From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

It wasn't just the Chanel show; the entire Paris Fashion Week was in shock and disbelief, unable to believe what they were seeing even with their own eyes.

Anson actually modified Karl's design, incredibly!

And he did it at the Chanel fashion show, after Karl had unexpectedly extended a personal invitation, Anson just brazenly slapped him in the face like that.

So, was this audacity or just plain stupidity? Wasn't this tantamount to gatecrashing? Although everyone knew that pretty faces didn't equal intelligence, what was Anson's empty head thinking? What was he expecting? Did he really think Karl would greet him with a smile and applause?

Heh heh.

Anyone could guess the outcome:

It wouldn't end well.

Even Anna wouldn't easily alter Karl's designs, let alone Anson.

Why?

Because Karl's ability to dominate the industry for so many years stemmed from his strength, forging his prestige through trial and error. Now, Anson was trying to show off his axe-wielding skills in front of Guan Gong, the God of War?

Haha, what a joke.

For a moment, people didn't know how to look Anson in the eye. If it was arrogance born of favor, Karl hadn't even started to favor Anson yet; if it was a stroke of genius, how could an outsider like Anson come up with such an absurd and foolish strategy?

So, who gave Anson the courage?

Envy, jealousy, animosity, besides these emotions, there was also schadenfreude and trepidation. The onlookers were stunned by the disastrous scene unfolding before them, more shocked than seeing a river of blood.

Edgar and Eddie, who entered the show after him, also witnessed the scene, both freezing in place. Regardless of their previous thoughts, standing before Karl at this moment still made their legs weak and their knees tremble slightly.

Not to mention them, even Anna quieted down and didn't speak.

Anna appreciating Anson was one thing, offending Karl for Anson's sake was another. Anna and Karl, two giants in the industry, also respected each other's expertise. She wouldn't easily undermine Karl before the designer expressed his opinion—

Moreover, today was Chanel's day.

Gazes quietly shifted between Anson and Karl.

Honestly, Anson was also a little apprehensive—

This kind of outfit happened after 2022, and Karl unfortunately passed away in 2019. In other words, this was an idea that Karl hadn't even come up with, but now it was appearing twenty years earlier.

Anson couldn't be sure of Karl's attitude.

However.

Anson knew what he was doing. He had thought it through when making the choice in the hotel, and now it was time to face the consequences calmly. No matter the outcome, this was his choice, his decision, and he was willing to bear all the consequences.

Confidence, composure, serenity.

Anson met Karl's scrutinizing gaze and quietly shielded Eddie behind him.

He wasn't worried about being blacklisted by Karl; at worst, he could go back to Hollywood and continue making popcorn movies. But Eddie couldn't; Eddie's fashion career in Paris had just begun.

Imperceptibly, Anson straightened his back slightly, revealing an inviolable stance.

One sentence, concise and decisive, stirred up ripples, shocking the entire audience.

The bustling gazes swarmed towards Anson in disbelief.

Wait, what just happened?

The brains couldn't react, unable to keep up with the pace as they looked at each other.

Huh? What did Karl say?

Like it?

How is that possible?

How is that possible!

The entire place was silent.

Because it was too shocking, so much so that even exclamations couldn't be uttered, the brain went blank, and the whole world went silent for a short time.

And the masterminds of everything, Karl and Anson, seemed much more relaxed.

Karl rarely nodded slightly, "You are the first person to modify my design." A smile lifted, "Anna said you made a statement about fashion last time, that clothes are just a pile of fabric before they are worn?"

Does Karl like others to modify his designs?

No. Of course not.

Karl himself is a designer. If others modify his designs, it means they are not satisfied with the design. How could Karl like that?

But this time is different.

From Dior's fashion show to Anna's chat, a few strokes outlined Anson's image, giving Karl a new perspective to examine his own work.

This is also the fundamental reason why Karl invited Anson to the Chanel show—

Curiosity.

Seeing Anson today, Karl was inspired. He truly understood what Anson meant by those words to Anna, that clothes are just a pile of fabric, but they are given a soul by people, and people's pursuit of fashion and trends is often a pursuit of a person's lifestyle.

The Anson in front of him perfectly embodies this—

It's not that Anson shines because of Chanel, but that Chanel shines because of Anson.

People won't marvel, 'Anson is wearing a set of luxury goods, so envious;' but people will exclaim, 'Anson's outfit embodies a brand new soul.'

Fashion and trends are injected with new vitality.

Karl likes this.

Therefore, if modifying the design is a necessary path for self-adjustment, then Karl can accept it, and even appreciate Anson's taste and color.

Although this is Chanel, it's a different story when worn by Anson.

Involuntarily, Karl looked at him a few more times, inspiration constantly flowing in his mind. He exchanged a glance with Anna, and the two of them smiled.

However, Karl is Karl. No matter how much he likes and appreciates it, he won't lose his composure, but a few short words are enough. Karl personally greeted Anson into the show.

Edgar and Eddie exchanged a glance. Eddie was still shy and introverted, and couldn't see anything, but Edgar's palms were already soaked with sweat. Only now did the two of them breathe a long sigh of relief and regain some ease.

They passed this test, but their steps were still unsteady, unable to find their center of gravity, still unable to believe that they had passed the test like this.

And the boiling point of the entire show has only just begun.

In the blink of an eye, the news spread throughout Paris with wings—

Anson changed Karl's design, but received Karl's personal approval.

This time, it completely exploded.

If the expectation value had already climbed to eight or even nine out of ten before Anson's appearance today, then Anson's true appearance completely subverted the entire evaluation system and gave a brand new answer.

Performance?

One hundred and twenty points. It's not even on the same level. Anson once again shook the entire fashion circle in his own way.

More than amazement, more than shock, the discussion never stops.

Following Dior, Anson shines again at Chanel.

Under the spotlight, Anson had just sat down when he noticed the half-asleep lady on his right. The memory of encountering Anne Hathaway on the plane surged back—

Wait, can he change seats?