Fashioned For Love | Minsung AU

Thirty

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A/N: Split POVs might be more common hahahaha, certain scenes just play in my head that way

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Minho

Regardless of what was going on in his personal life, Lee Minho of all people knew that the show must go on. And after all of the hard work Jisung and team put into Nocturnal Allure, he wouldn't let a single thing put a damper on what was going to be the highlight of his year. Today was the day of their fashion show and no matter how many times he's done this before, he was always excited to debut his latest collection. Especially this joint one with Han. It was the first time he did a collaboration with someone who complimented his style so perfectly and it felt like his best work to date. Plus this was Han's first fashion show (of this scale and at this level professionally) and he just wanted everything to be perfect. He was so talented and he deserved for his debut to the fashion world to show off his tremendous creativity and effort.

Speaking of Han, where was he?

A quick search yielded results he should've expected, he found Han peeking through the curtain to look at the stage that their models would walk down. The stage design for Nocturnal Allure, unfolded in a grand, candle-lit venue, blending the mystery of Victorian gothic with sleek, modern aesthetics. The runway, draped in deep burgundy velvet and shadowed by towering, wrought iron arches, feels like stepping into a moonlit manor. Fog spills across the floor, swirling around the models' feet like mist on a cold winter night. Subtly, Minho places a hand on Han's back, getting his attention. "It's exciting isn't it?" He murmured, peeking at the stage and the audience filled with influencers, idols, fashionistas and plenty of media publications.

"And nerve wracking," Jisung admitted.

He nodded, chuckling, "Indeed. But trust me, no matter what happens, it'll be okay. You should be proud of yourself. You made an amazing collection."

Han smiled, "You mean we made an amazing collection."

Minho nodded again, grinning, "Exactly. So no worries needed. Now come on, let's do last checks with the models."

They were using their usual models, but they'd gotten a few special ones like Lisa, Wisdom and of course, this was also Hyunjin's big debut. And he had to say, he'd always found Hwang to be gorgeous but he was transcending mortal beauty. Chan was going to flip. After completing their last looks, the models were all lined up, ready to go. The show would start and end with Hyunjin and personally after seeing him during the dry runs he couldn't imagine a better person to showcase their designs. Plus he was happy to see Hyunjin doing something more than being an assistant. And face it, he was made for this. If he hadn't been so cold and detached back then maybe he would've pushed him himself. But then again, after seeing him with Chan, maybe it was best that it happened this way.

"Come on Mr. Lee," Jisung said playfully, "The show is about to start. "We should take our seats."

"Sure. You look stunning by the way," Minho whispered, both of them were dressed in their own designs and he was admiring the way their new line accentuated Jisung's waist and the effort he'd made with his hair and makeup. "You could be with our models."

"As clumsy as I am? No, I'll stick with designing," Han giggled softly. "But thank you. You're gorgeous as ever. They won't know if they should focus on you or the stage."

"Oh hush," he chided, a pleased smirk on his lips, as he ushered them to their spot.

Just as they sat down, the show began. Models glide down the runway, adorned in rich, opulent fabrics—velvets, silks, and lace—crafted into modern silhouettes with dramatic Victorian touches. High collars, cinched waists, and sweeping coats with exaggerated, puffed sleeves evoke a sense of timeless elegance, while tailored trousers and sleek boots anchor the looks in a chic, current-day style.