Although there were many guests on the second day, the early part was very dull. Despite the loud music and constant applause from the audience, the atmosphere felt off. This was the case even when over a dozen designers showcased their latest and most fashionable attire.
However, the moment the big screen announced the next designer, Qu Wei, from China, the entire atmosphere shifted dramatically. Everyone's faces lit up with long-awaited smiles, as if the whole world had come alive.
The first to appear were several models who had remained. After their faces were cleansed of heavy makeup, they donned magnificent Hanfu, instantly captivating the entire venue.
These were all professional models. After being "tortured" by Qu Wei for half a month, they had basically mastered the art of showcasing the beauty of Hanfu to its fullest.
Many people in the audience, who had initially come to see Huang He, were so mesmerized by the Hanfu that they were rendered speechless.
"My God, the clothing of the Eastern Empire is simply too beautiful!" Almost everyone exclaimed in their hearts simultaneously.
"It's beautiful, but it's too troublesome to wear. It's even more complicated than our most magnificent formal wear!" Some lamented. As soon as these words were spoken, the style of clothing presented on stage changed.
The models and Hanfu that appeared earlier were opulent, worn only during grand national ceremonies in ancient China.
The Hanfu that appeared now were noticeably simpler, with less intricate designs. While they were adorned with many accessories, the final presentation was not significantly inferior to the previous outfits.
Therefore, these garments made the audience's eyes light up.
Especially the model wearing this outfit, her aura was exceptionally extraordinary, exuding an inherent nobility. Combined with these exquisite Hanfu, everyone felt as if they were witnessing a beautiful and elegant princess gracing the runway. xxs壹贰
It was truly breathtaking.
However, soon, someone noticed something amiss. Why did this model seem so unprofessional?
While the model possessed an extraordinary aura, with impeccable height and appearance, she couldn't even walk the runway properly, adopting a completely casual style.
Furthermore, her facial expressions were entirely uncontrolled, ranging from playful grins to even waving at the audience. She seemed less like a professional model and more like an amateur beauty out for fun.
Even more absurdly, according to the rules, models should walk off the runway after one lap. Yet, she had walked several laps, treating the runway like a casual party.
"What is Jiannan Group doing? They spent a billion to participate in Paris Fashion Week, and they've brought out these few uninspired models?" the president of the Fashion Association below grumbled discontentedly.
The expressions of those around him were also displeased.
These unprofessional models would surely be noticed by reporters, and once the various reports appeared in the media, who knew how much mockery Paris Fashion Week would face in the newspapers.
This would only add fuel to the already precarious state of Paris Fashion Week.
Thinking of this, everyone's resentment towards Huang He grew even stronger.
"This is probably the worst Paris Fashion Week in 10 years... no, 20 years! We will be etched onto the pillar of historical shame!" the president declared in despair, his voice tinged with hopelessness. The surrounding committee members also wore expressions of grief and indignation.
Just then, several reporters excitedly rushed forward, holding microphones to the president of the Fashion Association. "Mr. President, how did you manage to invite Princess Messiah of Sweden to be a model at Paris Fashion Week? Is this a surprise for us?"
"What? The person on stage is Princess Messiah of Sweden?" The president was stunned. It was then that he noticed the audience below rising to their feet, covering their mouths, and looking at the model strutting on stage with astonishment.
"Your Highness!"
"It's really Her Highness!" The crowd below erupted in chaos, with many shouting excitedly. The president finally confirmed that the elegant model on stage was indeed the young princess of the Swedish royal family.
Amidst the cheers, Princess Messiah, having completed five laps of the runway to her heart's content, returned backstage. But in the next moment, a woman with snow-white skin and a beauty surpassing even Messiah, walked onto the stage.
This princess, in terms of appearance, aura, and figure, was superior to Princess Messiah.
Of course, her professional skills were as negligible as Princess Messiah's, relying entirely on her inherent beauty and charisma to carry out the task of modeling, and showcasing the Hanfu even more brilliantly.
And with the example of Princess Messiah who appeared earlier, the other spectators quickly recognized this newly emerged beauty.
"It's Princess Stéphanie of Monaco! It's Princess Stéphanie of Monaco! She's the younger sister of the current King of Monaco!" Many people recognized the identity of this new beauty, who was indeed another princess.
The atmosphere once again became extremely frenzied and heated. The president of the Fashion Association trembled with excitement, exclaiming, "God, this is the best Paris Fashion Week in 30 years! My brothers, we have made history!"
...The surrounding committee members looked at the president with very complex expressions. Well, he had managed to call it both the best and the worst. What else could they say?
However, upon reflection, it was precisely this shamelessness that allowed him to hold the position of president of the Fashion Association!
After the Princess of Monaco's showcase, the next to appear was, without exception, another princess: Princess Vivienne, whom they were familiar with. She gracefully walked onto the stage wearing a pale blue Hanfu gown.
The entire venue erupted in excited cheers once more, capturing countless flashes and memory cards from the photographers.
Vivienne was not the most beautiful among the three princesses, nor was the Hanfu she wore the most stunning of the three sets. However, her uniquely refined and elegant aura was undoubtedly distinctive among all the princesses.
And this Hanfu was also different from the previous ones. The first three sets of Hanfu were extremely ornate, while the fourth and fifth sets were simpler but exuded extreme beauty and sexiness.
This Hanfu, however, was different. It was a single dress. The garment itself was as simple as could be.
Yet, this long dress was far from simple. Various elements of Hanfu were meticulously embroidered onto the dress. Combined with the pale blue color, it was as if a goddess had emerged from the Li River.
Simply put, this was an outfit for everyday wear. One could simply slip on the dress, do a little personal styling, and be ready to go out. This outfit could seamlessly integrate the grandeur of Hanfu into daily life. It was a garment that could be worn on any occasion except a funeral.
However, the beauty of this dress was only slightly less than the previous five sets. It was a perfect outfit for daily wear!
Many men in the audience might not have immediately grasped its significance, but the women did. They began to imagine themselves walking through the streets of Paris in this long dress, attracting the gaze of the entire street. They trembled with excitement, wishing they could leap onto the stage and snatch the outfit.
Of course, that was impossible.
"Are there any more princesses coming?" Towards the end of Princess Vivienne's showcase, a reporter, while excitedly taking photos, couldn't help but ask a friend beside him.
"There definitely won't be any more princesses!" the photographer beside him replied.
"Why not?" the reporter inquired, puzzled.
"Come on, look at today's schedule. Designer Qu Wei is showcasing a total of seven outfits: six for women and one for men. All six women's outfits have been presented. Where would they find another princess to showcase the men's wear?"
"That's right. So, the only male model of the show is about to appear!" As the reporter finished speaking, a male model appeared on stage.
He was a young man of about 20 years old, wearing an outfit that, judging by its style, was the same as Princess Vivienne's casual Hanfu, also in a pale blue color.
However, this men's outfit in pale blue was more subdued.
This men's attire was not a single piece but consisted of a top and bottom. In terms of its cut, it was still very simple to wear, without the complex requirements of traditional Hanfu.
But this men's Hanfu managed to embody both elegance and nobility. The entire outfit lacked any patterns, and the material of the clothing was slightly heavier. Upon closer inspection of the cuffs, collar, and other details, one would discover that intricate golden dragons were embroidered there.
"It's radiating nobility! Is this a prince from which country?" a foreigner couldn't help but ask, his heart stirred. He suddenly felt that if he could attend a business meeting wearing this outfit, he would be the most dazzling person there.
After all, in today's business meetings, everyone wore suits. Although suits ranged in price from tens of millions to a hundred yuan, there was essentially no room for design innovation in suits.
Moreover, for formal business occasions, one could only wear suits of near-black, dark blue, gray, and other dark shades, and not other colors like zebra yellow or white, which were highly inappropriate in a business setting.
However, the Hanfu worn by this model was different. It gave the impression that even when wearing this dark-colored Hanfu to a business event, one would be the most eye-catching person in the room, yet never out of place or attention-seeking.
This feeling was quite subtle.
So, while earlier it was the women gazing at the princesses' outfits with glowing admiration, now it was the men admiring this particular outfit. As the model reached the very front of the runway and stood there, he suddenly clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect towards all the spectators in the audience. Then, in French that was clearly not fluent and had been memorized beforehand, he addressed everyone: "I am Huang He, the Chairman of Jiannan Group. Thank you for coming!"
Well, it turned out that the sole male model of the show was Huang He himself!