Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 303: The man who appeared in the American issue of "Vogue" for the first time (please vote for me!)

"Xiang, why have you gained weight?"

"Ah, do I have one?"

Seeing Annie Leibovitz, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, Xiang Yang was pinned to the floor by the other person's words.

"The lines on my face have gained a lot of weight."

Relying on the familiarity between the two, Annie Leibovitz looked around and affirmed: "But it's okay, just put some makeup on."

"Do you still need to put on makeup?"

"You must put on makeup, otherwise how would you take pictures?"

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Xiang Yang clicked his tongue twice and followed the other person into the dressing room.

To be honest, although as a designer, I often look at how models take photos when taking makeup photos, the number of times I pose for photos is quite rare.

This is completely different from the feeling of being photographed when participating in an event.

Just... I'm quite uncomfortable with it.

"Why are all the photos of my wife so beautiful?"

While applying makeup, Xiangyang recalled the photos Liu Qianqian took for the magazine in his mind.

Maybe he loves Wujiwu. When those photos came to his mind, Xiangyang couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.

Just when he was lost in thought, Little John walked in from the outside and complained: "Why can't you let me be on the cover of a magazine with you? You are going to go solo, ugh."

"And you treat me like your assistant."

Thinking that he would have to help the other party choose clothes later, Little John's teasing tone became more serious, and his eyes kept looking at the clothes he asked Hermès to send.

"Yeah, it would be great if Liu could be on the cover with me."

Xiang Yang also felt a little regretful.

It would be great if Liu Qianqian could be the first of the four.

What a pity for such a publication.

Still sighing in his heart, Xiang Yang was suddenly stunned. Looking at Annie Leibovitz who was communicating with the makeup artist, Xiang Yang asked in surprise:

“Am I the only one who shot the cover?”

"Yes, there will be others to cooperate with you in the next period."

Annie Leibovitz nodded. She didn't expect Xiang Yang to ask such a childish question.

Because everyone on the American side of "Vogue" knows that Xiang Yang made history and became the first male to appear alone on the cover of the publication in its 117-year history.

Although there are men who have appeared on the cover of the world's most influential fashion magazine, they are always with women.

Usually they appear as a 'couple' on the cover.

Moreover, Xiang Yang appeared on the cover alone this time, showing a masculine atmosphere.

He who set this record 10 years ahead of schedule does not need to wear it like Harry Styles, later one of Taylor Swift's boyfriends and a member of the "Little Bros" A vintage-style dress from Gucci’s haute couture collection.

Stage a 'cross-dressing boss'.

Xiang Yang couldn't help but be shocked at this. Only then did he realize why critics in the fashion industry in the United States were suddenly willing to use him as a hot topic.

This is really

After being so busy, he actually forgot about such an important thing.

After the sudden reaction, Xiang Yang suddenly wanted to go to Chinatown and wear a Chinese tunic suit.

What kind of Hermès are you wearing?

"Don't even think about it."

Little John, who saw Xiang Yang's thoughts, directly dismissed Xiang Yang's thoughts.

He also thought about it.

But this idea was quickly rejected by him.

It's not that he thinks there's anything wrong with Xiang Yang wearing a Mao suit, but it's that there is no Mao suit in Hermès' men's haute couture.

Therefore, he specially found a crimson pocket towel for Xiang Yang as an embellishment.

"OK then."

For such a result, Xiang Yang could only express his disappointment.

But this is also no way.

He would not blame his friends for forgetting such an important thing. He had previously thought that the thing he had forgotten was Tesla. Only at this moment did he realize that he had really forgotten something.

"Xiang, don't be sad, it's nothing."

Arriving on the green space where the filming took place, Anna Wintour also immediately noticed Xiang Yang's depressed mood.

After asking, she found out that the reason for the little guy's depression was because of his clothes, so she pulled Xiang Yang aside and took the initiative to comfort him and said:

"You are not an actor or a director, but a designer developing in the European fashion circle."

"Whether you are a Chinese or not does not depend on the clothes you wear. You still need room to grow in order to do more things."

After Anna Wintour finished speaking, there was a brief silence. She felt that Xiang Yang was not stupid and the meaning of her words was expressed clearly.

Xiangyang brought her benefits, both honorary and practical.

She intends to train the other person a little, so that he can stand taller and create more value for herself.

And he is too tied to China, which is far away from the mainstream in Europe and America, and his publicity will naturally be affected.

Because Xiangyang is not strong enough to ignore the existence of some voices.

"Well, I know."

Xiang Yang pondered for a moment, and after taking a long breath, he squeezed out a smile and gave it to Anna Wintour.

<divclass="contentadv">After briefly adjusting his mood, Xiangyang began to enter the shooting process.

The cover theme of the magazine happens to be the conversation between Anna and Xiang Yang.

"ANYTIMEYOU'REPUTTINGBARRIERSUPINYOURLIFE,YOU'RELIMITINGYOURSELF"

Literary translation: Your self-imposed limitations are the biggest source of bleakness in life.

This is a bit like Les Brown’s famous quote, “There are no limits in life unless you set them yourself.”

When she heard the content of the interview with Xiang Yang, Liu Qianqian almost stopped laughing.

“I don’t know who told me to stop reading these chicken soup literature things, but what I said turned out to be quite reasonable.”

Xiang Yang didn't answer immediately. How could this be chicken soup literature? It was obviously inspired by his own feelings, okay?

If he hadn't held Liu Qianqian's hand in front of others without asking any questions, the two of them might still be living their own lives without disturbing each other.

At most, they are each other's best friend.

I’ll tell you whether I will contact you regularly.

"When will you come back?" Liu Qianqian asked.

"The trip is basically over, I'll go back by myself first."

Xiang Yang pursed his lips.

Little John will stay and integrate into the life in Hollywood, and Laura will also stay here in New York to participate in some business activities after attending Victoria's Secret.

Axel was preparing for the meeting back in France.

All of a sudden, Xiang Yang became like an idler again.

Not that he is very free. He still has to go back and change his clothes. In a few days, Natalie and the others will come to Paris for one last fitting. If there are no problems, the handmade tutu will be packed and sent back to New York.

"Would you like me to tell you some good news?" Liu Qianqian smiled leisurely while holding the phone.

"What good news?"

"Hey, my documents are basically fine. I just need to sign and write the documents when I go back."

"Then what do you mean"

When he heard that the two of them could receive their certificates, Xiang Yang's face was full of smiles.

"I don't know who it was, but at the airport, he promised to marry me when he came back." Liu Qianqian's face turned red.

[The first man to appear on the cover of "Vogue" alone. Does he lead fashion? 】

[Chinese designer Xiang Yang appeared on the cover of Vogue and was criticized as “unrepresentative”]

[An Oriental designer caused controversy in European and American fashion circles]

[Famous American commentator: The most boring magazine "Vogue"]

[Karl Lagerfeld said that Xiangyang brought him a surprise]

[Gaultier tweeted that "Vogue" noticed that men's development of women's clothing is the right thing to do]

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"Xiang is a good designer, but he has little development in the industry. It is hard for me to believe that this is Anna Wintour's normal aesthetic. She may be creating a topic. Everyone knows that "Midnight in Paris" wants To fight for Oscar"

“Although the Eastern market has shown a certain market potential in the past two years, and there are more and more Chinese in the fashion industry, designers like this are able to land in "Vogue" more because of their connections rather than their strength. "

"There are many Chinese elements in his works. He is taking advantage of people's curiosity, or he is taking advantage of his connections."

"Chinese style? In my impression, it was Pirates who described it more attractively. As for Le Maire's design, it was entirely to cater to the market. His design was a naked promotion of the culture of his country. That jersey said To be honest, I’m not interested at all, it’s so unpopular.”

As expected by Xiangyang, "Vogue" US had just shown some photos of the shooting content through Twitter to warm up the magazine.

Both Anna Wintour herself, Xiang Yang, and even Le Maire have been questioned.

Simply put, these voices come from groups that think they are superior.

"Fashion is inclusive."

For these people, Anna Wintour chose to fight back.

The topic I created, the people I want to praise, are you the ones who have the turn to make irresponsible remarks?

Faced with the outcry in the United States, Hermès has not been idle this time. As the global creative director of Hermès, Pierre also expressed his support through the official website, "I am very grateful to be able to invite Xiang Yang to serve as the design director of our secondary brand HYS. , we are sincerely happy.”

"He has injected an irreplaceable soul into this new brand." Patrick immediately issued an announcement.

When will it be your Americans’ turn to take care of our French affairs?

For a market with only 17% marketing share, Hermès does not hide its arrogant side.

The future Eastern market will be the main battlefield for European luxury goods.

Bernard Arnault, the CEO of LVHM Group who also pays more and more attention to the Eastern market, was asked by the media if he had really invited Xiang Yang when he participated in the event. He also said generously:

“When I was in Italy, I did invite him to be the design director of Loewe. There is nothing to hide.

No one can replace Xiang's influence in the European fashion field on the Asian market.

But sadly, he made a wrong choice."

As soon as Bernard Arnault's remarks came out, although they did not silence critics in the United States, they triggered extensive discussions among the consumer groups of luxury brands.

Why do luxury brands begin to pay attention to the performance of the Asian market?

Or to be more precise, the Chinese market

Also attracted by the rapid growth of the Chinese market is Richemont Group.

As one of the three major luxury goods group giants, Richemont has brands that fascinate many men and women.

The familiar ones include Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Piaget, Montblanc, Dunhill, etc.

In the midst of the turbulent debate, they not only noticed that other competitors were setting out in China, but also found a unique breakthrough point.

A consumption record.

The white wrists in several photos attracted their attention

It can only be said that Xiangyang wants to do more than just be a simple designer, so in order to develop, he has to stay dormant for a while.After all, in 09/10, China's voice was not as strong as it is now, and what Xiangyang really wanted to be was not just a simple designer.If you are sensitive to some things, you should be able to see some clues from these pictures, but when it comes to the subsequent plot development, I cannot write too much, or write it too straightforwardly, so please maintain some rationality in your analysis.