Raising a wolf-like puppy 10
Less than an hour after Tao Yuan's show ended, news broke in China, with major fashion media outlets releasing previews. Reporters and editors didn't even have time to wait until they got back to their hotels. To get ahead of the crowd, they hurriedly edited the preview in the car and selected a few images to send out.
Domestic netizens are all waiting, but most of them are not waiting specifically for Tao Yuan's clothing push, but during the International Haute Couture Exhibition, there will definitely be a lot of master-level haute couture clothing push.
When they saw the preview of the haute couture clothing designed by Tao Yuan, they were immediately excited and kept leaving messages urging her to see all the pictures and videos as soon as possible.
By the evening, most domestic media had already pushed the news, and even many foreign media had pushed and reported it.
Netizens were so excited when looking at the pictures and videos. The feeling of wanting to own the clothes made them fall in love with the clothes, and they also admired Tao Yuan, who designed the clothes.
Haute couture, symbolizing the pinnacle of luxury, was once reserved for the privileged royals and aristocrats. Today, it's available to business elites and celebrities, but for ordinary people, even the most affluent, it's often out of reach. Designers are selective; not everyone with the money can afford haute couture.
For those netizens who cannot afford to buy couture even if they have money, their enthusiasm and love for couture is more like their love for a piece of art. Because even if they buy couture, they can't wear it at large occasions such as banquets in high society.
Compared to those clothes that are meant to show art but are difficult for people to understand or appreciate, these clothes that they can appreciate, although they can only be enjoyed by looking at pictures and videos, are also a great enjoyment for them. Therefore, the designers who can design these clothes are also worthy of admiration.
Xiao Yi looked at the pictures on the computer, and his jealousy exploded. He wanted to vent but couldn't. He was really unwilling to accept it. Why did Xiao Yu have such talent, but he didn't? God was really unfair.
Many media outlets are now saying that Xiao Yu must be the one under the most pressure to achieve such a strong performance. After his fashion show, he will inevitably be compared to others, and it seems that this time, he will be outshone.
Xiao Yi slammed the cup to the ground. What was he talking about? He was definitely not as good as Xiao Yu this time. Why did he look down on others? The clothes he was going to exhibit this time were also admired in his previous life. Those who thought he would be inferior to Xiao Yu, well, they would just have to wait and see!
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Xiao Yi's fashion show was the next day, and there were many more people watching his show than Tao Yuan's. Because in recent years, thanks to Xiao Yu's designs, he has not only gained a certain degree of international fame, but also has many fans in countries around the world.
After Tao Yuan's fashion show yesterday, many domestic media outlets were eager to compare him with Tao Yuan. Because he and Xiao Yu had always been compared before, and this time was no exception, it was all his own fault.
Tao Yuan's fashion show was presided over by Mrs. Lemuel, and Xiao Yi's fashion show was presided over by Mrs. Jessie. Although Mrs. Jessie's influence in the fashion industry was not as great as Mrs. Jessie's, she was also considered a top figure in the fashion industry.
The ladies who came specifically for this show discussed in low voices while waiting for the show to begin.
"Do I look a little pale?"
"I'm fine, but you look a little tired. Didn't you get enough rest?"
"I watched Xiao Yu's fashion show last night until midnight, when I was about to go to bed, but I couldn't fall asleep. I got up and watched the video several times. I didn't sleep the whole night."
"What a coincidence! I also watched it until late at night, but I couldn't hold on any longer, so I fell asleep. On the way here, I was still watching those videos."
"I really regret not being able to go and see it in person. It would definitely be more enjoyable to see it live than to watch it on video."
"I went to see it yesterday. When the models walked past me wearing those clothes, I felt like I had really seen the goddess of flowers descend. They were so beautiful and exquisite."
"I really envy you. I did what I was supposed to do today yesterday, just to wait for today's show. As a result, I missed Xiao Yu's show yesterday."
"There's no need to feel too sorry. Maybe Xiao Yi's show is no worse than Xiao Yu's."
"I think it's difficult. Everyone who attended yesterday's show gave Xiao Yu very high praise. Even many masters who haven't started showing their clothes have already admitted to being inferior to her."
"My only thought now is that I hope to have the chance to see those costumes in person. Just watching the videos always makes me feel like something is missing. I'm sure it would be more enjoyable to see those costumes in person."
"If someone could wear it to the party, wouldn't we see it? Someone like Madame Lemire would definitely have it custom-made."
"I'm so envious just thinking about it. I finally managed to get some connections yesterday and wanted to customize a set. But they replied that the quota is full and I can only wait for the next opportunity."
Zhao Xin felt uncomfortable listening to the ladies' chatter. It was her son's fashion show, yet they kept talking about how great another show was. If they thought her son's designs couldn't compare to Xiao Yu's, then why did they even come? It was completely baffling!
After reading the introduction, Madam Jiexi placed the card on the small round table to the side and said to Zhao Xin, "You don't have to be unhappy. Xiao Yu's performance yesterday was worthy of their praise and remembrance. It would be very difficult for Xiao Yi to surpass him."
Even Mrs. Jiexi said this, and Zhao Xin was even more depressed. Her son's show hadn't even started yet, and they were so sure? However, in front of Mrs. Jiexi, she didn't dare to show her inner thoughts. She could only force a smile and say, "Design is a profession that requires talent and inspiration. Xiaoyi is very confident in his show. I believe that with Xiaoyi's talent, it shouldn't be much different from Xiaoyu's show."
"Xiao Yu's floral theme evoked a noble and elegant style, a grand theme that was difficult to pull off. He executed it well, so it's only natural that it was well received. Xiao Yi's magical starry sky theme, on the other hand, was a dreamlike style with rich colors, which was equally difficult to pull off. Furthermore, this dreamy style has a limited audience and is unlikely to please most people. Unless he can transcend the style and make even those who don't like it fall in love with his designs, it's impossible to surpass Xiao Yu's show yesterday."
"You mean to say that Xiaoyi chose the wrong theme?" Zhao Xin didn't know much about fashion design, but after hearing what Mrs. Jiexi said, she also started to worry.
"I can only say that the theme he chose is unlikely to be liked by most people, and it's a huge departure from his previous style. I think it's very difficult for him to grasp this sudden change of style. However, it's really too early to draw conclusions now. We'll make our comments after the show is over."
Xiao Yi watched the models getting ready backstage. He'd held numerous fashion shows over the past few years, but this was the first time he felt so nervous. He couldn't explain why. Those clothes had been highly praised in his previous life, but he couldn't help but feel anxious. He lacked the confidence he'd felt when he'd presented Xiao Yu's designs.
Thinking it over, he realized that what he should be worrying about wasn't the present, but the upcoming matches. After watching Tao Yuan's fashion show yesterday, he felt even less confident. But he wouldn't accept defeat just like that, so he had to resort to other options.
It's time for the show to begin, and under the direction of the show director, the models are ready to go on stage.
Since the theme is the magical starry sky, the scene outside is also decorated in a dreamy starry sky style. To be honest, it looks a bit childish at first glance, but those who watch the show have decided to wait until the show starts before drawing conclusions. After all, the scene is just a backdrop, and the most important thing is the design of the clothes.
Xiao Yi had chosen the music himself, and when the accompaniment started, it gave everyone an indescribable, strange feeling. The music, combined with the setting, was like stepping into a children's comic convention. But again, we'd have to wait until the show started before we could draw any conclusions.
When the first model came out, the clothes were not particularly stunning, but they were still pretty good. According to the clothes Xiao Yi had released before, they felt that this level should be normal for him.
Two more models came out one after another, both of them were pretty good, but still not particularly amazing.
I don’t know if it was because the expectations were too high, or because after watching Tao Yuan’s fashion show video yesterday, everyone who watched Xiao Yi’s show felt a little disappointed.
If you are just a little disappointed because it does not meet your expectations, it is actually okay. After all, there is no designer who can make every catwalk amazing. There will always be times when the performance is not normal, or normal, or exceptional.
The clothes that have been displayed all look pretty good, especially when worn by these supermodels, which adds a lot of points to the clothes.
But the further the show went on, the more the audience felt an indescribable weird feeling.
"Why do these two sets look familiar? Is it my illusion?"
"It looks familiar to me too. I really like Master Di Reid's design style."
"Young designers nowadays try to avoid styles similar to De Reid's. His two sets are so similar to De Reid's designs, I'm afraid he'll be criticized to death. What was he thinking?"
"Don't you think this fashion show is full of weirdness? The styles of several outfits are so different that it doesn't seem to fit the theme at all."
"It's not just a big difference in style, it's completely unlike Xiao Yi's previous design style. It feels like it was created by several designers."
“Although the featured designs look great, the details are too crude and don’t reach the level of refinement that haute couture should have.”
"What's wrong with Xiao Yi? Is he going to suddenly change his style?"
"Such a sudden change is too abrupt. Moreover, this is a complete mix and match style. Some of the outfits are simply couture dresses. They don't even meet the standards of haute couture, do they?"
"I can't say these costumes are bad, but they just make people feel weird and confused."
Zhao Xin felt very uncomfortable listening to those people's comments. She looked at the clothes on the models passing by and thought, "Aren't they good? What's weird and confusing about them?" These people really like to find fault.
Not only did Xiao Yi lack design talent, his fashion acumen and understanding of haute couture were perhaps even inferior to those of an average person interested in these things. Perhaps the biggest reason was that he simply had no interest in them. He only wanted to enjoy the attention and praise, but had no interest in studying the standards and definitions of haute couture.
After the show, all the models stood together, which made people feel that these clothes were not of the same style at all.
Xiao Yi walked out to salute, and everyone stood up and applauded. There were quite a few people watching the show, but the applause was smaller than that of all his previous shows.
Xiao Yi bowed and saluted, and the applause stopped soon. Whether the applause is warm and long-lasting best reflects the audience's evaluation and feelings about the show.
Everyone thinks that these clothes are good when viewed individually, but when put together in the same show, there is an inexplicable sense of weirdness. Moreover, the exquisite workmanship and the attention to detail make people feel that they do not meet the standards of high fashion.
Zhao Xin came on stage holding flowers and hugged Xiao Yi. Both mother and son felt inexplicably awkward because of the atmosphere of the show.
After the show, people started to leave. Those who came in groups would of course discuss the show.
"After watching the whole show, I felt very upset. I can't explain how I felt, but I just felt extremely uncomfortable."
"Those clothes look good individually, but when put together on the catwalk, it looks too confusing and makes people feel uncomfortable."
"I should have watched Xiao Yu's show earlier. I regret it even more now. I missed such a great show and watched such an uncomfortable one instead."
"I regret it too, but once you've missed it, you've missed it. Who could have thought that Xiao Yi would suddenly perform so poorly?"
"I don't know what happened to him. In such an important match, he suddenly changed his style. His previous style was completely gone."
"Yes, even if you want to change your style, you should prepare early. You should release new styles a few times before the haute couture season starts so people are mentally prepared and it doesn't look so abrupt."
"I actually think the point isn't that he suddenly changed his style. If the change was successful, it would have been even more stunning. But this show... in terms of the clothes, it wasn't unsuccessful, but it was just weird."
"I still feel that this show can't be considered a success, but those costumes will definitely have no problem advancing. We'll see what kind of costumes they come up with in the subsequent competitions. I hope we won't be disappointed."
Xiao Yi walked up to Madam Jiexi and thanked her, "Thank you for coming."
"I think you can feel the effect of your show without my commentary, right?"
If Xiao Yi could feel it, there wouldn't be such a show. In his heart, he really thought it was a good show. But after all, he had lived many lives, so he was still a little bit better at reading people's faces and guessing what they were thinking. Madam Jessie's expression clearly showed that she was very dissatisfied with the show.
"I'm truly sorry that this show didn't live up to your expectations, but there's a reason for that. Due to some circumstances and the tight schedule, the costumes in this show still have a lot of room for improvement. I've put the better ones aside and plan to showcase them during the ranking tournament later."
Madam Jessie glanced around the show's layout and said, "The shortcomings aren't just in the costumes. Have you changed your set planner? Compared to the previous sets, this one's not even close."
“…I didn’t make any substitutions. It might be because I suddenly changed my style, and they still need some time to adapt.”
Xiao Yi was narrow-minded. After taking over the management of the company, he was unwilling to use the people Xiao Yu had employed in his previous life. He felt that if Xiao Yu could cultivate capable assistants, he could also obtain them. He thought he had learned Xiao Yu's management style, but in fact he only learned the basics. The people he chose were all good at flattery but lacked much practical ability.
He had previously arranged the scenes based on the scenes from Xiao Yu's previous life's show, and had the scene planner directly arrange them. This time, he also stated the effect he wanted and then had the scene planner directly arrange it.
"You should know that I'm biased towards you, but in future competitions, as a judge, I can't be too biased. You must come up with an outfit that everyone approves of, and only then can I give you a higher score."
"I know. Please rest assured, ma'am. I will definitely not let you down in the next competition." Xiao Yi promised.
"Then I will continue to look forward to your performance." Mrs. Jessie said and turned to leave.
Zhao Xin looked at Xiao Yi and asked, "Xiao Yi, why are they so dissatisfied with this show?"
Xiao Yi felt that it would be better if he knew. "Mom, go back to the hotel first. Don't ask or worry about other things. I will take care of it."
"Xiao Yi..." Zhao Xin looked at Xiao Yi's back as he turned and left, knowing that he must be in a bad mood. She could only do as he said and go back to the hotel to rest first.
Xiao Yi's show had the media very troubled. They didn't know how to write the content for the push, and were even hesitant about whether to push it at all. They thought that if they could continue to push the content of Tao Yuan's show yesterday, they should not waste space on the push for Xiao Yi's show and just publish it as a normal show.
A few hours later, the video of Xiao Yi's show and photos of his costumes were released on the organizer's official website.
At first, netizens, just looking at the pictures, had similar feelings to those who watched the show: although the clothes were not as good as they expected, they were still very good. But after watching the video of the show, a strange feeling came over them.
Why is this scene so childish? It doesn't look like a haute couture fashion show, but more like a children's fashion show.
Is this really the same show? Are you sure it's not several different shows edited together? It would be too awkward.
——This is totally not Xiao Yi’s previous style. Isn’t the change too big?
——Is it because you want to change your style that you use all the different styles you have tried in the same show? But this is an important competition, so doing so is too risky.
What's wrong with changing the style? As long as the clothes look good, that's all. These clothes are good enough, and I like them anyway.
——It's just that the setting is a little bad, the costumes are still very good, okay? And Xiao Yi is only responsible for designing the costumes, and the setting issues are the responsibility of the scene planner.
——I also think these clothes are very good, although... they are still a little worse than the ones Xiao Yu wore yesterday.
Is it really just a little bit off? Please speak with your conscience.
—Wait a minute, weren't these two costumes released by Master Derider before? Am I mistaken and the styles are just similar?
——You remembered correctly, I found the pictures. Master Di Reddy wore these two sets of clothes in a fashion show two years ago. The similarity is as high as 80%.
What's going on? Taking a piece of clothing released by another designer two years ago and making a few minor changes and using it again? Xiao Yi had never made this mistake before.
Some netizens raised questions on the organizer's official website and Xiao Yi's personal website. Xiao Yi then realized that two of the clothes were released by other designers two years ago.
There are so many fashion shows every year that he can't remember the time at all. Because he was in a hurry to produce the design drawings, his memory was confused and he forgot that these two sets of clothes were the ones he had seen in this life, not the previous life.
Xiao Yi quickly issued an apology, saying it was a staff error that caused the wrong costume. As for why the mistake occurred, the statement was vague, but the apology was quite sincere.
Although Xiao Yi issued an apology and explained the reasons for the mistake, it still caused some negative impacts, causing some high-heeled clothing enthusiasts to have a bad impression of him.
However, because he has a large number of fans and many celebrities came to watch the show with invitations, and most of the clothes are also quite good, even if the score was lowered a little by the overall show, the overall score is still quite high.
Although Xiao Yi knew that he would definitely be able to advance successfully, he finally breathed a sigh of relief the moment he received the notification of successful advancement.
But the most important thing is that if he wants to deal with Tao Yuan, he must get his boyfriend's help. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to do anything about Tao Yuan by himself.
Tao Yuan was not afraid that he would do something bad. He had already met his lover. If Xiao Yi really dared to harm him secretly, Donald would definitely not ignore it.
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