Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

A few days later, Li Xiang went to Rose Garden to meet Guo Pei.

Stepping into Rose Gallery, you are immediately struck by its exquisite design and delicate craftsmanship.

Guo Pei had been waiting for a long time, and the two began an in-depth discussion about the design plan.

As Guo Pei presented several sketches, the modified Tang suit designs paired with subtle Suzhou embroidery patterns cleverly blended traditional and modern elements, catching Li Xiang's eye.

The two then repeatedly deliberated on details such as the style of the frog buttons and the neckline design, and finally finalized the design plan.

After leaving Rose Garden, Li Xiang hurried to the China headquarters of Vogue.

At this moment, the first drafts of the emerging designers were already on Zhang Yu's desk.

She was sitting with several senior editors, carefully looking through the design drafts. When she saw Li Xiang come in, Zhang Yu gestured for him to come over.

Pointing to several of the drawings, he said, "These designs are very innovative, cleverly combining traditional batik with modern tailoring. Take a look."

Li Xiang took a closer look and was indeed struck by his own eyes.

Some works use Miao silver elements to embellish the clothing, adding a touch of mystery and antiquity; others print ink paintings on silk, creating a flowing poetic beauty.

Afterwards, Li Xiang began trying on these initial sample garments.

Each time a new set was installed, Zhang Yu and the editors would examine it from different angles and offer professional suggestions for revision.

During the fitting process, everyone continuously adjusted the details, striving for perfection.

When the cloud-patterned Tang suit designed by Guo Pei was delivered, everyone's eyes lit up.

The dark satin fabric gleams softly under the light, and the cloud patterns embroidered with silver thread are lifelike, as if containing a thousand years of oriental charm.

After Li Xiang put it on, his entire demeanor was instantly elevated, exuding both the refined elegance of the East and the youthful vigor and spirit of a young person.

Zhang Yu circled Li Xiang a few times, her eyes full of satisfaction: "Perfect! If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't have known we had so many hidden talents among our designers."

He then remarked with emotion, "My biggest wish in taking this position is to promote our own good things. This time, we must do our best."

Li Xiang nodded in agreement, then suddenly remembered his role as an Adidas Originals spokesperson and said, "Aunt Zhang, I just remembered, I'm also an Adidas Originals spokesperson!"

They have a traditional Chinese style collection that incorporates elements of Tang Dynasty clothing. Would you consider adding a set to their collection? It would also be a good opportunity to promote the "Guochao" (national trend) movement within their group.

Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and said, "You know how to seize an opportunity. Have them send over the samples for us to take a look. If they're suitable, adding another set wouldn't hurt."

Adidas took the news very seriously.

They also knew that this was an excellent promotional opportunity, and how could they not respond positively when their own spokesperson was thinking of the brand at such a critical moment?

They immediately dispatched a specialist with sample garments from the traditional Chinese style series.

After evaluating the samples, Zhang Yu and her team selected a sweatshirt that combined a traditional Chinese stand-up collar with a modern, minimalist cut.

It is both fashionable and retains the charm of traditional Chinese style, perfectly complementing the overall theme.

In this way, Adidas successfully partnered with Vogue, and the brand sponsorship not only enriched the content of the photoshoot but also brought additional revenue to the magazine.

More than twenty days later, everything was ready and the day of filming finally arrived.

Early in the morning, Li Xiang arrived at the filming location.

The venue was decorated with an oriental flair, featuring antique screens and traditional Chinese lanterns, creating a unique atmosphere.

From dawn to dusk, Li Xiang changed into eleven different outfits.

Guo Pei's cloud-patterned Tang suit served as the grand finale, showcasing the elegance and grandeur of the East.

The batik trench coats and Miao silver-decorated jackets created by emerging designers are all unique, showcasing the charm of combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design.

The Adidas Originals Tang-style sweatshirt added a touch of modern energy to the entire photoshoot.

Li Xiang's professionalism as an actor, as demonstrated in front of the camera, also brought out the soul of each outfit to the fullest.

By the time they finished work, night had fallen. Zhang Yu had someone bring up the initial edited footage.

On the screen, different styles of traditional Chinese designs shone brightly under the lens, and Li Xiang's wonderful performance added even more to the spectacle.

The luster of the brocade, the texture of the silk, and the unique patterns of the Miao silver are all clearly visible in the picture. It can be said that every detail exudes the charm of oriental fashion.

"It's done." Zhang Yu looked at the screen, her tone filled with relief and satisfaction. "These past twenty-odd days of hard work haven't been in vain."

Li Xiang took a closer look and saw that he seemed to blend into the clothing in the picture, perfectly presenting the designers' ideas.

"It's really good," he said with a smile.

"It's also because you guys have a good foundation."

Zhang Yu waved his hand, turned to the editor and said, "Pass the word down that the quarterly issue will be based on this version. I will write the foreword myself, and we'll call it 'Oriental Rebirth'."

The night outside the window was deep, but the lights in the editorial office remained bright.

This fashion preparation journey, spanning more than twenty days, came to a perfect end the moment the final photos were taken.

Li Xiang's career seems to be about to embark on a new chapter with this Vogue photoshoot.

Li Xiang, who was recently embroiled in controversy over resource grabbing and labeled by the media as an "art film heartthrob" and having "powerful connections,"

On top of these identities, she has added another heavy weight to the list—a solo cover for the March issue of Vogue.

The significance of the first issue of the season is second only to the "Golden September" issue in the whole year, and its importance in the fashion industry goes without saying.

To the general public, it might just be "another celebrity is in a magazine," but within the entertainment and fashion industries, it's nothing short of a deep-sea nuclear bomb.

Especially for female celebrities who have always relied on top-tier fashion resources, the envy is practically overflowing from their eyes.

It's worth noting that among the "Four Dan and Two Bing" of 2010, several had never graced the cover of Vogue, or even received an inside interview.

Now, a kid who has been in the industry for less than a year and is still a student has beaten him to it. How could they not be extremely envious of the connections behind this?

What shocked the entire industry the most was Li Xiang's gender.

Because he is the first man to appear on the cover of Vogue China since its inception.

He achieved an unprecedented breakthrough, and this alone was enough to instantly elevate his status in the fashion world.

Vogue made an exception for him, essentially paving a road to success for him.

It's easy to imagine how explosive his future fashion resources will be. High-end brand endorsements and top fashion show invitations will likely be pouring in.

The team of "Four Dan and Two Bing" was in an uproar over this.

The first to turn their attention to her was the princess, known for her large, expressive eyes.

He even privately asked people to inquire about Li Xiang's background, wanting to find out what this suddenly emerging leek was capable of;

Meanwhile, Fan Xiaopang also had her own ideas. She had always been ambitious in the fashion industry, and seeing Li Xiang's meteoric rise, she had a familiar fashion editor pass on a message...

He wanted to invite Li Xiang for a coffee, his words implying a desire to know more: "We're all young people, let's chat and let us old folks learn some new tricks."

These words sound polite, but the real intention is to find out exactly how Li Xiang managed to leverage these ironclad resources.

Is it because Zhang Yimou has enough influence? Or does Editor-in-Chief Zhang Yu have other considerations? Or perhaps... there's even more powerful capital pushing things along?

After all, in this industry, having access to resources is a source of confidence.

If she can grasp even a fraction of it, even if she can't learn all the tricks, she'll at least know the ins and outs of this new market, so she won't be too passive in the subsequent fashion competition.

Finally, even Li Xiang's "teacher," Xu Cainu, made a special phone call, pretending to be curious and inquiring:

"Vogue March issue! Wow, that's impressive, you've got some serious connections. Tell your teacher how you managed to get that deal!"

"Hi, it was during the Chinese New Year when I went to visit Uncle Chen's family. Aunt Chen Hong and Uncle Chen thought I was alright, so they mentioned it to Aunt Zhang, who was eating at the same table."

Later, Aunt Zhang read my idea and said it aligned well with the magazine's direction, so it was settled. Hehe, it was just good luck...

Xu Cainu, who was on the other end of the phone, fell silent instantly.

Because Li Xiang's seemingly casual words, which appeared to be all due to luck, were actually saying, "Look, I have powerful backers."

That was quite Versailles.

Xu Cai Nu opened her mouth, but in the end only said, "Alright, you're really lucky. Remember to treat your teacher to dinner when your film gets released."

After hanging up the phone, Li Xiang looked out the window at the newly sprouted tree branches, a slight smile playing on his lips.

That's just how this industry works; the higher you stand, the more people can see you.

This Vogue cover undoubtedly gave him a boost.

As for whether the attention that follows is envious, inquisitive, or something else, he can handle it all.