If this was done more than ten years ago, many people would not even dare to think that such a competition could exist.
Since Pierre Cardin held the first fashion show in Beijing, the concept of fashion shows and models has gradually become popular in China.
In other words, China had its first model performance team more than ten years ago.
However, even in the mid-1990s, in the economically underdeveloped Sichuan Province, it was not that easy to find a professional model team.
Although similar fashion shows are occasionally organized jointly by businesses, most of them are small-scale events, and people rarely participate in such activities.
It is precisely because of this consideration that the Sichuan Provincial Labor Bureau called on all units to actively participate in order to prevent the competition from being cold.
But I never expected that tonight’s game would be an unprecedented event.
Game backstage.
Everyone is nervously preparing for the third round of the competition, which is the last design product that all designers will come up with.
After three rounds of competition, the event organizer will calculate the winner of this clothing design competition based on the average score of the three rounds of competition.
This is an award from a provincial competition, so the amount of media exposure it can get goes without saying.
Not to mention ordinary designers, even well-known designers in the industry like Li Yuanpeng are quite enthusiastic about it.
You know, this is the first time in the industry in Sichuan Province. If you can achieve results in this first fashion competition, for a fashion designer, the importance is self-evident.
"Our results in the second round have been good. Based on the scores in the two rounds, we can still be ranked in the top five. If we work hard in the third round, we may be able to return to the top three."
Backstage, while Li Xin was going to the dressing room, Shen Xuan reported to Liu Nahui.
After the second round of competition, although the overall ranking dropped by two places, it was still able to remain in the top five, which made Shen Xuan and Liu Na quite satisfied.
After all, it was the first time for me to participate in such a large-scale competition as a newcomer.
Those competing on the same stage are all designers with many years of design experience in the industry, or well-known designers like Li Yuanpeng who are somewhat famous. Liu Na can still be ranked in the top five, and the two of them have nothing to be satisfied with.
"It's a pity that in the second round, three judges clearly gave Sister Liu Na high scores, but the other two judges scored too low, which lowered the final score. Otherwise, Sister Liu Na would definitely have been able to secure the top three."
After finishing her business, Ma Xiaolian got in front of Liu Na and said with some regret.
In the first round, she was still ranked in the top five. As everyone began to come up with their best works, Ma Xiaolian's works became a little less impressive.
Based on the scores in the second round, Ma Xiaolian finally fell to eighth place.
"This competition is full of experts. I heard that Shengya Clothing Company sent an American Chinese designer who has won awards in the United States before. I am very happy to compete with so many well-known designers."
Seeing Ma Xiaolian feeling sorry for herself, Liu Na smiled and explained.
To be honest, Liu Na was not sure about this third round of catwalk.
Compared with the off-the-shelf works that other designers have already prepared, the design style of Liu Na's outfit is a bit too niche.
In the changing room, Li Xin, who had already changed into her third set of clothes, walked out quickly.
Jingle Bell!
As Li Xin took steps forward, there was a slight ringing sound on her body.
Ma Xiaolian turned around curiously and saw Li Xin appearing in front of her, wearing a black and blue Miao costume.
"Is this... national style?"
Ma Xiaolian opened her eyes wide and was in a daze for a moment.
She never expected that on such a big stage, Liu Na would actually come up with a set of ethnic minority costumes.
"This is the clothing I saw on the streets of Yongning worn by Miao women who came to the county to attend the fairs, and I got some inspiration for the national style design."
Liu Na opened her mouth and introduced.
On the side, Shen Xuan has already begun to work on Li Xin's makeup and hair.
Wearing Miao costumes is not simple. There are several pieces of headgear alone, and the boots also need to be separate.
"When you go on stage, don't be too restrained, try to be as free and easy as possible...you can also open and close your movements a little bit."
Liu Na said to Li Xin.
"why is that?"
Li Xin opened her eyes curiously. This was the first time she heard that costumes had movement requirements.
"You have to imagine yourself as a real Miao woman. The smart eyes and lively movements are more in line with the design style of this costume."
Liu Na opened her mouth to explain.
Hearing this, Li Xin thought for a moment.
"I'll try my best!"
Sichuan Province is located in the southwest and has a large Miao population. Although Li Xin has seen Miao women, she has not paid much attention to what a real Miao woman looks like.
"Sister Liu Na, this outfit of yours...isn't it too risky?"
After hearing the conversation between Liu Na and Li Xin, Ma Xiaolian hesitated and said.
At present, the domestic clothing design style is more Hong Kong style and Korean style. Some designers also like to combine European and American elements. This is also the most popular design style at the moment, and many clothing companies are good at it.
However, even Ma Xiaolian rarely sees the national style.
I can’t say that such a design is difficult, but I can only say that Liu Na’s courage is too great in such a provincial competition.
Once she fails to please the judges, this costume is likely to push Liu Na's final ranking to outside the 20th place.
"I don't look at this as a competition."
Unlike Ma Xiaolian's nervousness, Liu Na's calmness doesn't make her look like a newcomer.
Looking towards the front desk, Liu Na smiled and said: "I think this costume is very meaningful. Even if I can't get the ranking, I will be very happy to be able to design it."
Liu Na's words made Ma Xiaolian freeze on the spot.
"Everyone is getting ready, the third round of competition is about to begin..."
In the background, a steward shouted loudly.
Hearing this, Li Xin also stood up in a hurry, looked in the mirror for the last time, and straightened her appearance.
After two rounds of competition, Li Xin felt a little nervous at the moment, fearing that she did not perform well and would affect Liu Na's results in the final round.
"Xinxin, don't worry, you've done a great job!"
Liu Na patted Li Xin's back and said softly.
After walking for three shows in a row, even a professional model would feel exhausted.
"I'll do my best!"
Encouraged by Liu Na, Li Xin also encouraged herself.
Immediately, a group of models began to gather, and everyone lined up backstage, waiting for the music to start playing on the front stage again.
The atmosphere backstage also became tense at this moment.
"At this moment, it really feels like a dream!"
Liu Na stood backstage, watching her designs being worn on Li Xin, who was about to go on the catwalk, and she felt a complicated feeling in her heart.
At this time, her mind couldn't help but recall every detail of the past two years.