Jeans were first produced in 1934. They were introduced from abroad and are still relatively rare in the country.
But Gu Chun knew that the textile factory had introduced a production line and was already producing denim fabrics, and she also had some understanding of jeans washing technology in her previous life.
So her first design was a pair of jeans that were washed a dark blue with a striped pattern on them.
The factory held a meeting to discuss the design, and many people expressed opposition.
"I disagree. We've never made jeans like this before. We have no experience and it's easy for something to go wrong."
"Aren't these jeans from overseas? They must be better made than ours. How can we export them?"
"I agree. Look at this picture of Comrade Gu Chun. If these pants were made, I believe they would sell well."
Seeing that they were arguing endlessly, Director Bao asked Gu Chun to explain himself.
"Gu Chun, please tell us about your original intention in designing these pants."
Gu Chun nodded, facing the crowd below, and explained calmly:
"Everyone, I understand your concerns. Please listen to my thoughts first."
"First of all, we're worried about lack of experience and the inability to do the job well. Hasn't our country been crossing the river by feeling the stones all the way? If we don't have experience, we can create it. Practice makes perfect, and it won't take long before we become proficient."
"Jeans were indeed introduced from abroad, and the denim machines were also imported. However, the most important process for jeans is not the fabric itself, but the washing. As long as we can do a good job of the washing process and create fresh patterns, that is our own innovation."
"Another advantage is that the production costs abroad are very high. Although our products are imported from abroad, our export prices are low. This is our advantage."
Many people began to nod their heads. Her words not only aroused their passion, but also painted a beautiful prospect that made people convinced.
Gu Zhenzhu was sitting at the bottom, worried at first, but now as she looked at her cousin with her starry eyes, she felt an urge in her heart. She wanted to work hard and learn from her cousin so that one day when faced with doubts, she would be able to speak in an organized and logical manner.
Although the design has been finalized, the water washing process does require some research.
Gu Chunben worked at the textile factory, so she was the one who communicated with the denim production line of the textile factory. After getting the fabric, she took Gu Zhenzhu with her and found several masters to study how to make the most suitable washed pattern.
They stayed in the workshop, recording what changes occurred in each step every day. Gu Chun would always give Gu Zhenzhu guidance at work and guide her thinking.
"Pearl, you know what? Fabric is very important to the presentation of clothing design."
Gu Zhenzhu only had a vague understanding. After all, in their current era, having a piece of cloth to make clothes was enough. Who would care about the type of fabric?
“Like these jeans?”
Gu Chun smiled and said, "Yes, jeans certainly require specific fabrics to be made. We are also researching the washing method, which can create different patterns. These patterns can also lead to a completely different feel for the entire pair of pants."
"It's not just jeans, it's the same with other clothing. Some fabrics are suitable for making pants, some are suitable for making tops, and some are not breathable at all, but they don't break easily, which can meet the needs of us poor families."
Gu Zhenzhu only half understood: "Like Dacron?"
"Yes, Dacron is actually not breathable and does not keep you warm. It makes you cold in the winter and hot in the summer. But why is it so popular?"
"I know. It's durable and won't fray like cotton. It's also very crisp and can be used to make shirts."
Gu Chun nodded in his heart. This girl is quite insightful and can be trained.
"Yes, every fabric has its own advantages and disadvantages, and a fashion designer's job is to use them in the most appropriate way. Sometimes they also change the color and pattern to give the garment a unique charm."
Gu Zhenzhu's blood was boiling. It turned out that fashion design was such a job. It turned out that what they did every day was to strive to make these pants show the greatest charm.
Little did she know, a tiny bud of her career had already sprouted.
After repeated experiments, they finally spent three days to find the most perfect water washing steps to produce the stripes on Gu Chun's painting.
Next it was the turn of the seamstresses. They found a few skilled female workers to make samples, which Gu Chun tried on and acted as a model.
The jeans are not very loose in style. Gu Chun's design makes them fit the body shape. The tailoring is simple and reasonable, and the striped pattern also has a decorative effect.
She put on jeans and paired them with another bow-tie shirt of her own design. When she walked out, her colleagues were stunned.
In this era when people are all dressed in gray, the sudden appearance of a girl wearing jeans, a white bow-tie shirt and a high ponytail is really eye-catching.
This time everyone approved the jeans design, and the bow-tie shirt was also loved by many female colleagues.
In the following month, they designed several more products. Gu Chun asked Gu Zhenzhu to be her assistant. In addition to helping her record and cut, he would sometimes ask her to draw simple lines.
It is said that truth requires practice. During these repeated drawing and pruning, Gu Zhenzhu has learned a lot unknowingly. It can be said that she has already stepped into the door of a master.
Of course, Gu Chun is very busy and cannot teach her step by step, so it all depends on her understanding.
Originally, Gu Chun wanted her to learn from her colleagues in the office so that she could stay and work as an officer in the future.
But when she first showed her talent in fashion design, she guided her intentionally or unintentionally, allowing Pearl to gradually realize the significance of this work.
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