Chapter 478: They are all bargains (fourth update, please subscribe)
The freedom to eat meat is very important.
Milk freedom is also important.
In the next few days, while visiting the Netherlands and France, Li Yian also signed contracts with some companies in the two countries to introduce agricultural and livestock products such as dairy cows and breeding pigs. In addition, of course, Some mechanical equipment was introduced.
Although it is not as good as the US$150 million in the UK, Li Nian directly demonstrated what "money ability" is in the Netherlands and France by waving the banknotes in his hands.
The banknote's ability is... to let France and the Netherlands, like the United Kingdom, issue diplomatic statements to oppose the unauthorized expansion of fishing areas by the "Alliance General" and demand that the role of the Far East Committee be fully utilized.
Well, Britain, France and the Netherlands are all members of the Far East Committee.
The statements of the three countries mean that the dominance of the "Alliance General" has been challenged to some extent. As for the result of the challenge, what will be the result? No one knows, but what is certain is that the world situation is subtly changing.
Who controls the general trend of the world?
This is a very delicate question, and almost everyone has their own answer. After France and the Netherlands issued statements, Moscow also issued a corresponding statement. Unlike the implicit statements of Britain, France and the Netherlands, Moscow Directly accusing the "Alliance General" of claiming to be the Emperor of Japan and even sacrificing the interests of allies in order to shield war criminals. Although they also do this, the problem is that they are talking about the Americans.
At this time, everyone wants to take part in it and make the United States feel sick. The Netherlands, in particular, has always been resentful of the fact that the United States used aid to force them to withdraw from the Netherlands and India. They even directly called for "all Japanese affairs to be decided by the Far East Committee."
Of course, whether the United States buys it is another matter, but what is certain is that Li Nian's trip to Europe at least had a corresponding effect, successfully making those Europeans who are just symbols in the Far East Committee The state took his side.
This further challenged the dominance of the Americans in the Far East Committee. And this is why he visited Europe not to avoid Emperor Mai, but to make many friends and then bring Emperor Mai down.
When Li Yian used his "money power" to stir up ripples, he himself stayed out of it. Instead, he started other journeys in Europe, going to the Allied Cemetery in Belgium to lay flowers to the fallen search team members, and to meet with the search team members who stayed in France after retiring. Some of the injured search team members did not return to Asia after the war. Instead, I chose to settle in Europe. Old brothers always want to take a look.
After four days in Northern France, Li Yian returned to Paris. No, he did not return to the hotel. Instead, he took a bus to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées and entered a fashion store. No, it should be said that it was a fashion store. studio.
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Two years ago, at the end of 1946 to be precise, after realizing that the textile industry, including the clothing industry, would be the main industry in Nanyang for a long time, Li Yi'an Started to lay out the clothing industry.
It was at this time that Christian Dior, who had just ended his exile, came into Li Yi'an's sight.
Christian Dior was a fashion designer for the company "Pignet" before the war. Forced to leave Paris to reunite with his family during the war. When he returned to Paris, his position in the "Pignet" company had been replaced by others and he had to become an assistant.
When it came into Li Yi'an's sight, Christian Dior had just opened a fashion store. Under Li Yi'an's instruction, Mickey walked into his store and used a check for ten thousand dollars to complete the acquisition of "Dior" and, of course, the long-term employment of Christian Dior.
Sometimes everything is so cheap if you just get the timing right.
The following year, with the support of the company, Dior opened his first haute couture show and launched his first fashion series called "New Look". This fashion has a distinctive style: the skirt length no longer touches the floor, emphasizing women's breast augmentation, hip augmentation, slender waist, and graceful shoulder curves, breaking the conservative and rigid lines of postwar women's clothing.
When models appeared in front of them one after another, people could hardly believe their eyes: the long skirt with a round table, the slender waist, the towering breasts, and the slanting half-covered skirt. The one-eyed hat... immediately made people's eyes brighter. The ladies sitting in the audience began to feel annoyed and uneasy about the short skirts and jackets they were wearing at that time.
This style instantly caused a sensation in Paris and even the entire Western world, leaving a deep impression on people and making Dior famous in the fashion industry. This day "Dior" was a huge success. Soon, Diorr's first fashion series "New Fashion" successfully developed to the other side of the Atlantic - the United States. And took root on Seventh Street in New York.
In just one year, "Dior" has grown from scratch into a well-known luxury brand, and all this is due to...
"Your Majesty, everything is due to you!"
Facing the visiting king, Dio said in a tone full of compliments.
“Without you, there would be no “Dior” today.”
Christian Dior’s words are full of gratitude. It is with the full support of His Majesty the King that “Dior” "Only to reach today's height. Although he believes that with his talent, maybe the world will recognize "Dior", but it will never be as high as it is now.
After all, not everyone can find a princess... No, the queen should be the spokesperson. The return of a married princess to her natal family is destined to cause a sensation in Britain.
Like last time, Li Yi'an and Margaret's visit immediately occupied the front pages of British newspapers. Margaret, who has been responsible for the beauty of the British royal family since she was a child, has become the forefront of fashion. , from the day she arrived in London, her exquisite makeup and dressing style have repeatedly caught people's attention. The dresses that highlight the soft curves of the female body immediately set off a fashion whirlwind in London and throughout Europe.
And this whirlwind also made "Dior", a brand that was already famous in Europe and the United States two years ago, once again shocked the whole of Europe.
And "Dior"... is a brand from Nanyang.
It is precisely because of such royal endorsement that "Dior" has now become the most prestigious luxury brand in Europe. Not only that, he can also provide all-round support including funding and publicity.
"The queen likes your design very much, and she asked me to convey her gratitude to you."
Li Yian said with a smile.
"It's my honor."
After answering, Dior looked at His Majesty with some confusion. When His Majesty came to his studio, he specifically checked the time. It's nine o'clock in the evening. Why is Your Majesty here at this time?
Soon, Li Yian solved his doubts.
"Dior, I have an idea about clothing, and I hope you can help me perfect it."
While speaking, Li Yian took out the drawings of Hanfu he drew, which include waist-length skirts, Most of the dresses such as the Xuan skirt and the underskirt and suspenders made in the Song Dynasty are derived from movies and TV dramas. They are light and breathable and are relatively suitable for the weather in Nanyang.
“Is this?”
Looking at these clothing styles that he had never seen before, Dior felt his eyes light up.
“Your Majesty, the costume you designed?”
"No way, this is the real traditional Chinese clothing. I just changed it a little bit, but I am a layman in terms of clothing design. I hope you can help me improve it."
Professional things We need to find professionals. At present, there is no one in Nanyang who understands Hanfu. As for opera robes, Li Yi'an may be able to design their styles based on his memories, but it still needs professionals to perfect them. Dior is at least one option.
And clothing must first be attractive, and only in this way can it be promoted. When it comes to designing women's clothing, at least in this era, no one can match Dior.
Looking through the drawings in his hand, Dio thought for a moment and asked.
"Is there a time limit?"
"Two weeks. In two weeks, I am going to the United States. I hope the queen can wear it and appear in front of the world."
Later, Li Yian asked someone to carry several more boxes. said.
“Here are some Vietnamese court costumes, you can learn from them.”
The so-called Vietnamese court costumes are actually Han costumes made in Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty, with only slight differences, and they are the only ones in Asia. The Han costumes made in the Song Dynasty are still preserved, but due to the influence of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties in the later period, the folk costumes are closer to the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. Only the palace still retains the old system.
“I hope you can come up with a suitable sample in the next few days, okay?”
Facing the king's question, Dio nodded without thinking.
"Of course, Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely come up with a work that satisfies you and the queen."
(End of this chapter)