Chu Yu dared to take 50,000 yuan worth of goods for a reason; she wanted to organize a model team from the contestants of "Finding Emily".
There is no such thing as a model team in China at present. When the first model team in China was formed in 1980, it was called "fashion show performers". However, this team of models, selected from female textile workers, made a fortune during their domestic tours, and even sold out 600,000 yuan worth of plaid fabric that had been piling up in the warehouse for a long time.
If they can sell 600,000 worth of stockpiled fabric, selling 50,000 worth of new women's clothing is a piece of cake.
If the model team is set up well, it will become Chu Yu's signature brand, making a lot of money wherever they go. It can also cultivate a group of decent fashion models, laying the foundation for future advertising, magazine, and calendar shoots.
When Chu Yu extended an olive branch to the contestants of "Finding Emily," all the girls showed varying degrees of resistance.
Costume show performer?
It sounds unusual, but to expect them to walk the runway in the latest outfits in public, surrounded by so many men, is really asking too much.
Chu Yu offered 10 yuan per day, and the opening event was expected to last for 5 days. In addition to the 50 yuan income, each participant would also receive a Mandarin outfit as a reward.
Putting aside the 50 yuan price tag, the clothes themselves are attractive enough.
When Chu Yu was setting up her street stall, even a single suit could make them lose their appetite. How many good things must be displayed in her four storefronts? It's said that the boss bought a full 50,000 yuan worth of goods. Once the fashion show is on, there definitely won't be enough clothes to sell. Even if there are enough, they might not have that much money.
You can receive a free outfit from the boss simply by participating in a modeling performance.
How can this not be appealing?
After two days of deliberation, Qiu Meizhen, Tao Aiai, and 13 other contestants all agreed.
Those who can participate in the "Finding Emily" event are people who have a need for beauty and are highly receptive to new things. These people are more accepting of fashion shows than Chu Yu imagined.
Chu Yu originally wanted to find 15 models, but now she is still short two. She hoped to recruit Fang Fang, but unfortunately Fang Fang is in a relationship. Her boyfriend doesn't like her being too flamboyant. When he found out that she wanted to join the modeling team, he had a big fight with her, complaining that she was not presentable and embarrassed his parents.
Fang Fang, heartbroken, rejected Chu Yu because of her boyfriend.
"If all else fails, let's go together!" Chu Yu said to Shen Zhuyu.
Shen Zhuyu's eyes widened. How could she possibly know how to walk like a model? She had never even heard of it. Besides, she wasn't tall enough. The shortest model Chu Yu chose was 166 cm, and at least 170 cm with heels. She was half a head shorter than Chu Yu. How could she possibly stand on the stage?
"This is the only way we can do it. There will be a lot of customers on opening day, and we'll have to be busy in the store. If we both become models, we won't have enough staff, which definitely won't work." Chu Yu just couldn't find a suitable replacement for the time being.
Shen Zhuyu stared intently at Chu Xiang. Just because she and Chu Yu couldn't be models didn't mean the others around them couldn't.
Although Chu Xiang's looks are not as good as Chu Yu's, her figure is just as good. She is slender and tall, has a somewhat aloof appearance, and dresses exceptionally well!
"Chu Xiang, why don't you be a model!"
Chu Xiang was surprised to be conscripted and stared wide-eyed, somewhat bewildered.
"Aren't you going through the transfer process? Since you don't know when school will start, why not earn some living expenses? It's 50 yuan. It's better to keep it with your own people than to give it to someone else. This money is enough for you to live on for a semester. Why not earn it?"
Chu Xiang blushed, feeling embarrassed. How could she possibly walk like a model?
But she has grown a lot in the month she spent with her sister.
She was from the countryside and hadn't seen much of the world, so she felt embarrassed when things happened. But girls from Deyang could stand confidently in front of people, singing and telling stories without any shyness.
Chu Xiang envied their ability to express themselves confidently and wanted to correct her shyness. The 50 yuan bonus was also very attractive to her; with this money, she wouldn't have to ask her sister and mother for money anymore.
After thinking for a moment, Chu Xiang braced herself and said, "Okay, Sister Zhuyu, I'll give it a try!"
Chu Yu wasn't a professional model, but even if she hadn't eaten pork, she'd seen pigs run. In the 1980s, even professional models in China might not have been as professional as her. Besides, fashion shows are all about showcasing clothing. Even if her catwalk wasn't professional, it didn't matter. As long as she could wear the clothes with style and let the audience see what the clothes looked like, that was enough.
On the first day, professional training was provided to the models.
The next day, the mannequin stage was set up.
On the third day, banners for the fashion show were displayed.
Fourteen people were a bit few, but it would do. Chu Yu hired a makeup artist from the photo studio and specifically instructed her that the makeup and clothing should complement each other. The makeup artist understood her meaning and, under Chu Yu's guidance, created stunning makeup looks for the models.
I also got my hair done.
The leather shoes, boots, and high heels that Chu Yu used to match her outfit were all brought back from Suicheng. The stockings, earrings, and headdress were leftovers from Chen Zhuyu, and the lipstick she used was also specially selected by Chu Yu.
YSL's square tube purplish-red lipstick, which looks like a deathly shade when viewed from the side, is actually one of the most popular shades in recent years.
MAC's Russian Red is a very trendy and sexy red. Paired with high heels, it exudes a powerful aura.
There are very few everyday lipsticks on the market, so Chu Yu picked out a gentle mauve shade from Deyang Department Store.
The Mandarin clothing store officially opened over the weekend.
The host that Chu Yu had Chen Baifu find stood on the stage and said:
"Ladies and folks, good morning! Today is the first time our performing artists are performing on stage, and they need the encouragement and support of our fellow Deyang people! If you support these performers who are working hard for the Chinese Dream, please don't hesitate to give them your applause and cheers!"
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