Taste Meets Tech - The Tools of Stylish Disruption

Stylish Disruption, Vol. 2

There’s always a moment when new technology shows up to the party… and luxury turns up its nose.
I watched it happen in real time—first with e-commerce, then with social media. There was a sense that these platforms were too chaotic, too fast, too desperate for the polished world of taste and intention.

But eventually, the script flipped.
And now we’re seeing it again—with AI.

When I first started playing with AI tools, the results were… not exactly JSQ-worthy.
The visuals felt uncanny. The tone? A bit off. The energy? Often cringe.

For a while, I couldn’t use any of it for my high-end clients. The tech just didn’t have the taste.

But here’s the thing: it’s evolving. Fast.

And just like social media and e-commerce before it, AI is on its way to becoming a canvas. If—and only if—you approach it with discernment. With aesthetic intelligence. With style.

That’s the heart of Stylish Disruption.

✦ Social media isn’t beneath you—it’s your gallery.
Yes, it can feel loud. Tacky. Desperate. But when approached with curation, storytelling, and restraint, it becomes a platform for artistic control. Think of it less like a billboard and more like a boutique window.

✦ AI isn’t ready-made—it’s your assistant.
You have to train it. Teach it your taste. The more intentional you are with prompts and refinement, the more refined its output becomes. It’s not replacing your vision—it’s here to multiply it.

✦ Doing your own PR isn’t desperate—it’s strategic.
In a perfect world, you’d be discovered. But let’s be honest: most editors, galleries, and platforms want to see the proof before they invest in the story. You are the story—so tell it, stylishly. Put yourself in the room before you’re invited.

Stylish Disruption isn’t about using tech for tech’s sake.
It’s about elevating everything you touch with your point of view. It’s about making modern tools feel timeless—because they’re filtered through you.

The future will be automated. But style? Style will always be human.

Are you curious about implementing tech and taste?

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This is part 1 of a three-part series about the concept of Style Disruption.

Next in the series: Brand authority is the new aesthetic—how to build a personal brand with clarity, intention, and that certain something.