Black Label [EN]: Chapter 266

Black Label Episode 17

It was definitely a factory.

And….

‘An abandoned factory.’

Wasn’t it a factory floor filled with green lubricant and cluttered with all sorts of materials?

Even….

The air was thick with the smell of mold, and a musty odor stung the nose, making it hard to guess when the last person had set foot there.

In such an abandoned factory….

I didn’t think there could be a special secret hidden that would surprise everyone.

So.

Perhaps everyone thought this show would be a complete failure.

“Good heavens….”

Suddenly, the wall that had been blocking everyone’s path collapsed.

At the same time.

The garden hidden behind it was revealed.

“Fantastic….”

All kinds of flowers were in full bloom.

How many were there?

It looked like at least tens of thousands.

“Beautiful….”

Everyone was mesmerized by the unexpected sight hidden inside the abandoned factory, craning their necks to take it all in.

But….

For some reason, the runway where the models would walk was still nowhere to be seen.

“Where’s the runway…?”

As Bart looked around for the runway, Sarah pointed with her chin at the ‘conveyor belt’ installed inside the factory.

“Could that be the runway?”

“No way….”

“There has to be a runway.”

Just then.

– Please take your assigned seats.

As the announcement played, everyone began to quickly occupy the available chairs and settle in….

And the music began to play.

Nocturne.

A piece expressing the sentiment of the night.

As the music began to play, passing through the introduction and entering the main part in earnest.

Step, step-.

Male and female models dressed in clothing inspired by spring walked out one by one.

“I knew it.”

As Sarah expected.

“What could it mean….”

They were walking along the conveyor belt as if they were mass-produced goods….

Step, step-.

They seemed to exude an attitude of confidence from birth….

Their confident strides were enough to elicit admiration from those watching.

Step, step-.

The models looked as if they were personifications of ‘flowers’ or ‘spring.’

Each had different shades of makeup, and each had different colored hair.

What’s more?

They were wearing colorful tweed jackets on top, and skirts that tightened around the hips below….

And each carried a new tote bag of a different color neatly over their shoulders.

Perhaps that’s why?

The audience was reminded of species of flowers as they watched the models moving proudly along the conveyor belt runway.

Rose, tulip, daffodil, canola….

Extremely aesthetic and beautiful clothes were being presented one after another.

In fact, the clothes that have been shown so far already overwhelm the shows of other brands.

This was because there was no shortage in terms of sheer visual impact as well as quantity.

But the show had only just begun.

Dozens of models wearing clothes that embodied spring disappeared to the ‘end’ of the conveyor belt, out of the audience’s sight….

Thump, thump, thump, thump!

The music gradually intensified, and all the lights went out.

Then, a single, intensely bright long-pin light illuminated the far end.

It was a ‘wall.’

Thanks to the use of lighting, everyone’s attention was drawn to the wall in the distance, monopolizing the glamorous and intense long-pin lights.

Thump!

Once again, one of the walls in front of them collapsed….

“Wow….”

A new season appeared.

Beyond the wall….

Summer was hidden.

“This is all real sand…?”

The floor was covered with sand that seemed to have been brought from an actual beach….

“Waves…!”

Jae-seung had moved the emerald sea of the Atlantic Ocean, where he had stayed during his break.

What’s more?

They even had mechanical equipment to create waves.

The music faded out….

Just as everyone was in a state of confusion as if they had crash-landed on a beach.

Amid the pleasant sound of waves and the cries of seagulls, the model walk began again.

Step, step.

Models wearing women’s clothing made with Cape Cod Beach as a motif began to pour out.

Geometric logos and patterns were embroidered all over the tight products that emphasized curves….

The shape evoked the idea of representing the altitude and curvature of some unknown beautiful terrain.

In particular, the Wallflower shoulder bag made of vinyl material, worn up and down with Wallflower products, hanging on the hands or shoulders of models walking barefoot….

Successfully captivated the eyes of the audience perfectly.

“Beautiful….”

They were pursuing extreme aesthetics.

Only….

Clothes focused on beauty.

“How could they think of this….”

In fact, thinking about this may not be that difficult.

However….

The important thing is whether you have the ability to make it a reality.

Lee had that ability.

He has the capital and ability to bring Atlantic seawater to Paris, to move shining grains of sand intact….

He had the capital and ability to artificially create waves through mechanical equipment and transform a factory into a beach.

“Is there no limit….”

A rookie designer who came up with brilliant ideas every time established himself as an established designer and secured capital.

Now that he had the ability to realize his imagination, his limits became unclear.

“Wow….”

Just as everyone was exclaiming in admiration.

Bang!

Suddenly, with a noise reminiscent of a gunshot, all the lights went out….

Silence flows for a while.

Once again, the long-pin light began to illuminate the last wall.

Crack.

The last temporary wall began to crack, revealing the hidden space.

It was autumn.

A brown cliff that seemed to have been shaped like the rocky area of ​​the Grand Canyon.

Ticking, ticking.

While the sound of ticking, which was on the faster side, echoed instead of music, the model walk continued.

The show is reaching its climax.

The theme of the show has now changed from summer to the next season, autumn, and everyone watched the model walk with full concentration.

The texture of the fabric.

The fit of the product.

The embroidered pattern.

The model’s walk.

Facial expressions and gestures.

Everything was naturally harmonized and clearly saying something.

“Lee is a great conductor….”

One critic muttered lowly.

Moving according to his direction….

It was like a performance by an orchestra.

No, no.

I also felt a dreamy feeling as if I was watching a large-scale flash mob event.

This is….

If I had to summarize it in one word, I thought it would be best to define it as ‘art.’

At that time.

Again, with a “thump!” sound, the lights went out, and this time they began to illuminate the second floor.

A picture reminiscent of the Alps was embroidered along the wall of the passage on the second floor of the factory….

At the same time, snow that suddenly began to fall from the sky obscured the audience’s view.

It was the last theme, winter.

They had no choice but to feel as if they had watched four shows in a row.

Spring, summer, autumn, winter.

It was like showing four shows in a row using only one factory building of several hundred square feet.

There must be a reason why all the windows were closed and the show time was set to night when there was no light.

‘Was it all for spatial separation?’

He completely separated the space with temporary walls and lighting.

He covered his eyes with walls and manipulated the audience’s gaze using lighting.

He hid the space he wanted to hide with the illuminance of the lighting….

He simply used the space he wanted to show to the extreme.

‘It’s an unprecedented show….’

Just as silence was flowing.

Click!

Suddenly, various mechanical sounds began to ring out instead of music.

As if a factory would be heard if it started operating….

Artificial and repetitive noise repeatedly echoed.

Squeak, click, squeak, click.

In the meantime….

Bang!

With a noise reminiscent of a gunshot, only the factory conveyor belt was lit up.

In the deep darkness, the only thing that caught the audience’s eyes was the conveyor belt.

Whirr-!

The belt started operating….

“Bag…?”

‘Tote bags’ began to flow out along the conveyor belt.

Dozens, hundreds, thousands of colorful tote bags.

In reality, tote bags are manufactured through processes in factories around the world.

It came out along the belt as if acknowledging and ridiculing that fact.

It was a shocking production.

No brand has ever presented only products without accompanying models at a show.

How long has it been?

Suddenly, with a “whirr-.” sound, the speed of the conveyor belt gradually increased….

Clack!

Once again, all the lights went out and began to illuminate only one part of the conveyor belt.

Because the factory of several hundred square feet was filled with darkness, everyone’s attention was focused on one point….

Above the only space that was revealed by the light, a truly beautiful and aesthetic handbag was placed.

It has such a beautiful appearance that it makes the ‘tote bag’ that has been shown so far feel unattractive….

Devil Bag.

A product made by Jae-seung, who is considered the world’s top designer, based on the finest leather and decorated with pure gold or diamonds.

Also, a product that will decorate the finale of a show that was held amidst everyone’s concerns, but as usual, overturned expectations and proceeded successfully.

I wanted to have it.

Even before these circumstances were known, everyone in the venue was already captivated by a strong desire to get their hands on the handbag.

Just one handbag captivated the eyes of countless people and stirred up the greed and desire inherent in their hearts.

“Waaaaaaa!”

Some people unknowingly shouted and cheered….

“Damn it….”

Some people realized that Lee’s show was a complete success and could not help but sigh….

“As expected….”

And some other person.

“Lee….”

He was just smiling brightly, as if he felt relieved that his successor to inherit everything had been decided.

“You are the owner of the next generation.”

It was Chairman Ardo.

Like that….

The show ended.

But.

The factory was still dark.

Because the lights were off….

I had no intention of turning it on again.

– At the same time as announcing the end of Wallflower’s show to all the distinguished guests who came a long way, we would like to express our deep gratitude….

Then, in succession….

– Now, we will begin the auction for the Devil Bag.

The Devil Bag auction has begun.