I joined a T1 law firm where the partner categorically told me buy clothes of brands like Ralph, Lacoste, Vanheusen and Raymonds at the least. On my first day I was not only gawked from top to bottom but was also advised to discard my "Liberty" shoes and purchase Red tape or some fancy Italian leather brand.
I carried a copper water bottle to office due to health reasons to which my SA said that we are not living in Indus Valley civilization and that "Milton is our friend". I thought he was referring to John Milton but realised it later.
I come from a humble background so these things came as a shocker and eyeopener to me. Imo law firms should disclose these petty things during their pre placement talks at Universities a/w list of brands that entitles me to a member of this elite clan.
I too was told about similar things when I joined the firm. Spent 5 years there without doing any of that. Didn't affect my promotions or relationship with clients at all on any discernible level. Don't let the coterie get to you.
The partner once gazed at my underwear and told me buy jockey or Calvin as wearing Lux Cozi may have adverse impact on firms' business. I felt bad because I have been wearing Lux Cozi since my childhood. How can it be anyone's business to look at my business?
Maybe he was hired as Lux Cozy wanted to advertise their products in corporate circle. Eventually he got lucky when the partner and his peers noticed the brand. The guy justified the "apna luck pehanke chalo" campaign
I don't care whatever it is. Just because you have resources to buy expensive stuff doesn't mean that you will mock everyone who doesn't. India is a poor country. Go and mock everyone then
Even if it is, this kind of behavior is absolutely demeaning. How can you make fun of somebody by his clothes of particular brand or appearances. Very insensitive
Once I was sleeping with my boss, and she told me how Durex extra dotted condom is not right for firm and I should use Lelo hex condoms for better representation of firm.
I was once told, how the length of my skirt has a direct inverse relationship with the revenues of the partner. now that partner shops for me and give me dresses to wear to office.
Sorry, but I agree with the partner 100%. When you earn 1.5 lakhs a month, meet with top corporate clients, attend arbitrations at the Taj etc, you need to dress the part. You are an ambassador for the firm and part of their brand image. Don’t be so miserly!
Also, for your own good, wearing top brands will make you look smarter and give you a lot of self-confidence. My classmate from an NLU was a nerd and used to dress like a tramp in college (torn, shabby clothes). No girl looked at him. He had low self-esteem as a result. He joined a T1, splurged on top brands and bought an Audi in his second year of work. He is now dating a stunning airhostess. Absolutely true story.
You are not making the convincing argument you think you are. The EMI for the Audi would be higher than his salary. So either he is borrowing money or living off his parents, not exactly the pinnacle of achievements! As for the woman, i think he is paying her. Ask him to sell his Audi and buy an auto instead. It would be more aligned with his status of a low life law firm rando.
Dressing good doesn't mean to go for specific and iconic brands. As far as you are presentable it doesn't matter what brands you wear. You are a lawyer not an actor/model for god's sake
So, it goes like that, once a new client which my partner was poaching for some time now, but client being uninterested and busy, my partner asked me to accompany him to a club and "ease things towards" firm favour.
Ralph lauren and Lacoste, only these two brands you mentioned have got some swag, Raymond is decent, the rest is shite, and actually ralph lauren has got a different label called purple label which is much above lacoste,
I happily admit to judging people by the brands they wear. If a lawyer who earns well yet looks shabby and wears cheap watches and perfumes, I would not be impressed by that person.
That's your call and loss as a client. You may miss out on a good lawyer that way. People who have addiction to brands will also try to milk you as much as possible, since you have to pay for their addiction.
Maybe he was hired as Lux Cozy wanted to advertise their products in corporate circle. Eventually he got lucky when the partner and his peers noticed the brand. The guy justified the "apna luck pehanke chalo" campaign
I carried a copper water bottle to office due to health reasons to which my SA said that we are not living in Indus Valley civilization and that "Milton is our friend". I thought he was referring to John Milton but realised it later.
I come from a humble background so these things came as a shocker and eyeopener to me. Imo law firms should disclose these petty things during their pre placement talks at Universities a/w list of brands that entitles me to a member of this elite clan.
So sad and disgusting
now that partner shops for me and give me dresses to wear to office.
Also, for your own good, wearing top brands will make you look smarter and give you a lot of self-confidence. My classmate from an NLU was a nerd and used to dress like a tramp in college (torn, shabby clothes). No girl looked at him. He had low self-esteem as a result. He joined a T1, splurged on top brands and bought an Audi in his second year of work. He is now dating a stunning airhostess. Absolutely true story.
Poor people!
No treat for guessing what happened next
Maybe he was hired as Lux Cozy wanted to advertise their products in corporate circle. Eventually he got lucky when the partner and his peers noticed the brand. The guy justified the "apna luck pehanke chalo" campaign