Chapter 156 Successful Promotion
"The floral and bird pattern on this dress is nice, but the bodice part is too plain and lacks design highlights."
"This kind of dress is very picky, unless you have a refined facial features and a slim figure, otherwise ordinary people can't handle it."
"Although the drawing skills are good, it lacks originality."
The judges and audience were divided in their opinions.
"Now let's warmly welcome designer number 16 with a round of applause."
It was Abigail's first time wearing her own designed dress and showcasing it on stage.
She felt a bit nervous in her heart, but when she remembered what Abella had said before going on stage, she managed to restrain her inner panic and tried to treat this place as a street in an ancient architecture, and herself, just casually taking a walk outside, feeling content and comfortable.
Walking around on the stage, she exuded a charm that received widespread praise. Whether it was her personal style or the dress she was wearing, it emitted a strong sense of modern retro.
"I originally thought her facial features couldn't support such a grand and dignified dress, but with a different hairstyle, this dress seems to have been tailor-made for her. It looks so good."
"This dress looks like it's from a high fashion brand. Designer number 16 is so talented."
In comparison, the previous designs were all too ordinary and didn't give a dazzling feeling.
Steven Bass's gaze fell on her. The design was good, and coupled with her wavy curls and alluring appearance, he gave her a score of nine.
Other judges also gave scores of eight and nine...
After stepping down from the stage, Abigail was extremely excited. "Abella, I think we have a chance to advance to the third round!"
"We were always destined to win." Abella had great confidence in their design, with the combination of retro elements and artistic abstract paintings easily standing out among those landscapes and birds and flowers.
"Now let's warmly welcome all the designers and their assistants on stage with the loudest applause!"
As soon as the host's voice fell, there was a tidal wave of applause from the audience.
Ten designers and their assistants went on stage one after another.
"Just now, these designers and their assistants have showcased their works one by one, and the scores have come out."
"Everyone can see from the big screen that the highest score goes to designer number 16 and her assistant. Let's applaud and congratulate them on their successful promotion!"
The applause thundered throughout the venue.
Abigail happily bowed, thanking the judges and audience who supported her, and said a few words of gratitude.
On the other hand, Abella remained calm and composed throughout.
"Let's once again warmly applaud and congratulate designer number 16, 21, and 29 on their successful promotion to the third round!"
Backstage, Blair Parsons was furious. She had brought four designers this time, but none of them made it to the next round!
At this moment, designers number three and number four returned to the rest area, and Blair Parsons couldn't help but stand up and slap them hard.
"What's the use of the company supporting you for so long! A bunch of useless people! You can't even compare to a piece of the Parsons family's garbage!"
And Isla couldn't believe that even after she personally intervened, they didn't even make it into the top three.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, she didn't know how to explain to her parents when she went back...
Before participating in the competition, she had vowed with great confidence that she would definitely come back in the top three!
"Miss Isla, I am not as skilled as others, you can deduct my salary..." Designer number 9 felt very regretful.
In her heart, Isla cursed silently: useless!
But she remained silent on the surface, not knowing how to explain when she went back...
"Abella, making it to the top three is already incredible for me..." Abigail lowered her voice, extremely excited. "Whether I can get first place later or not, I won't ask for more."
After all, making it to the top three already qualified her to participate in the international competition...
By participating, there would be a chance to meet Lady Margaret...
She didn't know if Lady Margaret would be a judge in the international competition...
"If we're going to do it, let's do it the best." Abella looked ahead with a calm expression and spoke softly, "People in this world only remember who the champion is, what the runner-up and the third place are called, and very few people know."
Upon hearing this, Abigail immediately felt the reasoning behind it.
She regained her confidence in striving for first place.
"Before I announce the content of the third round, please welcome our models for today, Ava, Taylor, and Leah, with the loudest applause," the host announced.
As the host's voice fell, everyone was surprised. There were still models today?
The three girls slowly walked onto the stage, shocking everyone.
Were these three girls disabled?
"Ava was trapped under the ruins for three days and nights during last year's earthquake. She not only lost her left leg but also her family."
"Taylor suffered extensive burns on her hands and feet in a fire. She has visible scars and walks with a limp."
"Leah's left hand was accidentally crushed by a machine due to overwork."
"They are all at a beautiful age but have endured inhumane suffering prematurely. The content of this round is for designers to design outfits that best suit them, showcasing their beauty."
Ava was assigned to Abigail and Abella's team.
Abigail looked at Ava's prosthetic left leg and couldn't help but feel heartache. Would it be painful to walk like this?
"Take your gaze back," Abella reminded softly.
External attention, whether it's goodwill or curiosity, pity or sympathy, would greatly impact people with disabilities.
"Now you are a designer, designing the outfit that suits her best is what you should do."
Upon hearing Abella's words, Abigail refocused her attention. She began to use the materials provided by the organizers to create a cool sports outfit for Ava.
Throughout the process, she didn't ask for Abella's opinion but had a clear idea and exposed Ava's prosthetic leg.
This is exactly what Abella hoped for.
In comparison, designers number 21 and number 29 chose to cover up the model's ugly side, wanting to make them look like regular people.
Forty minutes later, the three models put on the outfits tailored for them by the designers.
The clothes, walking on the stage for a fashion show.
Steven Bass picked up the microphone and asked Abigail, "Why make her reveal her prosthetic limb?"
Abigail took the microphone and said very seriously, "I want to use this opportunity to tell Ava and many others like her not to be afraid that their prosthetic limbs will scare us. I think it's more like your medal, to show it openly. You can be appreciated and liked."
Ava heard this and tears welled up in her eyes.
"No one has the right to judge you and say you are not good. Good or not is determined by yourselves. Perhaps the outside world associates health with legs and sports, but sports should be a symbol of resilience, even if you have one less leg, it doesn't affect your passion, you can still run on the field, blossom, and shine."
Ava nodded and tears couldn't help but roll down.
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