allonlinenovel Chapter 246 Fashion Designer Qi Jing
Chapter 246 Fashion Designer Qi Jing
As soon as the news of the fashion design competition was published in the newspaper, it instantly caused an uproar like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake.
Many people were shocked by the conditions offered by Qingdao Publishing House.
In the 1970s and 1980s, most factory competitions were still at the stage of giving out tea mugs and towels as prizes.
Qingdao Publishing House, however, took the initiative to offer houses, bicycles, cash, and coveted job opportunities as rewards.
This job quota is not only a quota for yourself, but also a quota for job recommendation.
Moreover, once the contestants join Qingdao Publishing House, they will be technicians and receive a level 80 salary, which is as high as yuan per month.
This is simply unbelievable. Such generous treatment is undoubtedly very attractive in this era.
Although many people envy these generous rewards, Qingdao’s requirements are extremely high.
Not only do you need to be able to design clothes yourself, but you are also required to mail a design drawing to be eligible for selection.
This is undoubtedly a huge threshold for many people.
But the most important thing is that this competition can participate in the Canton Fair and win glory for the country. This condition makes tailors across the country excited and eager to try.
They seemed to see the moment when their works shine on the international stage and win honor for their motherland.
For this fashion design competition, Jiang Weimin designed two themes.
One is the new era theme, which is mainly characterized by brilliant colors and novel designs.
The other theme is the revival of Hanfu, which is based on China's 5,000-year-old cultural costumes.
Regardless of the subject matter, the design must have a bright and eye-catching highlight.
Qi Jing's grandfather is a highly respected university professor who has devoted his life to the study of ancient costumes and has a very high reputation in the academic community.
Qi Jing grew up with her grandfather since she was a child. Under the influence of her grandfather, she developed a strong interest in ancient clothes.
She was deeply attracted by the exquisite clothing patterns, unique tailoring techniques and the profound cultural heritage contained therein.
Qi Jing also came at a good time. Just after she graduated from high school, the wave of going to the countryside ended.
Arranged by her family, she came to work in a garment factory.
However, the clothes produced by this garment factory are of extremely ordinary styles and have no special features at all.
In the day-to-day mechanical work, Qi Jing's talent was deeply buried and her life became dull and boring.
Faced with the same old fabrics and styles every day, she gradually lost the passion and vitality in her heart.
If nothing unexpected happens, my life will be ordinary. I will get married and have children in this garment factory and live an ordinary life like most people.
However, the turning point of fate always occurs inadvertently.
When Qi Jing accidentally saw the newspaper about the Qingdao Fashion Design Competition published by Qingdao Publishing House, her world seemed to be lit up instantly.
Afterwards, Qi Jing couldn't wait to find her grandfather with the newspaper.
"Grandpa, I want to participate in the fashion competition held by Qingdao Publishing House!"
Qi Jing's voice was full of expectation and determination, and her eyes were shining with a light she had never seen before.
She knew that this was a rare opportunity, a chance for her to realize her dream.
"What competition?"
"It's a fashion design competition! You can see in the newspapers that the contestants took their own designs to exchange ideas with designers from all over the country.
Moreover, the clothes designed by the winners of this competition will be exhibited at the Canton Fair, which will bring glory to the country."
"Give me the newspaper!"
Qi Jing quickly handed the newspaper to her grandfather.
Then, Qi Jing's grandfather took out his reading glasses from his coat pocket, put them on, and began to look carefully.
"The competition venue is in Qingdao! That's too far!"
Qi Jing quickly explained: "Grandpa, you can only go to Qingdao if you are selected! You need to submit your work first."
"Xiao Jing, do you really want to participate?"
Grandpa raised his head with a questioning look in his eyes.
Qi Jing nodded firmly and said, "Yes, Grandpa, I have seen different clothes from different dynasties since I was a child.
I hope to be able to make all these clothes! Let more people see the beauty of our ancient costumes."
Qi Jing's grandfather looked at Qi Jing lovingly, his eyes full of satisfaction, and said, "Very good, you are ambitious. If you want to participate, then participate! Grandpa supports you."
"Thank you, Grandpa! If, if my work can be selected, I still need you to talk to my parents for me!" Qi Jing said with some concern.
Grandpa Qi Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as you can be selected, Grandpa will definitely help you convince your parents."
“I see that to register for this design competition, you need to send in a design drawing of your own.
And two directions were given, one theme is the new era, and the other theme is the revival of Hanfu.
I don’t understand the new era, you must have signed up to design the theme of Hanfu revival!" Grandpa Qi Jing analyzed the content of the newspaper.
Qi Jing nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa. I don't understand the new era either, but I do know a little about the clothing of different dynasties!"
"So what kind of clothes do you want to design?" Grandpa asked curiously.
Qi Jing's eyes sparkled as she said, "I want to design the phoenix crown and bridal robe of the Song Dynasty!
Ever since I saw the phoenix coronet and bridal robe from the Song Dynasty, I have always wanted to recreate and design a set myself.
The elegant lines and delicate embroidery are simply beautiful.”
"Okay, do you need my help?"
Qi Jing said happily: "Yes, Grandpa, please help me find some relevant information about Song Dynasty costumes.
I want to make this design the best it can be.”
"OK, no problem!"
In bustling Shanghai, there is an old lady over 50 years old named Liu Yuxiu.
Liu Yuxiu also accidentally saw the content about Qingdao Fashion Design Competition in the newspaper.
Looking back, Liu Yuxiu used to be an excellent tailor.
At that time, she had the good fortune to learn from a cheongsam clothing maker. After a long period of hard study and practice, she finally became a master.
In that era, she made many amazing cheongsams with her exquisite craftsmanship.
However, after the founding of New China, the country went through a difficult period and people's lives were very difficult.
In such an environment, the craft of making cheongsams has gradually been abandoned.
Today, Liu Yuxiu's family has many people, but the living space is very small.
In order to give her children a better life, she resolutely gave her job to them.
When Liu Yuxiu saw the conditions offered by Qingdao Publishing House, she was tempted.
The conditions were really good. Even if you only won third place, you would get a 300 yuan reward! And food, accommodation and travel expenses were all included.
This is undoubtedly a huge temptation for Liu Yuxiu.
So, Liu Yuxiu decided to participate in this fashion design competition and went home to discuss it with her family.
"Mom, if you want to join, just join! If you're chosen, I'll go with you!"
Liu Yuxiu's second son said supportively.
The daughter-in-law beside him also quickly echoed: "Yes, yes, mom, we support you!"
Liu Yuxiu's husband has passed away for many years. Over the years, she has been raising her two children alone with great difficulty.
In those days, she bore the pressure and hardship of life alone, and used her weak shoulders to support the children.
Now, the eldest and second oldest children in the family are married and have their own children.
My daughter is married and has her own family.
For the sake of the children's future, Liu Yuxiu gave the job to the eldest son.
The second child was doing temporary work, with meager and unstable income. The family of eight squeezed into a house of only 60 square meters, which seemed particularly crowded.
Fortunately, the eldest and second sons are very filial, which makes Liu Yuxiu feel very relieved.
"Okay, then I decide to participate in this competition!"
"Mom, if you really win the championship and there's an extra vacancy for a formal job, our whole family will go to Qingdao with you to work, and we'll give Shanghai to big brother!"
Liu Yuxiu glared at her son and said, "You're already dreaming before the fate is even decided.
Go buy me some paper and a pen, and I’ll draw a design and mail it out!”
The second son hurried out to buy paper and pen. Liu Yuxiu looked at her son's back as he left, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.