allonlinenovel Chapter 289 Chinatown
Chapter 289 Chinatown
When the phoenix coronet and bridal bridal gown were revealed in the final scene, everyone watching the wedding dress was stunned by the sheer gorgeousness of the gown.
The dazzling gold ornaments, delicate and exquisite embroidery, and the layers of gorgeous skirts sparkle with charming luster under the lights, and every detail demonstrates unparalleled luxury and solemnity.
There was a burst of exclamations from the crowd, and everyone's eyes were fixed on it, as if time had stopped at this moment.
"Why do I feel that the wedding dresses on TV are better looking than those in the store!" Chen Xiaoping couldn't help but express her doubts. She carefully compared the wedding dresses on TV and in the store, her eyes full of confusion.
"You don't know this!" At this time, a girl spoke mysteriously as if she had mastered some shocking secret.
She paused deliberately, and when she saw that everyone's eyes were focused on her, she continued proudly,
"The clerk in the store explained yesterday that the clothes on TV are sold specifically to foreigners. Do you know how much they cost to foreigners?"
"How much?" Everyone asked curiously, their eyes full of anticipation.
A young girl in a flowered shirt speculated: "The wedding dress in the store costs 1000 yuan each, so can it be sold for 3000 yuan?"
The girl raised her lips slightly, revealing a slightly sarcastic smile, and said loudly: "Your vision is too shallow! The clothes on TV are sold for 10 US dollars each.
That’s equivalent to 20 RMB per set! Even if we ordinary people work our whole lives, we can’t earn 20 RMB!”
"So expensive!" Everyone gasped, shock written all over their faces.
This price is an astronomical figure for them and is unimaginable.
"Of course, you can go and watch on TV later. It takes so many masters to make just one piece of clothing, and some of the materials used are unheard of.
It may take a month to make one piece, and it is basically hand-sewn! The TV said that this dress contains the highest craftsmanship of Chinese clothing, and it is a priceless treasure! "
"Then the last time the fashion show team came to Beijing, were the wedding dresses they showed also those on TV?"
At this time, another girl said excitedly: "It's the wedding dress on TV! I came that day, it was so gorgeous! If I can wear that wedding dress to get married in my life, I feel that I will die without regrets!"
There was a gleam of longing in her eyes, as if she had already put on the wedding dress of her dreams.
Hearing another girl say this, Chen Xiaoping felt like she was hit hard in the heart and she regretted it even more.
She recalled her regret at missing the costume show last time, and the feeling became more intense now.
Driven by the tide of the times, Lingyun Clothing Store embarked on a unique publicity journey.
As its major stores continue to play the wonderful videos of the Guangzhou Fashion Show,
As well as videos of the costume team touring various cities, these colorful and fashionable images, like sparks, quickly ignited people's curiosity and attention to Lingyun costumes.
More and more people began to know about the existence of Lingyun Clothing, and this brand, which had originally made its mark in the clothing industry, became famous overnight.
Soon, Lingyun clothing became something that girls in major cities longed for.
Its charm lies not only in the beauty of the clothes themselves, but also in the fashion and class division they represent.
The emergence of Lingyun clothing brand just satisfies the vanity of some wealthy people.
In this era, wearing elegant clothing seems to have become a symbol of identity and status.
Everyone knows that the clothes in Lingyun Clothing Store are beautiful, but the high prices make most people stay away from them.
Some people really can't afford it, and when faced with the number on the label, they can only shake their heads and sigh helplessly; some people are reluctant to buy it. After all, it is a considerable expense, and they need to repeatedly weigh various expenses in life.
Although this kind of ostentatious culture is not worth promoting, against the backdrop of reform and opening up, all kinds of foreign goods have poured in like a tide, fiercely impacting the domestic market.
In this tide of the times, phenomena similar to those caused by Lingyun clothing will become more and more common in China.
It is not only a product of the development of the times, but also reflects the constant changes in people's material life and spiritual pursuits in the process of rapid economic development.
Chinatown, USA
An American clothing merchant opened two Lingyun stores in the United States. Considering that the Lingyun clothing brand comes from Chinese culture and has a strong Chinese heritage,
He carefully chose a location for one of his stores in Chinatown, which is full of oriental charm.
He opened another store in a relatively remote place.
The interior of this store is a bit empty, with only a small amount of clothes on display, making it look a bit deserted.
The reason for this is not that American businessmen are unwilling to run their business diligently, but there are indeed good reasons for this.
Behind this is a rigid requirement put forward by Qingdao Clothing, which requires photos of the store being open for business as proof to ensure that subsequent orders can be shipped first.
In order to meet this condition, American merchants had no choice but to open this store in a poor location, just to get the guarantee of priority shipment on time.
This American businessman had his own plans when placing large orders.
He stockpiled most of the goods in his own clothing store and replaced them with his own brand logo, attempting to leverage the quality of Lingyun clothing to increase his own brand awareness.
Lingyun Clothing Store opened grandly in Chinatown. Once the news spread, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, immediately attracting the attention of many residents in Chinatown.
When people look from afar, the Chinese-style store name looks like a key.
It instantly opened the door to everyone's memories of their hometown, and one could tell at a glance that this was a store related to the Chinese.
When people walk into the store, their eyes are immediately attracted by the exquisite phoenix coronet and bridal bridal gown.
The dazzling gold ornaments, the delicate and intricate embroidery, the flowing and graceful skirt, every detail exudes a strong flavor of traditional Chinese wedding customs and culture, making people more certain that this must be a store opened by the Chinese themselves.
However, after some inquiries, everyone found out that the store owner was a native American, and they were filled with doubts.
This seemingly contradictory combination makes people curious about the business philosophy and the story behind this store.
For a time, discussions about Lingyun Clothing Store were heatedly carried out in the streets and alleys of Chinatown.
One afternoon
Alicia ran to her father like a happy little deer, pulled her father's arm and said coquettishly:
"Dad, there's a new Chinese clothing store in Chinatown, and there are two really beautiful wedding dresses there, can you buy them for me?
I couldn’t take my eyes off them once I saw them, and I plan to wear one of them when I get married, this is the wedding dress I’ve always dreamed of!”
The father was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. When he heard his daughter's words, his eyes were full of confusion: "Are you talking about Chinese wedding dresses?"
In his memory, it was a dress that carried the ancient oriental culture, and was completely different from the Western wedding dresses that his daughter usually wore.
"Yes, that's China's wedding dress!"
Alicia nodded vigorously, her face filled with irrepressible excitement, and the two gorgeous costumes kept appearing in her mind.
Alicia's grandfather and father left their hometown and fled to the United States to escape the war during the Anti-Japanese War. After years of hard work, they are now considered wealthy and powerful people in Chinatown.
Although they are in a foreign country, they have never forgotten China's traditional culture. The memories of their hometown are like a seed that takes root in their hearts.
When Alicia's father heard that a new Chinese clothing store had opened and was selling wedding dresses with strong traditional Chinese characteristics, he couldn't help but become interested.
Seeing his daughter's eager eyes, Alicia's father smiled helplessly and said lovingly: "If you like it, buy it! Bring it back and show it to me.
I really want to see how beautiful the wedding dress is that your daughter, who has never been to China, is talking about!"
"Dad, I don't have enough money!"
"how much is it?"
“20 US dollars a piece!”
"So expensive?" Alicia's father widened his eyes. In the eyes of Alicia's father, China is still very backward and it is impossible to sell such expensive clothes.
“It’s a bit expensive, but it’s really beautiful!”
Alicia's father pondered for a moment, stood up, straightened his clothes, and said, "I still don't believe it. What kind of clothes can be sold for 20 US dollars? Let's go and take a look!"
Alicia's father decided to go and find out for himself what was so unique about this wedding dress that could make his daughter so fascinated. He also wanted to take this opportunity to feel the cultural atmosphere of his hometown again.