Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 118 Fan Xiaopang: "How much does it cost to cover you for a day?" (Seeking Zhui Ding)

Josephine Baker.

An African-American dancer and singer, Hemingway once praised her as "the most beautiful woman in the world in the past, present and future". Her performances are always known for being sexy and bold, and her dance costumes are very distinctive.Many costume sketches for her performances, magazine covers taken at that time, and performance posters are still collected by the National Library of France...

"I didn't expect that the first one today would go so poorly."

There were many black actresses who auditioned for this role. Regarding female roles, Xiangyang said helplessly that Birka's was too strict.

After all...there is a French movie queen here, and he may want more.

But there were only a few 'Black Pearls' who matched his age, so in the end he chose a young actress born in Rwanda, Sonia Roland. Miss Burundi in 1999, the ninth in the Miss World beauty pageant, is an actress who has appeared in French TV series for a long time but is not well-known in Hollywood.

"I hope the next audition will go smoothly."

Xiang Yang prayed in his heart, but probably because he was not pious enough, the effect was minimal.

When it came to the second character, Zelda (Fitzgerald’s wife), another problem arose. This short-haired, playful, and somewhat neurotic character wasted a long time.

But fortunately, Alison Pill, the last actor to audition for the role, solved this problem for them. A young actress who debuted as a child star and has experience in more than ten film shootings perfectly demonstrated the agility they wanted. .

The last role of the morning, Gertrude Stein, an American novelist, collector, poet, and playwright who has a deep connection with Hemingway, was given by Bill to Kathy Bates, an actress with rich experience. Saturn Award and 2 Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

"I didn't expect Bill to be so cautious when it comes to actresses." After a whole morning, Xiang Yang couldn't help but sigh to Damien on the way to dinner.

"Xiang, you will gradually understand some things in Hollywood." There was something in Damien's words.

Xiang Yang nodded, probably guessing something.

Thinking about it, if it weren't for Anna, Bill would have received many calls from his agent during this period.

Only in this regard, Xiang Yang guessed wrong.

The person who was really busy helping Bill refuse was not his girlfriend Anna, but his agent.

In Hollywood, some unspoken transactions are handled directly by agents, and are generally tacitly accepted by both parties.

There are not many people like Harvey Weinstein who have personally ended up making a big fuss. This producer has a wide network of contacts, wild ways, and a clever mind. The key is that he also makes money by making money, and he will make everyone famous.According to statistics, during his most prosperous period, 30% of Oscar winners thanked him in their acceptance speeches, while only 7% thanked God.

In his career, he has been nominated for more than 300 Oscars, produced 10 Oscar-winning actresses and best actors, and won more than 70 awards.

This thing is extremely weird.On the one hand, it is a high-voltage power line in Hollywood. If you encounter it, you will be in trouble. There are many people who are criticized and criticized, and it is difficult to recover no matter how hard it is.But on the other hand, it is not an unspoken rule at all, because everyone understands it tacitly, it is simply something that is on the surface.

You only need to prepare a red couch during the audition, and the actors who come to the audition will know what to do.

If you can't find a red sofa, you can get a red blanket.

After knowing this, Xiangyang couldn't help but wonder if the red carpet meant... Oh my god, he was just bored while eating, so he curiously pondered this matter.

After lunch, they returned to the rest area in the audition room, and the three of them were busy doing their own things to prepare for the afternoon's work.

While there was still time, Xiang Yang invited the two of them to go outside to smoke a cigarette, but neither of them went.

This forced him to go alone.

As a result, when I walked outside, I realized that I didn't bring...

Since dating Liu Qianqian, he has begun to pay more attention to quitting smoking. He doesn't buy cigarettes very much. In addition to keeping some at home, he basically relies on them outside.

"Xiang, what are you looking for?"

Just as Xiang Yang was about to turn around and go back to Damien to ask for it, a familiar voice came from behind him.

Emma also just came back from lunch. Her interview was arranged to the end. She was preparing carefully and kept holding a page of the script and memorizing it silently. She happened to see Xiang Yang fumble around in his pocket and went there in disappointment. Go back.

"Hi, Emma." Xiang Yang turned around, and when he saw that it was her, he asked with a smile: "Did you get the smoke and fire from yesterday?"

"Uh..." Emma nodded, found it from her knitting bag, and handed it to Xiang Yang, "You are quite addicted to smoking."

"I've smoked very little." Xiang Yang took it, knocked out one in a familiar manner, held it in his mouth and lit it, took a deep breath, looked at Emma, ​​and asked casually: "How are the preparations going?"

"It's pretty good. I've been preparing it since I got it yesterday." Emma smiled and nodded.

To be honest, she still has a little baby fat, but she looks quite cute when she smiles. While her sweet and playful energy is naturally revealed, people can't help but pay attention to her big and smart eyes.

"Then do your best today." Xiang Yang took another deep breath and said.

"Yes, I will." Emma nodded, her eyes looking at Xiang Yang with a complicated heart.

The role she wanted to challenge the most slipped away from her hands, and she was still a little unwilling to accept it. But now that she had the opportunity to audition for the second female lead, she didn't know how to express her gratitude.

From yesterday's call from the audition assistant, I learned that this opportunity was obtained by Xiang and yesterday's director for her.

How can I thank them?

After thinking for a moment, she asked: "Xiang, let's have dinner together tonight. How about I take you to try the best burger in Los Angeles?"

"Hamburg?" Xiang Yang raised his eyebrows and said with a frown: "Next time, I have to go back to Paris at night."

"Oh, that's a pity. I was still thinking of saying thank you to you and the director."

"It's all just a matter of course." Xiang Yang nodded with a smile, then shook the cigarette and fire in his hand and said, "Then I will take this as your thanks to me."

Hearing what he said, Emma smiled happily. She didn't know how to deal with this thing.If it wasn't for the role, she rarely smoked cigarettes because she didn't like the smell. "Okay, you can do it if you like it."

"Then I'll go in first, and you can wait a little longer. Birka is a bit stricter today."

Xiang Yang said after finishing his cigarette.

"it is good."

Emma was stunned, and in a daze she pondered the meaning of Xiang Yang's words. She knew that the other party was deliberately reminding her that she still had plenty of time and that she needed to be fully prepared, so she said sincerely: "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

……

The entire "Midnight in Paris" actor audition lasted only two days.

In the end, most of the roles were finalized except for a few roles that were still to be determined.

Some important guest actors will be announced directly and clearly on the spot, while some roles will be notified later.

<divclass="contentadv">After completing the audition work, Xiangyang's first trip to Hollywood was basically over. The real-life shooting was in France, and he did not need to stay here.After saying goodbye to Bill, he went to a restaurant with Damien to meet his director friend Darren.

"Ballet costume?"

"Evil and seductive?"

"Pure and soft?"

"Yes, Xiang, the character played by Natalie is not a weak character who allows others to bully her. She is a tough and smart person at heart. Just like when she was forcibly kissed by someone, she would bite out the other person's tongue to let herself go. Get away, I want to hear your opinion on this." Darren smiled.

"..." Xiang Yang blinked and thought to himself: Then why was it that when I was forcefully kissed, it was me who was bitten.

Darren, "In addition to these, there are also some costumes for the dinner that need to be prepared. How do you think the change in the color of the character's costume can better show the character's transformation process?"

"Transformation...spiritual bondage..." Xiangyang thought for a moment, then showed a serious expression and said helplessly: "Darren, what you want to express can actually be easily achieved through clothing, but is there anyone Will you pay attention to the meaning you want to express?

But I also honestly admit that I don’t understand ballet.so……"

Xiang Yang just wanted to refuse, but suddenly he changed his mind.

Ballet...a classical dance born in France, light, elegant and romantic.

On stage, ballet dancers perfectly combine elegance and power through graceful movements, unique costumes and gorgeous props.

How could I forget to put the elements of ballet in the 'Sports Series'? Damn it, it's all Little John's fault. He's either talking about football or fencing in my ears every day!

Hearing Xiang Yang pause, Darren thought Xiang Yang was going to refuse to help and make suggestions. He raised his eyebrows and glanced at Damien. Just when he was about to say something, he heard Xiang Yang say: "I will try to design some regular clothes first, and then Let’s see how the design of the dress and dance costumes match the needs of the character, okay?”

After he finished speaking, he turned his attention to Darren.

"Okay, okay, our script is also being perfected." Darren hesitated for a few seconds before quickly saying: "I will be responsible for contacting Natalie Portman and producer Jon Avnet. Xiang, this The movie is specially prepared for the Oscars, so the preparation period will be relatively long, and every aspect will be improved.

If you can give me more opinions, I believe it will be a good work, but the art direction..."

At this point, Darren didn't know how to express what he really meant.

In his heart, he really hopes to hand over the costume direction to Xiang Yang. A top luxury designer who is recognized by both "Lafayette" and "Old Witch" is not stingy about showing off his design talents through movies. This will undoubtedly give a film The overall creation of the film brings some improvements.

It's a pity...Xiangyang hasn't proven himself in Hollywood yet.

He really wanted to call Natalie and Jon over and have a chat together.

"Oh, it's okay." Xiang Yang smiled calmly. Thinking of his exchange with Lafayette during this period, he moved the corners of his mouth slightly: "Actually, this is not important, as long as it brings some inspiration to your creations. .”

Damien looked at Xiang Yang blankly, seeing his carefree attitude that he didn't care whether he would be hired as the costume director of the film, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Thousands of words turned into one sentence, damn it, let him pretend.

"That's good, I was worried you would mind." Darren smiled sincerely.

"That's it for now. I have to go back to the hotel to pack my luggage. I'll contact you directly when I'm done here, Darren." Seeing that the conversation was almost done and he was full, Xiangyang suggested leaving.

He had to go back to the hotel to clean up briefly before rushing back to Paris.

The importance of my job is much more important than the casual clothing guidance.

...

After arriving at the airport and saying goodbye to Damien who drove him, they hugged each other after checking in, and Xiang Yang walked into the departure hall.

Without wandering around inside, Xiang Yang went directly to the first-class lounge.

As soon as he entered, Xiang Yang saw Fan Xiaopang who was waiting for the flight with his assistant inside.

this woman...

Seeing the tiredness and surprise on her face, Xiangyang shrugged and walked over, saying in a very calm tone: "Are you in such a hurry? There are still domestic announcements to catch up on?"

"Well, there are some." Putting away his surprised expression, Fan Xiaopang stood up and greeted Xiang Yang.Hearing the concern from the other person's mouth relieved her nerves a lot, "It seems that you are also very busy. I thought you said in the cafe that you were going back to Paris in the evening just as an excuse to not want to have dinner with me."

"If it's an excuse, I'm afraid it's not so natural." Xiang Yang shrugged.

"Haha." Fan Xiaopang was amused by Xiang Yang. The resentment she felt because the other party didn't answer her call dissipated in her heart, and she said, "I'll ask my assistant to get you a drink. What would you like to drink? "

"Just mineral water." Xiangyang said to the girl standing aside.

As soon as Fan Xiaopang's assistant left, she pursed her lips, frowned slightly, and leaned forward.

This action made Xiang Yang frown.

"Xiang Yang, there's something I want to ask you about."

"Uh... you say."

"Is it expensive for you to make a dress? I will attend the Charity Bazaar Gala in May and I want you to make a custom dress for me. Is that okay?"

"That's so embarrassing. I don't do haute couture and I really don't have the energy."

"..." Fan Xiaopang, who was ruthlessly rejected again, glanced at this incomprehensible guy angrily and sighed.

"But you can ask me to make ready-made clothes. My prices are very reasonable." Seeing this, Xiang Yang smiled slightly.

"Ready-made clothes?" Fan Xiaopang thought for a while and realized that it was not impossible. At least it was one of the ways to make friends with others. Feeling that she had found the trick, she looked at Xiang Yang with burning eyes and said:

"Then when do you think I have time to find you?"

"Hermès always opens its door to you at any time."

Hermes?

Then you just want me to go to your headquarters to spend money!

Fan Xiaopang gritted his silver teeth, his face became angry and he glared at Xiang Yang: "No wonder, in the scandal between you and Liu Qianqian, others said that you are an SA.

Tell me, how much does it cost for a day to be a tour guide for me? "

Xiang Yang, "..."