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Chapter 214 Ten Years Old, One Million US Dollars a Year [5K Long Chapter]

In the car.

Lin Qingsong looked at Tian Xiwei, who was completely bewildered, and shook his head slightly: "It's normal that you don't understand it. This show wasn't meant for us to understand."

"Vivian, why are the clothes on the runway different from the clothes I usually see?" Tian Xiwei asked Vivian, who had already joined them.

Lin Qingsong also turned his gaze to Vivian beside him.

He had asked his designer friend this question before and received an answer.

But he also wanted to hear Vivian, the luxury brand designer, for her explanation.

After all, the clothes on the runway are indeed a bit hard to understand.

It's really an exaggeration.

The one in New York was relatively restrained; he had previously watched some videos of Milan Fashion Week runway shows.

Tsk tsk.

That's even more outrageous than what's right in front of us.

Burlap sacks and plastic bags are both lightweight.
Some designers even designed clothes that covered the models' eyes, so it's impossible to know how those models walked.

I guess they just followed their memories to get around there.

Upon hearing their questions, Vivian chuckled and said, "Actually, to answer this question, we need to understand the characteristics of each of the four major fashion weeks."

“I do know that,” Tian Xiwei said excitedly. “I did some research beforehand. New York Fashion Week is natural, London Fashion Week is avant-garde, Paris Fashion Week is luxurious, and Milan Fashion Week is novel.”

After learning that Lin Qingsong was going to take her to Fashion Week, she did some research.

Upon hearing this, Vivian couldn't help but smile and nod.

"Tian Tian is right. In fact, you can see the design style that each fashion week tends to favor from the characteristics."

"Under normal circumstances, Paris Fashion Week should be the most accessible and enjoyable for the general public."

"The designs from London and Milan are the most talked about, but also the strangest in the eyes of the public."

Tian Xiwei nodded slightly: "So, New York Fashion Week isn't particularly strange?"

"Haha, Tiantian, you must have watched shows from emerging brands this morning. Normally, the newer the brand, the more flamboyant the designs will be to attract attention at fashion week."

Hearing Vivian say this, Lin Qingsong suddenly realized and said, "After all, the first fashion show is the most important for a new brand to become popular. They must use all kinds of flamboyant designs to grab everyone's attention in order to achieve the marketing effect."

“That’s right.” Vivian nodded: “It’s not just niche brands that do this; even big brands like ours will release a few flamboyant designs during our runway shows to attract attention.”

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Of course, as you can see, not all the runway pieces are so flamboyant. Besides, these flamboyant clothes are not only meant to attract attention for the brand, but they also represent our designers' exploration of the boundaries of beauty."

"Exploring the boundaries of beauty?" Tian Xiwei couldn't help but scratch her head and say, "Vivian, but some designs are no longer beautiful, or even abstract, but ugly."

In the end, she couldn't suppress her ugliness.

Vivian didn't seem to mind at all; on the contrary, she said quite casually:

"This is normal. After all, if an industry wants to develop, simply repeating what it has done before will only keep it at the level of quantity. Only by constantly creating can it bring about qualitative changes."

"Clothes that the general public likes are a kind of normal design, while runway clothes are a kind of artistic design exploration for us designers."

"In the apparel industry, designs that emphasize practicality are called ready-to-wear designs, while designs that emphasize artistry are called art designs."

"In the process of breaking away from conventional thinking and innovating, some strange or even ugly designs will inevitably emerge."

"However, this contains the designer's exploration of beauty."

"Only by breaking the norm of beauty, the old beauty, and the repetitive beauty can new beauty be created."

"Don't treat the clothes on the runway as just clothes, but as works of art. They convey the designer's exploration of beauty and their philosophy of beauty."

"At the same time, fashion week should be avant-garde and experimental."

"Its core function is actually to showcase the designer's creativity and artistic concepts, rather than to provide everyday outfit ideas."

"The designer explores the boundaries of beauty through a variety of flamboyant cuts, uncommon materials, or groundbreaking structures such as cutouts and feather decorations."

"The commercial clothing we commonly see is transformed by simplifying various elements from the runway clothing."

Lin Qingsong nodded thoughtfully.

"So fashion week is about conveying conceptual things, and it's more about showcasing the design details, material usage, and color matching in the clothes. These things will eventually be simplified into haute couture and then brought to life as branded clothing."

"So, what suits our general aesthetic best isn't these fashion weeks, but rather the ready-to-wear shows and order fairs of major brands?"

"Haha, Lin, it's not really like that. After all, it's good to watch the fun." Vivian said without any artist's arrogance, but rather with great nonchalance, "Don't you think those designs sometimes look pretty funny?"

Tian Xiwei nodded in sudden realization, then blinked her big eyes, "Vivian, can I post these on Weibo?"

She realized that this topic was really suitable to be posted.

Most people, like her, probably don't understand why the designs at Fashion Week are so bizarre.

If only I could explain it a little bit myself.

Tsk tsk.

Wouldn't that immediately elevate one's social standing?

Other celebrities who try to ride the wave of popularity just keep taking photos and taking more photos.

He's either taking a photo with that celebrity or with this celebrity.

But when someone tries to ride the wave of popularity, it's not just any ordinary attempt.

That reflects their own thinking, their thoughts on the fashion industry!
“Of course,” Vivian said nonchalantly. “This can also be considered a form of popular science. If it can attract more people to pay attention to Fashion Week, that would be great.”

During a chat.

The group traveled together to another show venue.

"Lin, Tiantian, this fashion show should be even more eye-opening for you." When they arrived, Vivian looked at them with a mischievous expression.

"A transgender clothing company???"

Looking at the brand name in front of him, Lin Qingsong read it out word by word, and couldn't help but say to Vivian, "No way, there are clothing brands like this?"

"Actually, I didn't want to come either, but the company assigned me this task, so I had to do it right."

Vivian shrugged. Although she was part of the fashion industry, she really didn't understand the prevailing trend of political correctness.

But if you don't understand it, so be it. The fashion world changes all the time anyway, so just deal with it as it comes.

If she came alone, she would definitely be interviewed all over the place. Now that she has Lin Qingsong and the others with her, it's like she has a shield.

Just say you're accompanying a friend, and if there's a real need for an interview, let Eva handle it.

This way, Eva could gain some fame in the international fashion circle without having to say anything too insincere.

"Alright." Lin Qingsong looked at Eva beside him and said, "If there's an interview later, Eva, it's up to you."

"OK."

Eva nodded calmly.

As a philosophy graduate, I can easily handle this little thing.

Ten minutes later, on the runway of a transgender clothing company that had been established for less than a year.

A girl (or boy) who is only ten years old walks the runway in a white coat with a cold expression.

offstage.

Lin Qingsong was completely bewildered.

Why are there even kids walking the runway?

and many more.

Aren't all the models in this fashion show some rather jarring transgender models?
Could this child also be...?
"Old Lin, what's going on???" Tian Xiwei was also dumbfounded.

Vivian frowned and looked for a while, then chatted with her friends in the fashion industry for a bit before saying to Lin Qingsong and the others, "Nora, a ten-year-old transgender model."

"What??? Ten years old???" Lin Qingsong was truly dumbfounded.

Is Western society really this intense now?
He has worked with child models before, including models as young as ten or even younger.

Even among transgender models, he had heard of several in Shanghai.

But isn't it a bit exaggerated to have a ten-year-old transgender child model?

“Yes, my friends say that someone has already considered inviting this child model to walk the runway in Paris.” Vivian added in a strange tone, “If this trend continues, Nora could earn at least several million dollars in the modeling industry next year.”

Looking at the ten-year-old child in front of me.

Lin Qingsong, Tian Xiwei, and even Eva standing to the side had nothing to say.

The world is changing way too fast.

exactly.

Isn't the Western world going a bit too far?

Is this the right thing to do?

"In any case, this brand has achieved the attention they wanted."

Lin Qingsong overheard two sentences of conversation from who knows where.

It wasn't just them discussing it; the entire venue erupted in discussion after the child model appeared.

Reporters from all the major magazines were frantically pressing their flashes.

When the fashion show ended and all the models went on stage to take their bows.

Reporters crowded around, focusing their cameras on the youngest transgender model who had sparked so much discussion. Lin Qingsong and his group, however, avoided the commotion and, finding an opportunity to leave, decisively departed.

Standing at the door.

Looking at the name of the transgender clothing company on the banner, Lin Qingsong shook his head helplessly.

"Lin, aren't you going to Club 54?" Vivian glanced at her watch and said, "There's a party there tonight, do you want to go?"

"Is this an internal gathering? Or can we bring people?" Lin Qingsong asked, glancing at Tian Xiwei beside him.

“Of course you can bring people,” Vivian said with a smile. “I know you can’t bear to leave Tiantian behind, so you definitely won’t leave her out. I have two spots here, and Lisa also has two spots. Even if you have a few more friends, you can bring them all.”

"Eva, you have rehearsals tomorrow and need to work out with the costume crew. Just show up briefly and then go back to the hotel to rest." After thinking for a moment, Lin Qingsong decided to take Eva along for a brief appearance.

After all, it's a place teeming with designers and big names in the fashion industry, so getting more exposure is always a good thing.

But she still won't be taking her to the evening event; her show is starting in less than 48 hours.

We have to continue rehearsals tomorrow, so we need to get enough rest.

This is her first foray into the fashion world, and she has to perform well.

“Mmm.” Eva didn’t refuse; she understood the importance of the show the day after tomorrow.

As Lin Qingsong was changing clothes at the hotel, he received a call from Qin Lan.

"Old Lin, where are you? I'll come find you tonight."

Because Tommy Hilary was also walking the runway today, Qin Lan did not meet up with Lin Qingsong.

Having just finished the event, she couldn't wait to contact Lin Qingsong.

"I'm at the hotel. Tonight," Lin Qingsong said, looking at Vivian beside him, "Vivian, are there any spots left for Lisa?"

“And another thing,” Vivian nodded, “there aren’t many people going to participate, and even if someone did, she has her own spot, so she definitely still has a spot available.”

"Should I ask her to bring someone in later?"

"sure."

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Lin Qingsong then asked Qin Lan, "Sister Lan, did you bring a dress? There's a fashion industry gathering at Club 54 tonight. Are you going?"

"Club No. 54?"

Qin Lan is, after all, a veteran in the entertainment industry.

Even if I don't know much about the American fashion industry, I've heard people brag about attending dinners hosted by Club 54 when I'm chatting with them.

To let others know the prestige of this dinner, the person even gave a brief introduction to Club No. 54.

In a word.

A high-end circle within the American fashion industry.

Ordinary people can't go there.

She couldn't help but ask, "Old Lin, are you sure it's a dinner party at Club No. 54?"

"What? You've heard of it?" Lin Qingsong asked curiously, "Are you going to participate?"

"Of course I'll participate!" Qin Lan readily agreed. "What time tonight?"

Anyone who doesn't go is a fool.

Evenings of this caliber also feature a red carpet.

Although the general public doesn't pay much attention, some people in the industry are.

In other words, if you participate, it means you've entered a certain circle.

"eight pm."

"Okay, see you at eight o'clock!"

After Qin Lan finished speaking, she excitedly began to choose her outfit for the evening.

She hadn't expected such an unexpected surprise.

"Lin, it seems that although we're missing Eva tonight, we've got a newcomer to fill the gap," Vivian teased. "And Lisa's with us too, are you sure you can handle it?"

"Of course I can do it!" Lin Qingsong nodded without hesitation, then said confidently, "I'm just worried you won't be able to handle it, since you have to prepare for the show the day after tomorrow."

"Uh," Vivian said helplessly, "Okay, that's true. From tomorrow until the day after tomorrow, I probably won't have time to spend with you."

Her show is the day after Givenchy's, so she'll be busy starting tomorrow.

"Is Sister Lan coming too!" Tian Xiwei, who was changing clothes in front of the mirror, said happily, "I haven't seen Sister Lan in so long!"

"She'll probably be with us for the next few days," Lin Qingsong said with a smile, looking at Tian Xiwei. "Also, Nannan is coming tomorrow, so things will get lively then."

Pitt had invited him to a party the day after tomorrow, and he was a little worried about leaving Tian Xiwei and Zhang Ruonan alone in the hotel.

Now that Qin Lan has arrived, he feels much more at ease.

She's a veteran in the entertainment industry, no matter what.

His experience in dealing with people and situations is definitely much better than those two young girls.

"Hehe, then the three of us can interact on Weibo," Tian Xiwei said with a grin. "I can get some of their followers again."

He is the least popular of the three.

No matter who she interacts with, she is always the one who benefits the most.

"Don't forget Eva, she's also active on Weibo now," Lin Qingsong reminded her.

The company has officially taken over Eva's Weibo account and updates it with photos of her in New York every day.

I don't expect her to become a Weibo influencer, but having a loyal fanbase is fine too.

At the same time, we need more channels to communicate with the outside world.

Also.

Using numerous models' accounts to create a social media matrix for the company is also part of his plan.

It would be best to develop a few high-profile accounts, but it doesn't matter if you can't.

Anyway, the operating costs aren't high.

Tian Xiwei responded and then pulled Eva, who had changed her clothes, over for a photo together.

This is also material for WeChat Moments, no, Weibo updates.

She has indeed been using Weibo like a personal WeChat Moments lately.

Don't tell me yet.

Such a high frequency of Weibo posts has indeed gained a lot of followers.

Although some people say that she is like dog meat, not fit for a formal banquet.

Attending a fashion week can lead to posting eight hundred updates a day.

Tian Xiwei remained calm.

He replied directly: "If you want to ride the wave of popularity, you have to post more updates, otherwise what will you do if you can't get any? You'll just be wasting your time!"

Little Humble Coffee

That's how confident we are.

Even when they're trying to ride the wave of popularity, they do it with such self-righteousness.

She even attracted many fans who liked her personality.

This simple and straightforward sentence made Zhang Ruonan, who was far away in Shanghai, extremely envious.

She wanted to say that too.

Unfortunately, that's not her personality, and her status doesn't support her saying that.

Those with higher status than her can say such things as being willful, but their fans are forgiving.

It's quite generous of those with lower status to say this; they're not worried about the fans' reaction at all, because there are practically none of them.

As for someone like her, who's neither here nor there, she really has to be extremely careful in everything she does.

eight pm.

Upper East Side.

Club No. 54.

A red carpet was laid out on the road, and many people from the fashion industry walked back and forth.

On both sides of the carpet stood many reporters with cameras hanging around their necks.

When they saw someone they recognized, they frantically pressed the shutter button.

If you see something you don't recognize, just click on it a few times perfunctorily.

A Chinese man wearing a Harper's Bazaar employee badge around his neck said idly to another colleague beside him:

"This Club No. 54 is really something. I just counted and they have almost all the blue and red blood designers."

Before anyone next to him could say anything, he suddenly froze.

"Holy crap, what are those three Chinese people over there? Hmm? That woman looks so much like Qin Lan???"

(End of this chapter)