Secrets of the Runway

Name: Secrets of the Runway
ISBN: 9787511729187

发威中文编译出版社Apr 2026

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Word count: 322K words
Chapters: 306
ISBN: 9787511729187

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Summary

The novel centers on a modeling contest steeped in conspiracy, lies, and hidden rules, with the marriage of top model Zhao Ziqi as the fuse. It mainly depicts the revenge of the famous model Zhu Di, driven by love turned to hate, and the displaced life of young model Shen Zhenni, offering readers a panoramic view of the real face of the mysterious fashion world. Although family ties, friendship, and love are rendered worthless under the distorted professional persona, the story seeks to promote positive, inspirational energy through its dark workplace atmosphere: only by holding fast to love and friendship and to the unextinguishable sense of justice within one's character can life achieve true fulfillment and happiness.

Editor's review

The Secret of the Runway, by Fabien, a veteran observer of the fashion industry, pulls back the curtain on the most glamorous and most mysterious stage in fashion: the reality behind the runway. This book is not merely a documentary account of fashion shows; it is more like a precision scalpel, laying bare the inner workings of a vast industrial chain that runs from designers, models, and stylists to show directors, buyers, and the media. Drawing on years of immersion in the industry, the author recounts in calm, restrained prose the preparations, negotiations, pressures, and rapidly shifting decisions that take place outside the spotlight. Its value lies in overturning the public's superficial stereotype of fashion as mere glitter and revealing it as a highly professional, industrialized, and commercially calculating serious enterprise. What you gain from reading this book is not fleeting small talk but a deep cognitive framework for understanding a major cultural industry, and an appreciation of the creativity, labor, capital, and power relations condensed into every spectacular show. For readers who wish to go beyond the surface and understand the logic of cultural production in modern consumer society, this book offers an excellent entry point.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Deep observers with a strong interest in how the fashion industry operates who are not satisfied with runway photos alone
Students and professionals in cultural studies, media, or design who want to understand the industry's real ecosystem
Professionals in brand marketing, PR, or event planning who need to learn from the backstage experience of top-level shows
Curious readers who enjoy nonfiction and exploring the inside stories and rules of a particular field

Not a good fit for

Shallow browsers who only want the latest trends or gossip about celebrities and models
Visual-oriented readers expecting a large number of exquisite fashion photographs

Reading tips

Read the book alongside one or two classic fashion-industry documentaries, such as The September Issue, for a fuller picture
Pay attention to how key figures mentioned in the book (such as the show director or backstage manager) solve unexpected problems, as this is often the key to understanding industry pressure
After each chapter, try to consider how the processes described connect to broader cultural and economic factors, deepening your analysis

About the publisher

中文编译出版社

Public information on Chinese Compilation and Translation Press is currently limited, with only one title available in its catalog: Fa Wei's The Secret of the T台 (The Secret of the Runway). This single book offers a rough indication of the press's direction: it approaches social fiction as an entry point, selecting narrative works that stay close to real life and carry a sense of industry observation. The Secret of the Runway takes the runway as its particular setting, weaving together characters' fates and social relationships, which reflects the press's interest in urban and industry-themed novels. Based on the available information, the press's publishing characteristics still need to be confirmed through more titles, and its author resources are represented by Fa Wei alone. Overall, no public record of the press's scale or background has been found; its publishing profile emerges mainly through the social fiction category, and its future direction remains to be seen.

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第一章世纪婚礼
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第二章爱与面包
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第三章离婚前戏
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第四章游戏规则
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第五章肉体出轨
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第六章红颜知己
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第七章努力的小三儿
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第八章非常饭局
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第九章微博事件
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第十章坠楼少女
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第十一章还我女儿
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第十二章葬礼之上
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第十三章泄欲工具
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第十四章模特大赛
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第十五章新欢旧爱
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第十六章谁是一姐
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第十七章交易内幕
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第十八章失控的棋子
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第十九章金钱游戏
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第二十章海上盛宴
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第二十一章新闻炒作
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第二十二章真假同志
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第二十三章决赛前夜
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第二十四章意外的总决赛
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第二十五章凤冠背后
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第二十六章专职情妇
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第二十七章分道扬镳
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第二十八章神秘对手
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第二十九章意外流产
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第三十章尘埃落定
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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a work of nonfiction?

It is a work of nonfiction based on extensive industry interviews and observation, aimed at objectively revealing the truth of how the backstage runway industry chain operates.

How qualified is the author, Fabien, in the fashion world? Is he authoritative?

The author, Fabien, is a veteran fashion-industry journalist and critic with years of frontline reporting experience and extensive, in-depth contact with the industry's core. His observations carry considerable insider perspective and credibility.

Will the content of the book quickly become outdated?

The book focuses on the relatively stable foundational structure of the industry, its division of roles, and its core operating logic, rather than on fleeting trends themselves. Therefore, the 'secrets' and rules it reveals will remain a useful reference for a long time.

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About the author

发威 Author

Fawei is an author about whom limited public information is available. Two works can currently be confirmed: Don't Shoot in July and Secrets of the T-stage. Judging from their common categories, the author's writing concentrates on two directions: youth literature and social fiction, and these two works reflect, respectively, a concern with youthful emotion and with social reality. The title Don't Shoot in July carries a distinct youthful flavor and emotional tension, suggesting that the work may revolve around the confusion, impulses, and choices of growing up, while Secrets of the T-stage turns its gaze toward a more social realm; the word "T-stage" in the title points to the fashion industry, showing the author's attempt to extend the subject matter. Overall, Fawei's writing moves between youthful narrative and social observation. Given the limited number of works, this small body of work is not yet sufficient to present a complete picture of the author's creative output, and more material remains to be made public.