Pulse HIS STYLE
SHOWING COUTURE Aaron Carter’s unique background influences his fashion outlook
BY BRITTANY MARONEY / PHOTO BY MARK MORGAN
Personal style is a pillar of most professions, but no more so than for realtors. Aaron Carter takes this to heart. Influenced by his time growing up in Honolulu and later New York City, one of his trademarks is his fashion-forward take on smart couture and a preference for the perfect fit. “Style is born from grooming, confidence, attitude and scent,” Carter says. “All of these aspects are considered in my effort to portray and embody professionalism.” In addition to his eclectic East Coast and West Coast influences, his personal style has also been shaped by his time as a professional off-Broadway dancer. When he went for auditions in New York, his agents insisted that he dress the part if he wanted the part. Years later, he still takes that advice to heart, blending his Aloha spirit, New York tenacity, and corporate experience. “I approach personal style the same as I do my listings,” he says “They are all unique and deserve to be styled and represented, accordingly.”
How does your job as a realtor affect how you dress? I’ll dress sharp enough to land a high-priced listing yet wear the same outfit to meet a first-time homebuyer looking at small condo. A client at any price point should receive excellence in real estate. To achieve this balance, I practice what I preach and buy pieces at all price points. What accessories are you most known for? Colorful socks to remember my father and bring his spirit into my day-to-day. His largerthan-life and very bold personality helped me remember that I can do anything I put heart and mind to. What has been one of your favorite shopping experiences? I was recently in Rome and if money was no object, I’d shop at Rinascente on the 2nd and 3rd floor for that bon vivant lifestyle! It’s impressive to see so many quality men’s fashion brands in one place.
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