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

"Perhaps there's more to it than that, my dear Karl."

Li Xiang replied, his eyes clear and bright, "I understand what you mean—"

If you can't produce something that resonates with domestic audiences, even if you surpass her in terms of titles, you'll likely attract criticism and end up making things worse.

"Anna was right, you really are a smart kid." Karl smiled, his tone full of approval.

"Fashion is a matter of personal opinion. I do have the authority to make you the brand ambassador for China, but that might not be good for your long-term development."

He leaned forward, confirming again, "So, Met Gala, are you confident?"

Li Xiang didn't answer directly. Instead, he winked at Karl, his tone somewhat confident: "Then could you please keep my ambassadorial status for a few more days?"

"Haha, what's so difficult about that?" Karl replied loudly, his eyes filled with even greater anticipation.

With the important matters settled, the atmosphere relaxed.

At Karl Lagerfeld's invitation, Li Xiang, dressed in a sharply tailored houndstooth suit, posed for several high-definition photos inside the Chanel flagship store.

He stood tall and exuded an air of nobility in front of the camera, perfectly matching the brand's high-end style. The gains from this trip were far greater than he had expected.

A complete set of the season's new products is presented, including the white and blue Coco Cocoon handbag, which is simple and elegant yet sophisticated;

There are also 2.55 replica classic quilted flap bags in black and gold color schemes and white caviar leather, each of which is a top-selling item in the luxury brand circle.

Finally, Karl personally pushed a black lion-head studded flap bag in front of him.

The lion head accessory, crafted from dark metal, gleams with a subtle yet stunning luster under warm yellow light, exuding an aura of both arrogance and sophistication.

"The lion is my personal symbol, and from now on, it's yours too." Karl's tone was calm, yet it contained complete approval.

"Moreover, this bag has not yet been officially launched; it is a one-of-a-kind limited edition."

Li Xiang reached for the bag, her fingertips gently tracing its smooth surface, instantly conjuring up her complete Met Gala outfit in her mind.

A glint of light flashed in her eyes as she smiled at Karl: "Then I'll take care of its global debut."

"Don't show off for the sake of showing off; what's most important is that it suits your own temperament," Karl advised.

"It just so happens to be perfect." Li Xiang ran his fingertips over the bag. "This is probably my destiny with Chanel."

In short, this trip to Chanel not only brought him and Karl closer, but also transformed their relationship from a simple collaboration into one of friendship.

And Carl had already prepared for what he meant by "more stuff."

It can be said that his first high-end luxury endorsement is just around the corner, only lacking one last stunning performance.

On the way back to the hotel, Li Xiang sat in the car and posted photos of his Chanel trip to Weibo.

After thinking for a moment, he sent Zhang Yu another text message, asking if any media had taken pictures of him at the dinner last night.

If so, he could help coordinate to get a few high-resolution images, which he plans to update on Weibo simultaneously to build up subsequent buzz.

Zhang Yu replied very quickly, only asking him to wait a moment and promising to find someone to coordinate immediately, assuring him that things would not be delayed.

Given Li Xiang's personality, he didn't want to rely on his overseas connections to "borrow power" in China.

Karl's words were a wake-up call for him—compared to Zhou Xun, he was indeed still lacking in the depth of his industry experience and the breadth of public awareness.

Fortunately, we are no longer in an era where "good wine needs no bush." ​​Having talent without exposure and planning will only lead to being buried in the crowd.

As long as subsequent publicity and planning keep pace, it is not impossible for them to catch up with the "Four Dan and Two Bing" within a few years.

Moreover, he had a clear plan in mind, knowing what he could do to improve public favorability and how to get closer to the people.

After all, "a flower blooms outside the wall but its fragrance lingers inside," meaning that international recognition and high-end style resonate with the domestic public.

It often magnifies the effect by two or three times, and comes with a natural filter.

If you have a short career and few works, then you should focus on quality over quantity.

With limited experience and low national recognition, they rely on achieving numerous "firsts" to build their unique brand of recognition.

The first Chinese male star to grace the cover of the American edition of Vogue, and the first Asian male star to be invited to walk the Met Gala red carpet.

As these unique "firsts" accumulate...

Even if he isn't yet universally recognized as a top influencer, in the public's mind, he will remain a unique figure, irreplaceable by anyone.

Li Xiang never expected that a set of photos he casually posted would stir up such a huge storm in the domestic entertainment industry.

After all, who would go out of their way to visit Chanel's headquarters for no reason?

Even if you have a good personal relationship with Karl, you could simply meet and have dinner privately like you did a few days ago. There's no need to make a big fuss about taking photos and promoting it at headquarters.

But Li Xiang did just that, which immediately touched a nerve with many top actresses.

In the entertainment industry, there are essentially two ways to elevate one's status: either win major awards for one's work or establish a foothold by making a hit new drama.

Either secure a high-end luxury brand endorsement to elevate your status through the brand's prestige.

The latter is not only glamorous and prestigious, but its commercial value has also doubled, making it a highly competitive arena for top actresses, where no mistakes are tolerated.

Therefore, Li Xiang's trip to Chanel caught the "Four Dan and Two Bing" off guard.

Even Zhou Xun, who was just one step away from securing the endorsement deal, was startled by this sudden change, and what seemed like a sure thing suddenly became uncertain.

Several female celebrity teams that had been eyeing the lucrative high-end luxury endorsement market immediately took action upon seeing this.

Interestingly, they all tacitly avoided targeting Li Xiang, instead pointing their fingers at Zhou Xun.

Perhaps in their view, if Zhou Xun doesn't get this endorsement, everyone will be back to square one.

As for Li Xiang, this variable, he is ultimately a man, and he follows the path of the Western fashion industry...

Even if they do manage to secure a Chanel endorsement, they won't be considered direct competitors, and the threat they pose to them will be quite limited.

Moreover, just look at the entourage he's had these past few days—Vogue headquarters, Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld…

The people behind this are clearly not ordinary individuals; it's really not worth going head-to-head with them for an endorsement.

Even Fan Xiaopang and Teacher Xu had other ideas in mind—

Hopefully, Li Xiang can help me out in terms of fashion resources, especially Teacher Xu, who is really lacking in luxury brand connections and is in dire need of an opportunity to make connections.

Furthermore, high-end luxury brand endorsements have always been strictly exclusive. Chanel chose Li Xiang, but there are still a host of other top luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Saint Laurent.

He can't possibly take on everything; there will always be opportunities left for others.

Zhou Xun is different. She has been deeply involved in the mainland entertainment industry for many years, and her popularity and acting skills are both top-notch, making her Chanel's best choice.

If we can take advantage of this momentum to bring her down, given the discerning nature of high-end luxury brands, it will be difficult for her to access other resources in the short term, which will naturally create more opportunities for everyone.

As a result, various ambiguous press releases and subtle hints began to spread online, both overtly and covertly weakening Zhou Xun's competitiveness.

The comments about her "fading beauty" and "being washed up by the younger generation" were everywhere, which infuriated Zhou Xun, but she couldn't retaliate.

She could only maintain her usual "gentle and aloof" persona, unable to defend herself.

Furthermore, since the Met Gala hadn't even invited her, flying to the US now to meet Karl would be a poor choice.

This will only confirm their eagerness to seize resources, and they will lose all face and dignity.

She knew in her heart that several other actresses were behind this storm, so she immediately organized a counterattack, and a chaotic battle ensued.