Chapter 87 The Birth of "Midnight in Paris" (seeking follow-up reading)
Fashion and movies are inextricably linked.
The clothes, accessories, hairstyles, and manners of the characters on the screen are all exquisitely designed by the creators to stimulate subconscious messages in the audience, making each classic character look so authentic. Unparalleled.
In the 1920s, an independent clothing department first appeared in the industry, and it has been driving the progress of screen aesthetics.
In 1939, film master William Cameron Manzers (art designer, director, producer, screenwriter) was appointed as the art director of "Gone with the Wind" before the filming of the film.
In order to better assist the directors, actors, and other crew members at the time, a position was created - art director.
Based on different expressions of art, the story of an indissoluble bond is more than just a sleeveless little black dress.
Marlene Dietrich's bright appearance on the screen in Hitchcock's film "The Sea" was presented by her and Christian Dior, as well as in 1955's "To Catch a Thief" The bejeweled Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot in "God Created Woman" in 1956...
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After dinner, it was naturally on the lips of several people sitting together. Art, fashion, Paris are topics closely related to movies.
Everyone expressed their opinions, sometimes listening attentively, sometimes expressing their opinions.
Following the discussion in Paris, everyone slowly debated whether Louis Le Vau played a decisive role in the Palace of Versailles or Charles Le Brun...
Look at someone acting like an obedient person The female figure sat aside and listened to everyone chatting, but never spoke.
Anna Wintour, who was drinking champagne, suddenly turned her head and stared at her and asked: "Liu, has Xiang taken you on a tour of Paris?"
His eyes remained on Xiang Yang. Liu Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then she pursed her lips in despair, shook her head and said: "I just wandered around the banks of the Seine and also went to the 'Cat Alley'."
"Oh, really?"
Anna glanced at Xiang Yang, who had left a deep impression on her. During the chat, he, who had devoted a lot of energy to reading art-related books since his rebirth, was impressed. The other party was deeply impressed.
When talking about the closely related history and art of London and Paris, Xiang Yang is always able to add some perspectives that everyone has missed.
At the same time, they will also briefly describe some places where they coincide or collide with Chinese culture.
Just like the sentence "If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight" in Shakespeare's "Henry IV", which is thousands of miles apart and more than a thousand years apart, the sentence "The old heaven will send great responsibilities to the people here" in "Mencius" Also, one must first work hard on one’s mind and body and work one’s muscles and bones..." There is a wonderful connection in this.
"Xiang, this is so inappropriate of you. Your knowledge should not be used to show off at parties, but you should take your girlfriend to enjoy the romantic Paris."
"Yes, Xiang, what you did makes me really disappointed in you.”
“Xiang, you actually let such a beautiful woman pray for good news?”
I heard that Xiang Yang didn’t even take Liu Qianqian shopping. In Paris, everyone present felt a little restless, and the accusations made Xiang Yang a little embarrassed.
I…
I think so too.
No, it doesn’t matter that the pursuit of romance by the French guys present is unmatched, why are these two British guys joining in the fun?
Just when Xiang Yang felt a little guilty and licked his lips in embarrassment, wanting to say something, Liu Qianqian shook his hand, smiled at everyone and explained:
"Xiang said that Paris at midnight is a bit dangerous. And he was a little busy during the day, so he didn't make time."
Feeling the softness in his palm, Xiang Yang responded softly and said, "Yes. , In fact, I plan to invite her to stay for a while and go to the museum together, and then visit the places where famous people have stopped, and of course enjoy some beautiful scenery.”
"Midnight in Paris..." Anna opened her mouth. She looked at her boyfriend Bill Nye, raised her eyebrows and said, "This is a good idea, a bit like that guy's movie." "Midnight in Barcelona"? "Bill reacted quickly.
He smacked his lips about Woody Allen, a man his girlfriend did not want to mention.
It’s hard to say what happened to this person. It’s a bit confusing, but there is no conclusive evidence for the key accusations... I can only say that there are indeed criticisms in his private life.
When the French people present heard people from other places discussing Paris, which they were proud of, the whole family turned their attention to JCE.
"Ahem." Noticing his family's prayers, JCE shrugged, "How about this, let's play a game. We use relationships as a team to see who can tell more about celebrities in Paris. The winner will be How about I develop a perfume for her?"
"Okay, that's a good idea." Xiangyang smiled when he heard this. He was quite confident in this aspect.
Besides, the perfume... rubbing Liu Qianqian's soft fingertips, he had already thought of the name of the perfume... Well... it should be considered him.
"JCE, it's not good for you to be such a scumbag." Anna did not agree directly. Instead, she rolled her eyes at her friend, nodded to Xiang Yang, and said, "Why don't we form an alliance? If we win, I will give you two How about an invitation to MetGala?”
“MetGala!”
When Little John heard this, he quickly nodded for Xiang Yang. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Charity Gala in New York is an annual fashion industry feast.
One ticket alone costs up to 25,000 US dollars. It is the most grand party in the fashion industry and is praised as the "Oscars of the fashion industry"...
"Well..." Anna heard Xiang Yang deliberately refused the proposal.
After all, giving an exclusive perfume as a gift to her who just got together is what he wants to do most at the moment. "I'm sorry, Anna, your proposal is very tempting, but I think Let my girlfriend decide."
After Xiang Yang finished speaking, he turned his head.
As for Liu Qianqian, who was sitting sideways, the moment she heard Xiang Yang hand over the decision-making power to her, she knew that she couldn't help at all, her eyes gradually dimmed and her expression flickered with emotion.
The beautiful feeling of being cared for, respected, cared for, and cared for by Xiangyang lingered in her heart, filling it up.
She replied without thinking: "I listen to you."
"I think..." Xiang Yang wanted to say that the perfume is better. After all, there will be a chance after the party, but JCE's Customized fragrances are a very rare opportunity.
But before he could explain the difference, Anna, who was rejected by Xiang Yang and then Liu Qianqian, frowned and her eyes became sharp and mean.
The two little guys who didn't know what they meant were so affectionate in front of her, which really made her feel a little... and she couldn't help but sigh: It's good to be young.
Seeing her sudden expression, Bill Nye, who had been thinking about this sudden idea and the wonderful fun in it, raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said softly:
"How about we do this? As a bonus, how about a role in a low-budget movie? "
"Dear, this is a great idea, a movie about the history of Paris. It can also be related to our fashion.”
"You mean?"
"How about calling it "Midnight in Paris"?"
"Midnight in Paris" is written and directed by Woody Allen, starring Owen Wilson and Rachel Mack Starring Adams and many other movie stars, it was the opening film of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. It won multiple Oscar nominations in 2012, winning Best Original Screenplay and the 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay. It was nominated for multiple awards and won the Saturn Award for Best in the same year. Screenwriter, nominated for Best Fantasy Film. Among them, the First Lady of France plays the role of a tour guide in the film. If you are interested, please watch it. This film is very suitable for the novel, and I have been choosing it for a long time.
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