Chapter 647: A Perfect Conclusion
Chapter 647: A Perfect Conclusion
The manager of the pearl farm also showed up. Jiang Xia had custom-ordered several pearl necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to match the outfits.
All of them were of the highest quality, and the prices were not cheap—quite expensive, in fact.
Since he had nothing else to do, he came to see how many sets he could sell.
He initially thought that selling ten sets would be a great achievement!
But to his surprise, when he glanced around, he encountered a wealthy foreign buyer who ordered fifty sets of one necklace!
The pearl farm manager had to pinch himself to keep from laughing out loud.
Tears were streaming down his face!
He wasn't sure whether it was from joy or pain, but he was crying nonetheless.
The shoe factory owner was equally delighted, singing the national anthem in his heart.
The number of shoe orders was slightly less than the clothing, but far more than he had expected!
In the past, every pair of runway models would have become a hit!
This time, he didn't sell any other shoes; just these twenty-odd styles were enough!
...
Time slipped away unnoticed during the visual feast, and the fashion show was drawing to a close.
In this era, the popular buzzwords were "exaggeration", and the trendy elements included broad shoulders, stripes, distressed looks, punk, leather, and unisex styles.
However, it wasn't necessary to incorporate all these elements into a single outfit; that would be a big no-no.
Just one or two elements were enough.
Classic, timeless styles were always simple yet sophisticated.
So, when Jiang Xia was pairing outfits for the clothing factory, she made sure each set had a touch of the current trends.
She would remove some elements if there were too many, add a bit more through accessories if there were none, and only ask the factory to make changes if it was absolutely necessary.
For those with the potential to become hits or classics, Jiang Xia had the factory adjust the design and use higher-quality materials to elevate the entire piece.
The Western economy was developing rapidly during this period, meaning many people had the money to buy these items.
All the outfits on the runway had been personally tried and reviewed by Jiang Xia, with the factory's designers and pattern makers working overtime to make the necessary adjustments.
Several styles had undergone multiple fabric changes and design revisions within a short month to meet Jiang Xia's satisfaction.
They had worked hard to achieve perfection within the limited time, resulting in tonight's visual feast.
After all the outfits had been displayed, it was already past nine o'clock.
The twenty models walked the runway one last time, then quickly changed into another set of clothes with the help of their assistants and went back on stage.
Once all the outfits had been worn, the models stood together on the runway.
Thunderous applause erupted!
Thanking them for the wonderful evening they had provided.
Jiang Xia went back on stage to announce the end of the fashion show and thanked everyone for their support. She also invited them to the men's fashion show the following evening at the same time.
Jiang Xia concluded her speech with a slight bow.
The entire fashion show was now a perfect conclusion.
Then, the thunderous applause rang out again!
Zhao Chenglei had come over after putting the children to bed and had been standing in a corner, watching Jiang Xia's hard work come to fruition.
He was one of the longest clappers in the audience.
It was getting late, and the buyers began to leave their seats one by one.
Each buyer was discussing with their companions: "I think the clothes this time are so beautiful! What do you think?"
"Very beautiful! I ordered quite a few sets, how about you?"
"I ordered a lot too, at least a hundred sets of the least popular ones."
"Indeed, each set is very fashionable and beautiful. I think the Model 01 will be a hit."
"Yes, I agree. Model 01 is simple yet distinctive, fitting the general aesthetic. I ordered the most of it, along with the Model T010 shirt and leather pants, which are also very nice. I ordered over a thousand sets! Our customers really like such combinations."
"Yes, that set is also very nice, and I ordered many."
...
The overwhelming praise drowned out the leaders.
Elder He was beaming.
He reminded the factory manager for the men's fashion show the next evening: "Tomorrow night, it's your turn. Prepare well!"
"I won't let you down!" He was now brimming with confidence!
Jiang Xia went backstage to change her clothes after stepping down from the stage.
As she approached each model, she smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Tonight's fashion show was a huge success, and you all did an amazing job!"
"Not at all, it was so much fun!" Each model beamed, their faces filled with excitement and a sense of accomplishment.
This was the first fashion show at the Guangzhou Trade Fair, and it held a special significance.
They felt they had created a piece of history for the fashion shows at the Guangzhou Trade Fair.
It was a groundbreaking moment!
Some models wanted to buy the clothes they had worn. One of them said, "Xia, can I buy the two outfits I wore for the runway today? I want to keep them as a memento."
"Xia, I want to buy them too! They're so beautiful!"
"Xia, me too! I want to buy them!"
"I want to buy several outfits! They're all so beautiful!"
"Xia, can you ask the manager if we can buy them?"
...
Jiang Xia herself wanted to buy a few outfits. As she changed, she said, "Sure, I'll check with the manager to see if we can get a factory price. Or, when the main batch is ready, you can buy the sample pieces, which will be much cheaper."
"Thank you, Xia!" The models thanked her one by one.
"You're welcome. I want to buy a few myself."
Everyone laughed.
The people outside could hear the joyful laughter and chatter from inside.
Jiang Xia wanted to buy the outfits because a few of them had excellent designs and complex craftsmanship. The pattern makers and sample makers had worked hard to achieve the desired results after several revisions.
Jiang Xia planned to open a clothing factory, and when she found good designs, she naturally wanted to buy them to serve as references for her future pattern makers.
This was a common habit among fashion professionals!
When they found beautiful and well-designed clothes, they would buy them to provide designers and pattern makers with design and pattern references.
Especially for more complex designs, buying sample pieces to give to the pattern makers could save a lot of communication time and make the process more efficient.
After changing her clothes, Jiang Xia walked out of the backstage area.
Zhao Chenglei was waiting for her outside. When he saw Jiang Xia, he approached her.
Ivan, Carlton, and Jack were also waiting for her. Seeing her come out, they hurried over as well.
Zhao Chenglei glanced at them sideways.
The three men: "..."
Zhao Chenglei took the water bottle from Jiang Xia's hand. "Are you tired?"
Of course, she was tired. She had been standing in high heels all day, and her heels were sore, but she hadn't had the chance to tell Zhao Chenglei yet. "Wait a moment."
Jiang Xia looked at Jack and the others, smiling. "Gentlemen, you watched the fashion show, right? How was it? Did you hear everyone say how beautiful our clothes are?"
The two men handed their order forms to Jiang Xia.
Ivan said, "In your country, there's a saying: 'A good gambler knows when to fold.' This is the order I placed."
He had agreed to one million, so it was one million.
He was a man of his word.
The total cost of the clothes, bags, accessories, shoes, and jewelry exceeded one million.
He was the one who had ordered fifty sets of pearl necklaces, with no fewer than fifty sets of each type of pearl jewelry.
Carlton was also a man of his word. "The clothes are beautiful and fashionable, not at all tacky."
Jiang Xia smiled as she took the two order forms and shook their hands. "Thank you for your recognition! I hope to continue earning your trust in the future."
Ivan said, "I look forward to even more beautiful designs from your country in the future!"
Carlton added, "I look forward to more collaborations with the fashion industry in your country."
Jiang Xia smiled. "It's our honor."
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