[Chapter 620: Happiness Cos Too Quickly]
Emily tapped her finger on Diane Kruger's asurents and remarked, "Did you forget? You specifically asked us to pay attention to their body types when selecting models."
Eric glanced at the A-cup note beside the asurents before he looked back at the slightly shy Diane Kruger in the center of the room. While he mostly rembered her facial features as sowhat sharp, that was mostly from images of her around thirty. At this mont, Diane had just turned eighteen. Despite her hair being styled into a bun to appear more mature, her petite, round face still exuded a youthful vibe. It was this very freshness that drew Eric in.
Edward Lazarek smoothly guided Diane through the interview process, then glanced at the two big bosses nearby who had been quietly discussing things. Since they were right beside him, he likely caught on to Eric's interest in one of the three models.
Noticing Edward's questioning gaze, Eric signaled to a stylist and whispered a few words. The stylist, with Diane looking excited yet a bit nervous under the envious gazes of the other two models, led her away to a temporary makeup room.
After the pair of models went for their auditions, the makeup artist returned with Diane, who appeared transford. Her new look turned heads in the room. With her hair let down from the previous bun, her hair frad her small face, which seed even more delicate. The bright red lip color had been completely replaced with a softer rosy tint, showcasing the full bloom of youthful vitality that an eighteen-year-old girl should possess.
Eric leaned toward an equally shocked Emily and said, "Look at this girl! She has a sweet, innocent charm that naturally invokes a protective instinct. This is the kind of image that will be highly sought after. I believe we could even develop her as one of Victoria's Secret's five spokesmodels."
Before anyone in the audition room could respond, Diane, who had been sowhat tense, excitedly covered her mouth.
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At that ti, the hottest topic in the fashion world was that Eric Williams would personally create an annual fashion show for the brand he held shares in, LTD. So big nas in the industry occasionally mocked him, questioning his fashion sense, but all the models and their agencies understood this represented a golden opportunity for fa. For modeling agencies, this was an ideal platform to elevate their models.
For the models themselves, this opportunity felt particularly precious. If they could join this show, their profiles would soar, leading to more gigs and endorsents. So might even cross over into Hollywood, like Claudia Schiffer.
The five spokesmodel spots for Victoria's Secret had beco the PR focus of several modeling agencies. Everyone knew those five would garner more resource allocation, and most assud only top nas like Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell would receive these opportunities. Although Eric had specifically selected Diane, and she felt sure she could win a spot in the show, she had never dared to hope for an invitation to be a Victoria's Secret spokesmodel. Hearing Eric say that one sentence left her feeling overwheld by happiness.
Though Emily and Edward hadn't voiced their opinions yet, it was clear to everyone in the audition room that Eric's word on this mattered. The makeup artist who had just styled Diane noticed she seed a bit unsteady and quickly ca over to help her.
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Eric had complete control over this matter. With Eric's judgnt made clear, neither Emily nor Edward would oppose it.
After Diane cald down a bit, Eric smiled and asked, "So, Miss Kruger, are you willing to accept the invitation to be a Victoria's Secret spokesmodel?"
Diane, flustered and a bit incoherent, nodded and replied, "Yes, Mr. Williams! Of course, I would be thrilled to!"
"Great! I hope you and your agent can wait for a bit. After the auditions, we can discuss the contract details."
Once Diane left the room, Emily shook her head and remarked, "Eric, that girl is indeed impressive. But don't you think her ntal resilience could use so work?"
Eric knew Emily was referring to Diane's earlier nervous deanor. He tapped on her profile and replied, "Emily, not everyone's life is as smooth as yours. This girl cos from a small town in Germany, without connections or background. Without a special opportunity, she could fade away in the fashion world in a few years, settling down and becoming a nobody. This chance could change her life forever. It's not an overreaction to be this excited. During the success of Ho Alone, I sotis felt like breaking down in tears from the emotion."
Emily waved her hand dismissively and said, "Alright, you've made your point. But you're comparing soone who at eighteen has achieved fa and wealth others may never get. What's there to cry about? If anything, it's others who should be upset compared to you, right?"
Eric chuckled slightly but didn't answer; instead, he invited the next group of models in. Though it was just a formality, the audition didn't wrap up until well after six o'clock.
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Eric reviewed Emily's initial list and adjusted it, tentatively selecting Diane Kruger and Tyra Banks as two of the new spokesmodels, aside from Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. Tyra's inclusion was based not just on her qualifications but also on a consideration for diversity; after all, if all five spokesmodels were white, it would surely stir controversy later on. The last spot was still undecided, and both Emily and Edward leaned towards Claudia, but Eric needed to confirm Claudia's availability.
By the ti the interviews finished, it was late evening. Entrusting Emily and Edward with discussions about the endorsent with Diane, Eric changed into a different outfit in the temporary makeup room and quickly left the studio. That night was the celebration for True Lies. Despite the competition from Saving Private Ryan during the sumr box office, True Lies had still proven to be a significant success, and a celebratory party was, of course, unavoidable.
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