James Worthington DeMolet might not yet be a household name.

But the stars that he’s worked with — Ciara, Justin Bieber and Lenny Kravitz — are.

The New York-based fashion stylist will be on Island helping out at the Local Designer Show on July 8. He’s been working with budding designer Alshante Foggo as she polishes off her latest collection and said he can’t wait to get to experience Bermuda — and sample the Rum Swizzle — for the first time.

Q: How did you end up involved in the Local Designer’s Showcase? What was your first reaction when you were asked and why did you say yes?

A: I love working with young designers. It’s an honour to participate in a community that feels so supportive and nurturing of young talent. I’m very close with [Bermudian fashion consultant] Shiona Turini, through working with her at Teen Vogue and Cosmo. When she asked me I immediately said yes.

What has the partnership with Alshante Foggo been like so far?

Alshante has her own vision of her brand, but after several collections she’s anxious to expand what she does with her line. I’ve tried to help her maintain her brand identity and distil what she does best and expand within this. For young designers it’s best to hold on to an aesthetic and work within that so that in the beginning stages of establishing a reputation and customer base people know what they can expect from you.

You’ve managed to get to a place in your career that most people only dream of. What do you think led to your success? Do you still have goals when it comes to your career, if so what?

There are always new goals. I have found that even when I’m in what I thought would be my dream job, there are still things I would change and that keeps me working on reshaping how I work and who I work with and even the structure of the job description to get it closer to my dream job. It’s never all the way there which keeps me working hard and doing good work that I’m proud of. This is what led me to where I am now: clear goals and the ability to work hard and to dream.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt along the way that you would pass on to budding designers?

Don’t try to be cute, just work hard. And don’t make it look so hard when you’re working hard.

What does fashion mean to you? Was style something that came naturally to you or did you have to work at it?

Style should come from within. For me it does. My references for my style and my styling are the same types of things I was inspired by when I was a child, but the sources where I access this inspiration has changed. I find that people with the best style have the clearest points of inspiration.

Do you have a signature go-to outfit or style that represents you?

Black trousers and a hoodie. The black trousers could be Saint Laurent jeans or a Rick Owens trouser with an attached skirt, but it’s usually this DNA.

The work of Alasdair McLellan is very inspirational to me. His character explorations, both in his editorial projects and personal work, inspires my personal style and my art.

Have you been here before? Is there anything in particular you are most excited about?

Rum Swizzle! I have never been, but I’m very excited to visit. The Bermudians who I’ve met have the most incredible energy so I can’t wait to immerse myself in their community.