Chapter 638: The Intersection of Eastern and Western Aesthetics
In New York at the beginning of September, it is not only the 24-hour sleepless 'desire' that unfolds in front of people. 'Lookout City', as well as a carnival from the fashion industry, New York's Spring/Summer Fashion Week kicks off with Manhattan's famous Bryant Park.
For fashionistas, this is a trendy feast for the visual senses, and they can enjoy the trendy fashion to their heart's content. And for those who are not sensitive to fashion, all kinds of demons and monsters are once again gathering in Manhattan.
Charlize? Since Theron has begun to enter the fashion industry, of course, he will not miss this moment, and Ryan was immediately pulled by her when he returned to North America from Australia.
"CT is not qualified to enter the four major fashion weeks right now."
In a black Bentley, Charlize said to Ryan, "The company has just been founded, and it is not yet eligible to get a ticket for this kind of big catwalk event." β
The car turned from Fifth Avenue into Bryant or Central Park, waiting in line for the organizers' schedule.
Since 1993, when New York Fashion Week was held in Central Park, the catwalks were housed in white tents and only invited buyers, industry insiders, media and celebrities were allowed to enter.
This year, a total of three giant tents were set up in Central Park, and during Fashion Week, 63 fashion shows were held in giant tents, with another 12 fashion shows scattered throughout the rest of New York.
Of course, these are all things that Ryan only learned about when he was on the way here, and he heard Charlize's introduction.
After waiting for a few minutes, the Bentley RV slowly drove to the vicinity of a giant tent, and after Ryan got out of the car with Charlize in his arms, he ignored the reporters who swarmed and walked into the tent quickly under the escort of bodyguards.
This is Versace's spring/summer fashion show, and Ryan is not familiar with the fashion industry. Most of the time he is used as Charlize's foil, and even after entering the tent, he is silent most of the time, but his identity as a superstar and owner of Disney is the most attractive aura.
In the face of those who came to say hello, Ryan either shook hands or nodded in greeting, neither arrogant nor overly important.
Among these people is George? Armani, Anna? Wintour, Donatella? Versace and other celebrities in the fashion industry who have heard of it before, also have Richard? Kiel, Julia? Roberts, Cameron? Diaz and other familiar Hollywood stars.
"What a strange girl."
Looking at the back of the girl who said hello last to leave, Ryan whispered to Charlize holding him as he walked towards the front seat. "How did you lose weight like this?"
It was a light-skinned, brown-haired girl, about five feet five inches tall, and she looked like she weighed at most eighty pounds, which was apt to describe it as skinny and bone.
"This way."
Pulling Ryan down, the two found their place, and after sitting down, Charlize said, "That's Allegra?" Versace, just got a start from Gianni this year? Versace inherited 50 percent of the shares. With a net worth of at least US$500 million, she is said to suffer from severe anorexia and can only survive on nutrient infusions. β
"It turned out to be her." Ryan shook his head.
"You've seen her before?" Charlize's eyes widened and she turned to look at him. "I remember you didn't have anything to do with the fashion industry."
"I've heard it talk about it."
After saying this, Charlize immediately thought that there was another fashionista from Australia next to him, pouted and said no more.
Ryan didn't continue to explain. Did he hear about the heir of the Versace family or because of the relationship in his previous life, and vaguely remembered that he seemed to have read a certain physical novel, in which the protagonist met Allegra? After Versace. I actually used a few meals of Chinese food to cure severe anorexia that vomited immediately after eating......
"Hi, Ryan. Hi Charlie. β
There was a crisp hello from the side, and when Ryan turned his head to look, Charlize was talking to Paris? Hilton and Nicky? Hilton shakes hands.
"Long time no see, Parry."
Ryan shook her hand lightly, and then separated himself from Nicky? Hilton said hello.
Paris? Hilton sat down next to Charlize and smiled and said, "You're too busy, Ryan." β
"When will the new movie be released?" Charlize asked suddenly.
At this time, more and more people entered the show, and many people were using their free time before the show to socialize, shuttling back and forth between the rows of white chairs, and the front row was occupied by heavyweight guests, which was also a busier place.
After dealing with a few people who came over to say hello, Paris? Hilton continued the topic earlier, "Wax Museum of Horrors? It's going to be next year. β
Because of Paris? Is Hilton signed to Pie? Kingsley's agency, Ryan has also heard people say that this Fox remake of the horror film should be the one in the previous life, the only difference is, Paris? Hilton has changed from a vase supporting role in her previous life to the heroine with the heaviest role.
In fact, since relying on Ryan's support and breaking into a certain fame in Hollywood with two "Breaking Bad", Paris? Hilton has become the darling of the paparazzi, although his behavior is much more restrained than in his previous life, but he is also one of the famous topic queens, and from time to time some eye-catching lace news will break out.
is different from the walking and videotape incidents in her previous life, most of these news focus on conflicts with other female stars, and the hottest one that was hyped by the tabloids was none other than her and Lindsay? Lohan and Britney? Spears.
Just last month, a paparazzi from the California Independent secretly photographed the three men fighting after being drunk in a famous nightclub in Los Angeles, causing an uproar in public opinion.
And Paris? Hilton vs. Lindsay? Lohan and Britney? Spears' hostile relationship has also been hyped by the tabloids as one of Hollywood's most famous rivals.
Maybe Paris? Hilton is a little confused in his private life, but his mind is definitely not stupid, on the contrary, he is very smart, and in the past two years, he has used his fame and with the support of his family to create his own fashion brand and chain store, although it has only started a long time, but it is much stronger than the 'CT' company that Charlize has just established.
The two women also have a lot in common in this regard.
The catwalk soon kicked off, and at the end of the catwalk, Versace's iconic Medusa head logo shone brightly under the lights. The female models led by Moss appeared on the runway one after another.
"Exaggerated, sexy, and freehand for dreams."
As the music sounds, Charlize mutters in Ryan's ear, "Jenny? Although Versace is gone, Versace still has the same style as ever. β
Shrugging his shoulders, Ryan remained silent, he really couldn't say anything about fashion.
On the contrary, Charlize knows more about the development and financial status of these luxury companies than he is in fashion.
For example, Versace, from Gianni? After Versace was shot, his business has been in poor condition, and he has suffered losses in recent years, with a total turnover of just over 300 million euros last year, which is just the income of a medium-sized Disney film today.
Speaking of which, fashion shows are not much different from Hollywood's film industry.
The four major fashions are released every Monday and two seasons, and the fashion from ready-to-wear to haute couture is like a commercial blockbuster launched by Hollywood every year, using an audio-visual feast to attract enough eyeballs.
The catwalk is like a movie screening, with media editors, celebrities, executives of major corporations and potential buyers sitting in the front row of the show, and designers, like film directors, always piecing together inspiration just to sell two more clothes......
For example, a financier like Ryan is definitely a super big customer in their eyes, and as long as he wants, these luxury brands can provide the most thoughtful customized service.
Compared with the attentive Charlize, Ryan is just watching the excitement, anyway, most of those tall models are still very eye-catching, and even saw a Chinese model with black hair, a flat nose and small eye sockets, and the vague memory told him that this supermodel surnamed Lu should be from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, but this 'beautiful model' praised by the Western media is really difficult to meet his aesthetics.
It should be said that it does not conform to the aesthetics of most people in that country on the other side of the Pacific.
It is also strange to say that many Chinese actresses who can mix up in the West are like this.
For example, Lucy who played opposite Charlize in "Kill Bill"? Liu, who also has a flat nose, small eye sockets and freckles on his face, has been praised by many media.
Ryan once asked Charlize, even Charlize? Theron compliments Lucy? Liu is indeed very beautiful, in her eyes, the other party is far better than the Miss Zhang in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
There are really a lot of examples of this, Davin who appeared later? Aoki, Versace's royal Japanese model, is also of this type.
"What do you think?"
Seeing that he was distracted, Charlize leaned over and asked, Ryan simply whispered what he thought just now, and South African Diamond shrugged his shoulders, "I think it's okay, after CT's jeans are on the market, I still want to find that Miss Lu to be an endorsement, don't you always say that the Chinese market has great potential?" Let's open the store over there. β
"Honey, I'll give you a JianyΓ¬." Ryan couldn't help but feel the urge to cover his forehead, and after Charlize made a gesture of please, he said, "You better make your own endorsement, I promise, the effect will definitely exceed that Miss Lu." β
If there is a meeting point between Eastern and Western aesthetics, it is definitely not Lucy? Liu and Dai Wen? Aoki's people, but Charlize? Theron et al. are more likely to meet this condition.
After the catwalk, Ryan and Charlize turned down Versace's invitation to send a duì and rushed back to the Waldorf Astoria before dinner, where they were to attend a celebration on the part of Time Warner. (To be continued......)