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

It's worth noting that from the moment they met until he jokingly explained how to address him, this young man maintained a humble yet assertive demeanor throughout.

His conversation was marked by a perfect balance of intimacy, quite unlike the many Chinese people he had met before.

Instead of being overly reserved, she exuded an innate composure and humor that was refreshing to him.

Anna, who was observing from the sidelines, finally understood why Li Xiang and Anna were able to quickly close the distance between them after their first meeting yesterday.

I also understood why I felt a liking for him at first sight—

Because this young man always treated both himself and Karl as equals...

It's not that all of them are despicable, but rather that those who fawn with ulterior motives appear despicable to people with such high sensitivity.

Even if you get close, you can probably smell the stench of desire and craving inside.

In contrast, this kind of relationship without excessive dependence allows for efficient and pure communication.

However, Anna clearly didn't intend for the two of them to chat endlessly about the title "Karl Lama" in her office.

She needed to make it clear to Li Xiang who gave him this opportunity, and who he should rely on to establish his foothold in the European and American fashion circles in the future.

So she interrupted their conversation without any politeness, turned around, picked up the layout draft that she had worked on overnight, and handed it to Li Xiang.

"We still need to cover some interview material. You need to contact a few designers by phone and accurately convey their design concepts to the editor."

Time is tight and the task is heavy; we need to hurry.

As she spoke, she looked at Carl beside her and said, "If you have nothing to do, you can listen in from the side."

This kid has a lot of very forward-thinking ideas. You should also explore more new things to avoid running out of inspiration.

Although the words were direct, Carl didn't seem to mind at all: "I'm also quite interested in Ethan now, so I'll just listen to his perspective from an Eastern viewpoint."

In the following period, Li Xiang called several designer friends in China, asking them to explain his clothing designs one by one.

He served as both a translator and a bridge for understanding Eastern culture, adding his own insights as needed.

The designers on the other end of the phone were thrilled to learn that their work would be featured for the second time in the May issue of American Vogue.

Being among the very few clothing designs to be labeled "Originally from Vogue China" is an immense source of excitement.

Meanwhile, through Li Xiang's interpretation, which is more in line with an Eastern perspective, these design concepts have given the people present a completely different understanding.

Chinese design often emphasizes artistic conception, like the sense of layering in "seeing mountains as mountains and water as water," which can only be truly understood by immersing oneself in Eastern culture.

As a native of the East, Li Xiang is well able to interpret this unique charm.

As for Guo Pei's design, Li Xiang did not rush to interpret it.

After all, the designer himself is still in New York. If he oversteps his bounds, he might cause quite a rift.

Anna clearly understood his concerns and said directly, "I've already made an appointment with Guo Pei; she'll be coming this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang understood Anna's true intentions even more clearly.

However, sometimes, pretending not to know is also a kind of wisdom.

Moreover, the current situation is quite clear: Anna needs his help, and Karl Lagerfeld in front of her is more like an opportunity worth seizing.

So in the ensuing conversation, he consciously or unconsciously shifted the focus of his talk toward the old man in front of him.

Later, when Karl asked him for his opinion on Chanel, he spoke passionately:

"In my opinion, Chanel's core strength lies in its rich, vintage heritage, combined with just the right amount of youthful innovation."

Good designs are never in short supply, and brilliant ideas always emerge every few years.

But for a brand with a rich heritage, the most precious asset is always those classic pieces that stand the test of time...

"Well, innovation is certainly necessary, but after innovation, some things are just a fleeting moment of brilliance, while others end up as a complete mess."

What truly endures through time is the foundation that underpins a brand, just like the ancient designs that have been passed down in China.

"Sometimes, century-old brands don't need to always follow trends. Following trends too hastily can easily lead to a loss of style. By the time they realize it, they may no longer recognize themselves."

Li Xiang's words can be described as something truly shocking.

After all, we are currently in an era where alternative styles are prevalent and trendy brands are emerging in droves, so his views may be criticized as conservative by emerging creators.

But what could he do? The two people in front of him were both nearly fifty years old—

Even though the fashion industry has always touted its embrace of innovation, its inherent nostalgia for the past is undeniable.

Even if the past was not perfect, people will always have special feelings for the era they lived through, not to mention that Chanel's past is full of glory.

In short, after the conversation, Li Xiang successfully changed the impression he left on Anna and Karl.

In their eyes, Li Xiang no longer simply possessed the gentle temperament unique to Chinese people; after passionately speaking, he revealed more sharp insights.

And a stronger sense of self-respect and a distinct personality...

This unique side of them touched the hearts of two veteran figures in the fashion industry.

Therefore, Anna kindly invited the two of them to lunch together, and Li Xiang naturally accepted.

As a result, new material quickly appeared on Facebook.

In this video, besides Li Xiang and Anna, the fashion world's "Kaiser" Karl Lagerfeld is also present.

When Li Xiang returned to the hotel, a new wave of discussion about these photos and videos had already begun on Facebook.

However, the release of such a dense stream of images inevitably leads to other interpretations.

However, Li Xiang, Sister Zhou, and Xiao Jiang had not downloaded the American Facebook app and were completely unaware of the online buzz.

Although he didn't receive any concrete promises from Lagerfeld today, the latter specifically invited him to Chanel's headquarters on Madison Avenue in New York two days later.

The invitation to visit the brand's flagship store is itself a clear expression of their attitude.

He wasn't so arrogant as to think that this person known as the "Empress Dowager" would be captivated by his so-called charm after just one meeting and immediately extend an olive branch.

Keep in mind that he had only been in the entertainment industry for six months, and he had already suffered several setbacks at Huayi Brothers, L'Oréal Group, and with Wang Jing.

They've long since lost that naive idea that they're there to save the entertainment industry.

What he needs to do now is to seize every opportunity that comes his way.

Then, within two or three years, she will upgrade her battlefield from aspiring young talents to the level of "Four Dan Actresses, Two Bing Actresses, and Four Little Actors".

Money is never enough. Now that he has a car, a house, and savings, it's time for him to consider improving his lifestyle.

So, becoming the first Chinese man to endorse Chanel might be a good choice.