"I think it's pretty, similar to what you see in movies and TV dramas." Zhang Ningxi really likes Chinese style, but she is only slightly better than ordinary people who follow the trend, so she has only a vague understanding of Hanfu.
"Many stylists in film and television dramas nowadays are not very serious." These were not said by Si Mingyu himself, but by Mr. Fu when he was in class.
"Is there any difference?" Zhang Ningxi asked doubtfully.
She was indeed curious. Shanghai was the leading city in China for Hanfu consumption, and one could see young men and women wearing Hanfu on the streets. Many wore it as commuting wear, but Zhang Ningxi thought the styles were similar to her own.
"I only have a rough idea of this, and I can't explain it in detail. I'll take you to a store and you'll find out."
Mr. Fu is a great admirer of Chinese culture. He once took Si Mingyu to a small shop to listen to the owner talk about the history of Hanfu, so Si Mingyu came up with this suggestion.
The two girls were also curious. Since they had invited Si Mingyu to dinner today, they had not arranged anything else, so it would be okay to go and take a look.
I called the boss in advance to say hello, otherwise he would not receive me.
The store is located in a building near the Town Hall Square.
As you get out of the elevator, you will see four big words "Qualified Craftsman" written on the white wall opposite. After turning right, there is an ordinary glass door.
"Hello, do you three have an appointment?" The receptionist at the door asked politely when she saw Si Mingyu and the other two coming in.
"My name is Si Mingyu, and I have an appointment."
The eldest sister glanced at the register on the table and said, "Please follow me, all three of you."
At the end of the corridor past the reception desk was a double door, which was opened by the security guard next to it.
“Why do I feel like this doesn’t look like a clothing store?” Shen Chuyuan whispered to Zhang Ningxi.
Zhang Ningxi nodded, she was also very confused.
It is very common in Shanghai to open stores in office spaces of shopping malls due to rent reasons. However, after exiting the elevator, apart from the four words on the wall that have some connection with clothing manufacturing, there is no atmosphere of a clothing store at all. I can't even see the store name.
Besides, which clothing store would have two strong security guards at the door?
"This store only serves regular customers, so there's no need to use any promotional materials. You'll understand in a moment." Si Mingyu explained in a low voice.
There was a kind-looking woman sitting in the lounge area. Si Mingyu quickly took two steps forward to greet her: "Hello, Aunt Zhao, I didn't expect you to be in the store today."
"Is that Si Mingyu? Did you bring your friends here today?" Aunt Zhao glanced at the two women behind Si Mingyu.
"Yes, I want to come here to rent some clothes and ask the aunt in the store to give me some lessons."
"It just so happens that I have nothing to do today, so I'll take you to see it." Aunt Zhao stood up and said.
"Thank you for your help."
The two women who entered the clothing section were immediately captivated by the garments displayed in the showcases. The pieces ranged from ornate to elegant, complex to simple. But ornate wasn't simply a heaping of precious materials, elegant wasn't the abandonment of design, complex wasn't the addition of useless accessories, and simple wasn't simply simplistic.
Everything looks so natural and harmonious, as if the clothes should be cut this way and the accessories should be matched this way.
Zhang Ningxi and Shen Chuyuan felt that their eyes were not enough. In fact, any woman could not take her eyes off the beautiful clothes and gorgeous jewelry.
At this moment, the two women looked at each one, completely ignoring Si Mingyu and Aunt Zhao beside them. This was no wonder, even Si Mingyu was amazed on his first visit, let alone them.
When the two women came to their senses, they found that an hour had passed without them noticing.
"I'm sorry, these clothes are so beautiful that I'm fascinated by them." Zhang Ningxi looked apologetic.
“Indeed, it’s so beautiful, it’s simply a work of art.” Shen Chuyuan also agreed.
Now they understood why Si Mingyu had said that during the meal. Anyone who saw the clothes on display here would look down on those on the market.
Of course, it’s not that others are not doing well, but it’s a problem of cost-effectiveness. After all, no one can expect mass-produced clothing to reach this level.
"Just now I heard you say that clothes are available for rent here. Can I rent one?"
Originally, Zhang Ningxi didn't want to mention this, but the clothes were so beautiful that she really couldn't help herself.
"Which one do you like? I'll go talk to Aunt Zhao."
Given Aunt Zhao's status and age, she naturally wouldn't just wait there all the time. She would have gone about her own business long ago.
"Is this set okay?"
Zhang Ningxi asked with a slightly embarrassed tone, pointing to a pale blue outfit. She thought it would be perfect for a New Year's Eve performance.
"Give me a moment."
After a while, Si Mingyu invited Aunt Zhao over.
"Look, this is the clothes. Is it okay?" Si Mingyu asked.
"Who's wearing it?" Aunt Zhao looked at the two women.
"Aunt Zhao, it's mine." Zhang Ningxi replied.
"The figure is suitable."
As someone who has been involved in clothing for a lifetime, Aunt Zhao immediately recognized Zhang Ningxi's body size. After all, the clothes were there, and the sizes and proportions were fixed. If they didn't fit, it wouldn't make them look good.
"Are you his girlfriend?" Aunt Zhao asked.
"Ah?" Zhang Ningxi didn't react.
"I'm asking, little girl, are you Si Mingyu's girlfriend?" Aunt Zhao asked again.
"No, no, we are classmates from the same school." Si Mingyu quickly came out to explain.
"We are classmates." Zhang Ningxi blushed, and Aunt Zhao's words made her embarrassed.
"Will you provide a guarantee?" Aunt Zhao heard that it was just a classmate, so she turned to ask Si Mingyu.
"I guarantee it."
"Then try on the clothes." Aunt Zhao asked two middle-aged aunts to take out the clothes from the display cabinet.
"Um, Aunt Zhao, how much is the rental cost for this dress?" Zhang Ningxi asked. After all, this kind of custom-made style would not be cheap.
"With Si Mingyu guaranteeing the rent, there's no need for that."
"Ah, thank you Aunt Zhao."
"Go try on clothes."
The so-called fitting is not just about putting on clothes. You need to put on your hairstyle and accessories to see the effect. These two middle-aged ladies are not ordinary people. One is a stylist and the other is a makeup artist. Both have the title of designer and have won awards in international competitions.
When Zhang Ningxi came out wearing this dress, she amazed everyone in the audience.
The clothes and the person are really a perfect match.
"The name of this dress is Flower in the Mirror. I'll have someone turn off the main lights so I can show it to you." Aunt Zhao said as she gestured.
Then all the main lights in the room went out, leaving only a few scattered lights around.
With a snap, a beam of light hit Zhang Ningxi's body, and patterns appeared on her clothes, disappearing in a flash.
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