Chapter 86 - Undeniably a Fresh Design (2/2)
The judges nodded and walked a bit further down to Karen's design. Only Zhi Hei, Chen Mu, Lin Que, Susu and Lily caught that vexatious smirk on his face as Professor Luo Xia walked towards Karen's design with his head lifted up proudly.
Instant applauds spread in the room from the judges as they observed the beautiful petal like layered dress and the accessories that were made from the simplest materials. ”As expected from a student who previously attended the famous Paris Academy for Design! Such an Original design!”
Karen's smile grew wider as she heard the judge's description of her work. She didn't even say a word and already, she received so many compliments. The gradient colored petals hinted water droplets on some areas of the dress. From a distance, the dress looked like a lively blossoming rose, fresh from the wilderness as the gradient colors faded in and out. The earrings looked like rose thorns and necklace had a simple tree branch design.
The judges were extremely impressed by her design, but when they saw the out of place looking heels, they frowned sightly. ”Miss. Yin, May I ask why you chose this pair of heels to combine with this elegant outfit?” The judge asked politely as wished to hear her explanation for her unique combination.
Karen stood up straight and answered, ”These heels were designed by me to match with the lively flowery dress. I believe that they matched perfectly and would bring nature out from the wild. With the heels, it makes the dress stand out even more.”
The judges excused themselves for a second and discussed from a distance about her response.
”How could she say that with such confidence? That dress is indeed extremely elegant, but those heels make the rose look like it is about to wither. If she responded with something related to protecting the wild or preserving beauty then it would still be barely passable.” One of the judges shook his head as he scribbled comments under the scoring box.
Another judge checked off the scoring chart as he commented, ”The accessories and detailed dress is indeed something very charming and catching. The heels... on the other hand, lack originality and even pulls the entire design down with it. It's looks more like an incomplete puzzle and someone forcibly made a random puzzle piece fit in.”
Professor Luo Xia chuckled, ”Shall we move on to Yin, Susu's design?” When he said her surname, he purposely raised his voice by a tad to hint to the judges of an obvious connection between them.
”Yin... are they sisters?” The judges questioned, but shrugged and continued with the event. They gathered in front of Susu's table and felt anticipated to see her design.
Susu greeted the judges politely and introduced her work, ”before I reveal my product, I want to express my ideas fully. I've focused on my design based on the recent news of Australia's fire. With the fierce flames killing different animals, I used a variety of colors and representation for the dying animals out there. The main idea for my designs has always concentrated on one idea, in which, this design today is for the hope of saving the wilderness.”
Lily walked out from behind the room separator that they had brought. Slowly, she stepped out elegantly and spread her loose designed trimmed layers repeatedly as she walked. The fiery red flames depicted the serious needs for assistance and alertness. The silver crafts that were designed with simple shapes around her waist line and reached the top part of the dress represented the dying wilderness.
When the thin trimmed layers were spread and layered back on top one another, it felt like they were watching a mini film of wild fire with animals flying and running away. The small drips of silver that highlighted parts of the dress moved as Lily waved the layers and spun around in slow motion.
The design was too intriguing that the judges were rendered speechless with their lips parted in surprise. Lily's right hand had a golden branch designed bracelet that connected to the white ring on her middle finger. Her hairstyle was done in a half updo with two golden tree branches hairpins holding it up.
Likewise, the dress was filled with different gradient colors of red and sometimes blue compared to Karen's design. The top half of Susu's design was a sleeveless one where it transitions from a starry night sky down to the flaming nature below. Everything looked perfect and fitting.
When Lily finished showing off the dress, the judges continued to stare and forgot to even score. Professor Luo Xia was the first to break the silence as he asked, ”why did you choose to design that tree branch ring connected bracelet? Isn't it a little too simple?”
Susu smiled and adjusted Lily's arm position, ”Because my design was lacking this last piece to make it complete. With this, my design is fully presentable.”
Lily's arm slanted upwards across the dress with the ring reaching the starry night sky, specifically filling in an empty space between the twinkling star design. Once again, it took the judges breath away. The golden tree branch bracelet reflected on the silver drips and curvy shapes; similar to the rays of sunlight that presented hope and a brighter future.
Areas of the dress glimmered with golden hints of color; bringing calmness against the flames. While the judges focused on Lily, Chen Mu backed away to give special instructions to the staff to adjust the angle of the lightings. Right after Lily adjusted her arm, the lighting shone on her; making the ring and sparkling stars become one, creating a full moon.
Susu smiled with her eyes filled with joy, ”And this is what I mean by complete.”
Once her design was fully displayed to every judge, Professor Luo Xia clapped loudly and announced, ”I believe we don't even need to check off the score to know who the winner is. Am I right?”
The other five judges nodded alongside as their vision concentrated on the breathtaking dress in front of them. Susu smirked and crossed her arm, ”Since I am the last contestant, may I ask how long will it take for the results to be announced?”
The judges exchanged glances and smiled, ”We are pleased to announce that the winner to this year's Huang Corps' event is Yin, Susu! The second place goes to Yin, Karen. As for the third, we will need to discuss further to come up with a proper winner, which will be announced later. Thank you very much for your patience and efforts to join us here today! We hope to see you all next year!”
”That's not fair!” Karen accidentally slipped her tongue and ruined everyone's mood. Everybody turned their attention to her and her design.