Fashion is an eternal topic for women.

Today, Tai Shi will step into the fashion store and start the pilgrimage of his dreams. The destination is 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the headquarters of Chanel.

Accompanied by Da Yu, Tai Shi stood in front of Chanel's door. True to the CHANEL philosophy: perfect symmetry, black and white contrast, simplicity and purity. The elegant white marble stone walls are a modern interpretation of the classic façade of the Rue Cambon Main Store, with five transparent floor-to-ceiling glass windows embedded in them, outlined with black lines.

"Chanel once said that black can contain everything, and so can white." Tai Shi Yu explained to Da Yu like a guide.

"Today, you're Chanel." Da Yu praised her unabashedly.

The whole main store is planned in a rectangular longitudinal direction, from the accessories area to the high-end ready-to-wear area, like a music that gradually evolves to gorgeousness. The waiter is well-trained and kindly asks what service can be provided. Tai Shi replied with a polite reply. Pointing to the jewels on display on the counter, she said to Da Yu: "Chanel reinvented the pearl necklace, and since then, it has evolved into a trend for Parisian ladies and ladies to wear her necklaces. ”

Da Yu thought for a while, looked at the necklace around her neck with some fascination, and said, "This is 'the confidence and elegance that blooms around the neck'." ”

Tai Shixuan's eyes became brighter and brighter, and his spirit was flying. Da Yu can always keep up with her thoughts and communicate with her spiritually. It's a good feeling.

With a light footstep, the latest handbags and shoes of the season come into view. The white "theme display wall" is scattered on the shelves, displaying a heart-pounding collection of clothing. Behind the display walls, the atmosphere is even more elegant, so Chanel's ready-to-wear area is located here. For Chanel, fashion and art have always been inextricably linked, and here you can admire the coffee table designed by the Parisian sculptor Ingrid Donat, the camellia by the American artist Peter Dayton, and the painting by the artist Robert Green. These pieces reflect the modern fashion of ready-to-wear.

Tai Shi and Da Yu step up the spiral mirror ladder that has been featured in countless biographical works, films, and perfume commercials. Tai Shi couldn't hide his excitement and said: "Chanel was sitting at the staircase on the third floor, watching the guests' reactions through the reflection of the mirror. Oh, and I still seem to hear Stravinsky upstairs playing her favorite Wagner tunes for Chanel; Chanel and Diaghilev are seen waltzing on Picasso's paintings; Smell the seductive scent of 'Chanel No. 5'. ”

"That's because you have a heart, and you can shake hands across time and space." Da Yu said.

The third floor, which was originally Chanel's private residence, is now open to the public. The foyer at the entrance is furnished with Chinese ebony lacquer screens, and the interior is surrounded by Chinese elements. "Chanel loved Chinese screens all her life, and it is said that she has collected 32 screens of various forms, 8 of which are displayed on the third floor." On the screen, there is a woman flying away with a crane, a man returning from a fish, and a camellia flower that is in full bloom.

Suddenly, footsteps came from the mirror staircase, and a group of people walked into the third floor. The leader was an old man, who was dressed in dazzling black, wearing pure black sunglasses, his white hair was meticulously tied up, tied behind him, and he was holding a white cat in his arms.

"Is this Galeries Lafayette, the 'Julius Caesar' of the fashion industry, who is also at the head of two luxury brands, CHANEL and FENDI? OhMyGod.” Tai Shi Xuan's mood is beyond words, she never imagined that one day she would meet Galeries Lafayette, and it is at Chanel's main store, 31 Cambon Street.

"Dear Monsieur Lagerfeld, I am a big fan of Chanel and it is a great honor to meet you here." Tai Shi seized this rare opportunity to talk to Lafayette in not very authentic but fluent English.

"Well, I can see that you have Chanel on you, it's very good." Lafayette, who is fluent in English, French, Italian and Chinese German, replied to her in English. In fact, except for that bucket bag, there is no Chanel on Tai Shi Xun today, everything is her own match. But Galeries Lafayette knew that she really understood Chanel, and her temperament naturally revealed the elegance, independence and confidence that Chanel admired.

"Thank you. Fashion has always been a dream of mine. How I wish I could one day walk into the temple of fashion and design my own brand! Tai Shi Yu said with longing and hope.

"Whatever you want, do it, it's never too late."

At this time, the assistant beside Lafayette stepped forward and said slightly apologetically: "I'm sorry, Mr. Lagerfeld is very busy at the moment...... implication is that he didn't have much time to communicate with you.

Galeries Lafayette waved his hand, signaled that it was okay for the assistant, turned to Tai Shi Yu and asked, "Are you Singaporean or Korean?" ”

Tai Shi replied politely but proudly: "I am Chinese, and I am proud of it. ”

She won the respect of Galeries Lafayette, who said: "Miss Chanel and I are both fans of Chinese culture, and in 2007 I held a brand show on the Great Wall. Chinese culture is an inexhaustible treasure, and if you use it well, you will be a good designer. ”

"Thank you, are you preparing for the next season's fashion show?"

"Yes, you're welcome to come and watch it then."

Lafayette personally invited, which made Tai Shi extremely excited. "If time permits, I'd be happy and honored. Then we won't bother..."

Tai Shi Yu was about to say goodbye to Lafayette, but he heard Da Yu say in French: "Mr. Lagerfeld, can I have the honor to take a photo with you?" ”

In this way, the assistant used Da Yu's mobile phone to take a group photo of Tai Shiyu, Lafayette, and Da Yu.

After returning to the first floor, Tai Shi Yu finally couldn't hold back and bought a Chanel fragrance. Far away from Chanel, Tai Shi is still in a dream. "Thank you, Da Yu." She really wanted to be like Westerners at the moment, give him a big hug and share her joy. It's just that in the end, the reserve of the Orientals was chosen.

Da Yu looked like a child who wanted to get a gift, and asked, "Thank me for what?" ”

"Thank you for being my guide, thank you for accompanying me to Chanel, thank you for remembering to take a photo of Galeries Lafayette. I'll send it to me in a moment. ”

Da Yu's psychology was flooded with soft waves, and her every move, smile, and soul made him sincerely admire, love, and even indulge in it. He wanted to say, thank me, let me make a promise. But, no. At least not yet. In the end, he just pretended to be sad and said, "Speaking of which, you just want to take a photo with Lafayette." ”

"You know, it's not."

After sunset, Tai Shi and Da Yu stand on the bank of the Seine to blow the wind, and the Eiffel Tower in the distance is projected into the river, like an impression painting.

"I'm going back to China tomorrow, how do you feel?" Da Yu asked.

The river breeze blows her long hair, and her "high-class world-weary face" appears more vivid in the light and shadow. "This trip to Paris has given me a clearer understanding of what I want and strengthened my future path," she said. It may change my life, but I'm determined. ”

Her serious and firm expression made him want to find out: "What decision?" ”

Tai Shi Yu didn't answer him directly, but asked: "Da Yu, what is your dream all along?" ”

Dream, what a lovely word, but it made him fall into deep thought, and it took a long time before he said calmly: "I, I came from a musical family, and I have dreamed of music since I was a child. In fact, that's how it developed. I met Boss Jun in college, and they formed a band with Xinghui and Clear Sky, and released an album. I went to a bar to sing in private, and I participated in a music audition. Those days were really wanton and chic. ”

Tai Shi Yu asked, "Then why didn't you stick to it?" Why did the band disband again? ”

This seemed to talk about his sore spots, and also reminded him of his old days, his voice was a little hoarse, his eyes were burning, and he said, "There are many reasons." Our band is very beautiful on campus, but when you go out of school, in a bar, at the talent show, no one knows you at all. And the four of us are all top students in our own majors. Boss Jun likes music, but he also loves architecture, he earned hundreds of thousands of design fees during college, and bought an apartment in the CBD with the foresight; And I, I am also obsessed with the world of computers, I participated in computer competitions and won national awards, and I got offers from the best IT companies in the world. Xinghui and Clear Sky are also highly talented students in the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Law. We all have musical dreams, but dreams need to be focused, single-minded, and consistently working towards the goal. Instead of a visible prospect, we chose a bright major, gave up the music we wanted to gamble on, and disbanded the band. ”

Tai Shi Yu patted his hand lightly, wanting to give him some comfort, and said, "My decision is to give up advertising and start from scratch to study fashion design. ”

Da Yu did not accept her comfort, but held her hand domineeringly, and couldn't help but say: "You are so determined, persistent, and bent on moving in your own direction, how can I be willing not to follow your steps and covet the scenery you want to see?" ”

Tai Shi Yu wanted to take back his hand, but he didn't have his strength, and after a few days of getting along, she couldn't see his intentions, but when she didn't want to meet and was not married, it could only be a pity. "I'm sorry Da Yu, I don't think you know, I have a husband, and I love him very much."

"I know, I know, let me indulge today. After returning home, we are still friends, just friends, and I will not cross the line again. You can not accept it, but you can't deprive me of my right to watch silently. Maybe one day, I will discover a new scenery and will leave automatically. Da Yu took out a gift box from the bag behind him, handed it to her, and said softly, "Open it and take a look." ”

With curiosity, Tai Shi Yu opened the box and found that it was a hat, the hat was slightly old, but it was very well preserved, without too much decoration, simple and generous, and even the logo was so low-key. But Tai Shixuan's tears poured out like a tide.

"This is a batch of hats designed by Chanel at the beginning of its business in the last century. I said I was looking for a classmate that day, but I actually went to the flea market, but I didn't expect to find a treasure. Chanel's old hat, like? ”

Tai Shi Yu burst into tears and laughed, and said, "Where is this old hat, this is more precious than the crown." Chanel said that fashion starts from scratch, and I will start from scratch today. Thank you, I cherish the pursuit of fashion on the road, with your support and encouragement. ”

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