Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 966 What is lost is gained in the east
Xiangyang finished his speech.

Soon.

The 2011 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week, which was already full of topics, instantly became even hotter.

You know, Xiangyang and Little John are different.

Although both of them work for Hermès, their positions, titles and influence in the entire circle are completely different.

To put it bluntly.

How can a nominal board member's words be as valuable as Xiang Yang's, which are spoken with real money?

What's more, Xiangyang directly brought the topic to the lawsuit currently being fought between the two companies.

This is more topical than Little John speaking up for Pirate Lord in front of the media yesterday. After all, even though the acquisition of Hermès and LVMH has been slow in progress due to the judicial process, it has always been the most concerned issue in the fashion industry.

In this respect, even if the Pirate Lord scolds JEW a few more times, he can't compare to it.

But Xiangyang is not stupid to say that.

The media present today all have good relations with Hermès, and what he said will not be arbitrarily misinterpreted by reporters.

And even if he said it, so what.

Even if this question were put to Axel, he would say the same thing.

Be nice to LVMH?
Why.

With the momentum and scale created by HYS and Hermès Film Investment Company in the past two years, coupled with the booming registration volume of INS and HYS Community App, the stock value of Hermès is no longer comparable to that before the suspension.

As a result, all H51 shareholders are now facing the same dilemma.

Visible but not tangible.

Who would feel comfortable with this?

"Mr. Xiang, can I take it that your speech is also an expression of dissatisfaction with the lengthy trial process?" A reporter moved the recorder in his hand towards Xiang Yang.

The subtext of his words is.
"I am just speaking objectively. There is huge potential in the market and we need to go all out to face new opportunities and challenges. But there is no doubt that the lawsuit between us and LVMH Group has distracted the group's attention and thus slowed down our development." Xiangyang glanced at the reporter with a smile.

how?

You think you are visiting Little John.

Still want to dig a hole for me.

Should I tell you that I have people on both the side of Lao Ao and Lao Sa?
Huh.
This guy Macron is actually playing two games at the same time!

Pooh!
Scumbag!

After the interview with the reporter, Xiangyang kept muttering about his new discovery.

"Xiang, let's go." Seeing Xiang Yang finish the interview with the reporter, Axel, who came out of the lounge, suggested going to the hotel's banquet hall to attend the dinner together.

Inside the banquet hall, John Jr. was accompanying the important guests who came to attend the event today, admiring several Oscars placed in the middle of the banquet hall with a beaming face.

Among them is Jacques Lang, the Minister of Culture.

Seeing Xiangyang and Axel walking in from outside the hall, Jacques Lang immediately stopped talking to Little John and extended his hand enthusiastically.

Seeing his actions, Axel immediately pulled Xiangyang to respond.

In France, the unspoken rules of some things are also laid out in the open.

Compared to Macron, who Xiangyang was very optimistic about, Axel was actually more concerned about the cultural manager in front of him who was wearing a slightly dark suit and a pink shirt.

It's not just because he has held this important position for many years, the key is that he held this position when he was in his 40s.

Age is the most sensitive factor among all professions.

Especially those who live long.

Coincidentally, Jacques Lang has both of these.

"I was just telling Jean that we will provide all the help we can for the filming of Les Miserables. I didn't expect you to come so soon." After shaking hands with Axel and Xiang Yang respectively, Jacques Lang said with a smile.

"thank you for your support."

After Axel thanked, Xiangyang also said.

In just a few words, the two sides seemed to have reached a consensus.

The main filming of "Les Miserables" will not take place in Australia, which has more tax advantages, but will be filmed in France on the basis of keeping the original style as much as possible.

"Xiang, if you have time, I can take you to visit the ancient castles left by the Hoyagoa family. I believe you will be very satisfied with them."

Thinking of the castle that Xiangyang had recently bought on the Isle of Man in the UK, Jacques Lang joked, "Maybe you will like the castle in Gulden too."

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Xiang Yang swallowed.

He had heard of Gulden and was interested but had no money.
No!

Who would buy a castle for no reason?

"Dear Mr. Lang, how about we visit this charming town together after the filming of the movie officially begins?"

"OK."

Jacques Lang laughed heartily.

Communication between smart people does not require complex discussions.

Just based on Axel's statement and Xiangyang's reply, the filming location of "Les Miserables" is basically set.

Being able to keep such a large film investment in France is no small matter, especially since the overall revenue that this film will bring to the French film industry is by no means as simple as $2 million.

Speaking of industry, Jacques Lang certainly hopes that more French film production companies can get involved.

It would even be better if there were French actors in the film.

There are many household names in Les Miserables. Jean Valjean, Cosette, Fantine, Javert, any one of them is given to a French actor, and they are all
"Xiang, why didn't I see your wife today?" Jacques Lang suddenly remembered this.

Fortunately, Liu Xixi has a Chinese face, otherwise one of the roles in this drama would definitely be occupied.

"She is preparing to attend Fashion Week." Xiang Yang said simply.

Liu Qianqian has no shortage of opportunities to be exposed.

As they were chatting, Léa Seydoux, who was accompanying Louis Seydoux and had the opportunity to attend the Hermès Oscars Media Appreciation Party today, seemed a little eager.

"We'll find an opportunity later and go over there."

Louis Seydoux whispered, and Léa Seydoux nodded slightly.

But the two people's little movements were seen by Xiangyang who was chatting and laughing with Jacques Lang.

Without giving it too much thought, Xiang Yang had a rough idea in his mind, combined with the words of the man who had tried to keep "Les Miserables" in France, so he smiled and nodded at Louis Seydoux.

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with giving Léa Seydoux the opportunity to participate in this project.

As long as EMI is willing to pay for it.

On the side, Little John, who had become invisible since Xiangyang and Axel came in, also noticed Xiangyang's little action. While Jacques Lang was communicating with Axel again, he came to Xiangyang and whispered:
"You smile at other women like this, aren't you afraid that I will tell on you?"

"Macron asked me to convey a message." Xiangyang rolled his eyes and whispered in his friend's ear, "Your father is a man of great taste." "???"

JCE has good taste, so who cares about Little John.

What a mess.

Little John rolled his eyes in response, "Your skill at changing the subject is getting rusty."

"Oh, really." Xiang Yang laughed. Anyway, he had already conveyed the message. As for Little John who was still kept in the dark, he could only say...
"You're not really planning to trade the role of Cosette for EMI, are you?" Little John, who was too lazy to argue with Xiangyang, asked directly. He had witnessed Xiangyang's decisiveness in exchanging interests.

If you talk about it in detail, there is no room for negotiation.

"What made you think it would be the role of Cosette?"

"That's nonsense. Are you going to let her play Fantine?" Little John curled his lips and looked in the direction of Léa Seydoux.

How does the French media describe Léa Seydoux, the “white, rich and beautiful” woman?

It is said that she has the innocence of a child, French elegance, and a charming style.

Gee tut.

Look at how cool this little word is.

I am still the youngest son of JCE.

No one is as good at bragging as you.

"I bet you that she might really prefer to try the role of Fantine." Xiang Yang said, and then cast his gaze on Léa Seydoux's figure to examine her.

It wasn't that kind of lustful look, just a few simple glances.

After all, the costumes and props for "Les Miserables" will be taken over by TJ, so it wouldn't be a mistake to see what size clothes are suitable for her first.

As for why he is sure that Léa Seydoux, who is of similar age to Liu Xixi, is more willing to challenge Fantine.

Needless to say.

This is the case for those who want to be a good actor and prove their acting skills.

His family member definitely thinks so too.
However, the facts were exactly the opposite of Xiangyang's judgment.

In Xiangyang's villa, Principal An, who was called from far away, had just put the books he brought on the table in the living room. He hadn't exchanged a few words with Liu Qianqian when he heard her express a different opinion.

"I think Cosette is the most complex of all the female characters."

"Oh? I'm glad you said that." Principal An raised his eyebrows, feeling very happy.

I didn't realize that my daughter, who was influenced by her son-in-law, actually shared the same opinion as him.

From a literary perspective, in Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Miserables", Cosette seems to be portrayed in thick ink and brush as a lotus flower that emerges from the mud without being stained, but in fact it is not the case.

On the contrary, the reason why Cosette is hailed as a shining pearl in "Les Miserables" is precisely because her character and the ups and downs of her fate beneath her pure appearance reveal the multifaceted nature of human nature.

Her interpretation deserves more in-depth study than that of her mother Fantine.

"Why are you so happy? Did you bring the spices you were asked to bring?" Liu Xiaoli, who was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen, asked.

After she finished speaking, Principal An suddenly didn't dare to discuss literature with Liu Qianqian anymore.

"I've brought them. They're all in the car. I'll get them right away." Principal An, who hadn't even sat down in his chair, stood up quickly and looked at Liu Qianqian reluctantly.

Although her daughter is becoming more and more outstanding, Mu Xin and Zhiyin around her are more attractive.

After a while, Principal An carried two large bags from the car into the house and placed the spices that Liu Xiaoli needed for cooking in the kitchen with a smile.

Just as he was about to catch up with his two granddaughters, he was stopped again.

"How is the chef you arranged for Yangyang and Qianqian?"

"Ah, this matter."

"President, please review the response draft that the PR department has just written."

LVMH headquarters.

Bernard Arnault's office is brightly lit.

The huge desk was filled with various organized documents.

The global high-end consumer market recovered in the 2010-2011 fiscal year, but the uncertainty brought about by the economic crisis still gave the luxury giant a "headache."

Fortunately, after surviving this cold wave, the performance of its major brands has shown strong recovery.

Even “soft luxury” products such as perfumes, jewelry, and glasses have performed better than expected in terms of revenue data due to the rising willingness to consume emotionally.

It was just that at this critical juncture of the 2011 Paris Fall/Winter Fashion Week, problems arose with Dior, one of its main brands.

Perhaps, the decision to fire Pirate Lord, which was conveyed in a meeting of several hours, seemed ruthless to outsiders, but this is what the capital market should do when faced with negative assets.

At least, that's how Bernard Arnault sees it.

"Let's put it here first. I'll take a look at it later." He was immersed in various data and did not pay too much attention to the response to Xiang Yang's speech drafted by the group's public relations department.

In his opinion, the young man was still too young.

The consumption boom after the economic crisis is driving the gradual recovery of luxury brands, with leading brands such as Hermès, Chanel and LV bearing the brunt.

Throughout last year, Hermès performed the best.

Even if you are involved in a lawsuit, it is not easy to reach a settlement.

There is no reason to get back the money you spend.

And from his position, after getting over the initial surprise and then looking back at the lawsuit between LVMH and Hermès, is it really at a disadvantage?

otherwise.

Now is the stage where major brands are adjusting their market strategies, increasing their marketing investments, and expanding in various regions around the world.

This lawsuit could prevent the Hermès Group from raising funds in the secondary market.

On the other hand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the LVMH Group.

Even if the verdict is made in the end, the secretly acquired Hermès shares need to be returned to the newly established H51 company of Hermès at the original price, but what about the timing of development?

How can I describe it more appropriately?
Bernard Arnault stopped flipping through the documents and looked at the folder that his assistant had just placed on his desk with a smile.

After taking a few glances, he nodded and said, "Tell the PR department to publish it as is."

Xiang Yang publicly criticized the LVMH Group in front of the media, and it was impossible not to respond.

There are also skills in how to respond.

At least it should not give the outside world the impression that LVMH did something wrong in the acquisition.

This is what the public relations department’s speech wants to reflect.

But in Bernard Arnault's view, Xiangyang's performance shows that the Hermès Group is a little anxious.

A few Oscar statuettes may play a certain role in promoting the brand.

But can it be as practical as the newly opened stores?
Rather than increasing investment in movies, which would cause the group's internal funds to become increasingly tight, it is better to
(End of this chapter)