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Chapter 528 The catwalk sweeps across the land, how magnificent are the gorgeous clothes!
At this moment, the audience was stunned, especially the blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners, who had never seen such a shocking scene before.

This is completely different from the so-called "fashion week" shows they are familiar with.

Meanwhile, overseas photographers frantically adjusted their lens settings: "Holy shit! The hidden pocket design on that flowing robe! I almost dropped my telephoto lens when the model pulled out the bamboo scroll—it's a million times more stunning than a Victoria's Secret angel twirling her tassels!"

"Is this a fashion show? No wonder it's China, no wonder it's China with its civilization passed down through thousands of people. This is truly incomparable to those haphazardly cobbled-together, so-called Chinese-incorporated bizarre designs by lousy designers!"

"No, they don't understand China at all. They can't even translate those ancient poems with the right flavor, let alone incorporate Chinese elements? They don't understand anything, they're just idiots!"

If the Chinese people are somewhat immune to the image of the Qin emperor conquering the six kingdoms and his majestic ambition, it is a completely different story for these foreigners.

At the same time, the live streaming platform's bullet comments went wild.

"I'm speechless! Who came up with the AR analysis for the twelve pleats at the hem of the armor? Isn't this more engaging than a math lesson? I suggest including it in history textbooks!"

"Help! The sound of armor plates when the model turned around made me hallucinate that the Terracotta Warriors have come to life! This sound effects team must have dug up the First Emperor's tomb! (shivering.jpg)"

"The King of Qin swept across the six kingdoms, his tiger-like gaze so majestic! How magnificent is my Great Qin! How magnificent is my China! Awesome!"

Of course, at this moment, while being amazed by the show, many netizens and viewers are also wondering, after all, although these things are very good and impressive, they don't seem to be very practical!

After all, people can't dress like that normally, right?
Chen Mo had certainly thought of this as well; otherwise, what would be the point of having so many designers?
However, the essence of this show is cultural empowerment; without the preceding presentations, the subsequent designs would merely be superficial.

Since it's a "fashion show," Chen Mo had previously mentioned that it should conform to popular aesthetics and be liked by the public.

What's shown at the beginning are actually replicas of historical costumes, not really designs.

It's not about dressing in a way that suits the average person today. Essentially, this show is about promoting the culture of ancient Chinese clothing, and the real core content is to design clothing that incorporates these characteristics and is suitable for modern everyday wear.

As the breathtaking Qin army battle formation performance came to a close, the stage lights abruptly switched to the cool tones of a modern city.

Dry ice mist spread out like morning fog, and the background music switched to an electronic remix of "Qin Feng · Wu Yi", with a strong and technological drum rhythm.

"Shh-"

A silver spotlight shone down, and the first male model emerged from the mist with precise steps.

His long trench coat gleamed with a dark luster under the LED screen, a modern replica of the authentic Qin Dynasty black color—using nanotechnology to combine oak fruit extract with mineral particles, preserving the historical texture while improving colorfastness.

If what people saw before was merely the awe-inspiring "historical and cultural" aspects, then at this moment, they are truly appreciating art imbued with cultural significance.

The tailoring of this long black trench coat is stunning, with an innovative design at the collar that can be turned up or down: when turned up, it is as majestic as the collar of a Qin Dynasty armor, and when turned down, it presents the classic lines of a cross-collar with the right lapel.

The front placket conceals magnetic fasteners, and when opened and closed, 12 functional pleats of the inner lining are subtly revealed—these are not decorations, but rather “ergonomic pockets” precisely calculated based on the range of motion of modern people.

The specially designed tablet pocket is located inside the left front flap, and its size is perfectly suited to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The pocket opening is embroidered with the words "Shu Tong Wen" (meaning "standardization of writing") in Qin seal script.

The effect of replicating the Qin Dynasty costumes was already evident.

Practicality, style, and cultural influence give this trench coat a unique aura.

As the model walked to the front of the runway, a swift turn lifted the hem of her coat, eliciting gasps of amazement from the audience. The back of the trench coat revealed a luminous pattern embroidered with conductive threads—geometric patterns extracted from the armor of the Terracotta Warriors and the kui dragon patterns on the roof tiles of Xianyang Palace, which would change in light and shadow with the movement of the body.

Even more ingenious is the attention to detail; the cuffs are made using 3D printing technology, transforming the Qin crossbow mechanism pattern into a functional button cluster.

The big screen introduces the fabric of this long trench coat: it's made from military-grade blended wool, using a special weaving process to replicate the sheen of Qin Dynasty patent leather. Graphene breathable mesh is embedded in areas prone to sweating, such as the underarms, perfectly solving the stuffiness problem of traditional wool.

"It's like wearing a museum on your body!"

A fashion editor in the front row couldn't help but whisper in admiration. Her infrared binoculars clearly captured the bronze reflection that flashed across the model's cuffs when she raised her hand—it was a cufflink designed with an abstract representation of the Qin crossbow trigger mechanism, which could be pressed to adjust the tightness of the cuffs.

Meanwhile, many audience members in the audience had their eyes shining. If they liked the ancient costumes of the Qin Dynasty that were "so majestic and imposing," they would never wear them. But at this moment...

This stylish yet practical long trench coat undoubtedly appealed to their aesthetic.

"This is what men should wear! Awesome!" As the model finally paused on the stage, he suddenly pulled a scroll-like tablet cover from an inner pocket. With a flick of his wrist, the "bamboo scroll" unfurled like a waterfall into a screen the size of a real screen, playing a Qin Dynasty special from the TV program "National Treasure." This brilliant design instantly drew thunderous applause from the audience.

Following this was a display of more than a dozen modern garments from the "Dark Qin Dynasty" series.

Interestingly, it includes various styles, such as shirts, jackets, Zhongshan suits, Hanfu, and so on.

Each design features unique Qin Dynasty elements, making them stylish and timeless while remaining practical.

In the past, fashion shows, or what people now generally consider fashion shows, were usually for buyers. But here, these clothes are for the general public.

"Awesome! I wonder when and where I can buy these clothes? I won't even need to worry about what to wear this year, I can just get the Great Qin Gift Set!"

"No problem, a man's wardrobe is just like the wardrobe of the Qin Dynasty! Haha!"

"These clothes are really high-class! And the key is that they don't have many fancy details. Even the hidden features in the lining are all for practical purposes!"

The effect Chen Mo wanted came out immediately.

The stage suddenly went dark, and a sharp, tearing sound suddenly pierced through the lingering notes of the chime bells.

The dry ice mist was split open by a bronze ruler—a life-size replica of the Qin Dynasty's "Shang Yang Square Sheng" (a type of ancient Chinese measuring vessel). The gold-inlaid inscription on the ruler, "Sixteen inches and five fen cun is one sheng," appeared faintly under ultraviolet light, and the person holding the ruler was a 178cm tall female model.

She stands backlit, wearing a "Qin-style waist-cinching floor-length skirt," which at first glance appears to be a minimalist black A-line silhouette, but its movement conceals a deadly aura. The camera zooms in on her waist—not the metal frame of a modern corset, but a 3D-printed elastic mesh derived from the leather belt patterns of Qin terracotta warriors. Each inch of the mesh corresponds to the standard of "two feet and five inches" recorded in the Qin Laws of Works. When tightened, it fits like armor, but can automatically extend 15cm when seated.

The seemingly casual asymmetrical cut at the hem of the skirt is actually a replica of the "continued hem and hooked edge" structure of the Qin Dynasty's curved hem. AR projection displays its dynamics—when the female model walks, the magnetic pleats hidden in the lining automatically unfold like a crossbow being drawn, ensuring that no skin is exposed even when the stride exceeds 60cm.

When static, it is a matte wool blend. When the female model walks to the front of the stage, she suddenly pulls out a bamboo scroll (actually a folding screen mobile phone) from the "Fang Sheng". The skirt ripples with the movement of her arms. It turns out that memory titanium wire is woven into the warp and weft. When triggered by body temperature, the diamond pattern of the Xianyang Palace floor tiles will appear.

Compared to the male model's masculinity, this Qin-style waist-cinching floor-length dress, while seemingly retro, also has a modern feel, blending them perfectly.

It made many female viewers' eyes light up.

She even fantasized about wearing this dress and becoming the most beautiful sight wherever she went!

Soon, the second female model appeared. She wore a pencil skirt that looked ordinary at first glance, but when she pressed the jade clasp at her waist, the entire skirt gradually changed from jet black to vermilion red—a nano-coating that replicated the "lacquerware color-changing" technique of the Qin Dynasty.

What's even more remarkable is that the color-changing boundary line is precisely positioned at "Qin one foot" (23.1cm), echoing the ritual system in "Lüshi Chunqiu" that "colors should not exceed five".

These concepts were also interpreted on the big screen, leaving everyone with a sense of awe and wonder.

Of course, most of the time, when people buy clothes, they don't really consider design concepts or anything like that.

What I want is to be beautiful and fashionable.

And all of this is also reflected here, in these garments.

Fashionable? Trendy?
Check out the same outfits worn by the models in the "Millennium Chinese Costume Show"!
Who would dare to wear the same clothes worn by the models in your other fashion shows?
At the same time, this era is very different from the past, and people have begun to pay more attention to inner "beauty"!
But what is "inner beauty"?

As the saying goes, "A person with knowledge and learning naturally exudes elegance." When wearing such a fashionable, elegant, dignified yet charming long dress, one can chat with others and even introduce the hidden details of the dress. The scene drives countless female audience members wild.

It's said that being uncultured is terrible, but these clothes can make it possible for you to wear culture on your body!

The show on the runway continued as a model untied a seemingly decorative "mysterious bird brooch," revealing a 2-meter-long luminous shawl—made of carbon fiber imitating Qin sword sheaths, with a pattern embroidered with conductive wire depicting the dynamic "Mount Tai Inscription." As the shawl swept across the LED floor screen, it instantly projected the entire process of the six ancient scripts dissolving into Small Seal script.

A designer from a luxury brand who had traveled from abroad couldn't help but break down and complain, "They call this 'everyday dress'?"

Finally, the twelve female models turned around together, their skirts forming a complete map of Qin. As they flicked their sleeves, magnetic powder hidden in the cuffs formed a sentence in the laser light: "How can we say we have no clothes? We share our garments with you!"

The screen was instantly flooded with "links to buy"!
While men can remain calm about fashion, women are a completely different story.

It's like he's desperately wanting the purchase links for these clothes in three seconds!

(End of this chapter)