying one on, I protested that, surely, it wasn't necessary to try on the same item twice. Turns out, I was mistaken. Turner effortlessly explained that light- and dark-colored fabrics can fit differently, even if everything else about them is the same. He spoke of dye chemistry, sulfur bonds, and fabric tension. Ignorant of much though I may be, I know enough to discern when I'm in the presence of a master of their craft. I tried on the second shirt.
Before I worked with Turner, I was a style and fashion neophyte. Even the words "style" and "fashion" felt cryptic. What do they comprise? And beyond vagueries like "Paul Newman was a stylish guy," how do these concepts translate into concrete advice? Now that our work has finished, I have a solid grasp of the answers to these questions. For Turner himself, style encompasses nearly everything. So too his expertise. He advised me on all sorts of topics that I'd never have supposed had anything to do with my imagined world of runway shows and Gucci handbags. He told me what closet-organization gear I should buy; he told me what sort of hangers I ought to purchase. He presented solutions to niche grooming issues. On all these topics and more, his knowledge was granular yet comprehensive. For instance, he enlightened me as to all the nuances of hanger choice - size, shape, material, surface finish. You might think such details frivolous. But, as Turner taught me, garments stored properly look better and last longer.
Despite all he knows, Turner is the opposite of a ponderous professor. He wears his wisdom lightly. His explanations and suggestions are clear and humble: simple, yet never simplistic. He's warm, energetic, and a joy to work with.
Our work has elevated and enriched my life. Pre-Turner, my wardrobe was skeletal. Nothing fit, nor was there any harmony among my ramshackle collection of pieces. Now, when I step outside, my outfits express a coherent identity that gels with who I am, and that I'm proud to display to the world. This emergence from the shadows is immensely empowering. The first time I wore one of my new outfits, a cute neighbor - with whom I'd seldom interacted for years - spontaneously complimented me in the elevator. Hence why I call Turner a magician.
Why is he also a deft therapist? To maximize the value of our work, I decided from the start that I'd be totally open and forthright. This meant that I perforce disclosed intimate and sensitive information. To all this, Turner listened patiently, gently, and non-judgmentally. His demeanor set me at ease, and made me feel safe.
If you work with Turner, you'll get massive value for your money. He's a relentless perfectionist, who will go out of his way to furnish you with the tools you need to succeed. Midway through our work, I suddenly realized that it'd be important for me to have an outfit that'd let me serve dinner party guests without sacrificing style or exposing my chic new shirts to spurts of marinara sauce. In a matter of hours, Turner sourced a cooking apron that was both functional and elegant. Towards the end of a long shopping day, I expressed anxiety about how I'd store all my new clothes. Right away, Turner hopped on his phone to find a nearby home organization store. Forty five minutes later, I was equipped with all that I needed to make my closets pristine.
If you choose the in-person NYC shopping experience, expect that your shopping day will be tiring, likely more so than you'd anticipate. And if you're building your wardrobe from scratch, be forewarned that tailoring and alteration costs can add up quickly; budget appropriately. read more
