This is my first draft for my magazine article that I will input onto my magazine project later on. In a world where time is a ticking bomb and where there are constant changes in vogue, undoubtedly, there's something enticing about the charm of fashion glamor. The appearance of fashion design as we know it to this very day has come much later, during the 1820s.
Like a dazzling butterfly emerging from its cocoon, Rachelle Wu, a new fashion designer, has drawn top innovative designs, with her popularity rapidly increasing due to her astonishing collection, ‘Black Swan’. Rachelle Wu, who was 15, was burdened with insecurities. She disclosed information in an interview regarding her insecurities about her body, including how she always wore clothes that covered her body up. “I hated myself so so much.” She stated, “You know, I couldn’t even look at the mirror without breaking down onto my knees.” Her design showcases her story of coming out of her comfort zone, finding her true self, and finally accepting herself. Coming from a touching origin, this design has won the hearts of many, placing a remarkable trademark on Rachelle’s fashion brand, RW.
The ‘Black Swan’ collection was first revealed to the public during one of Rachelle’s fashion shows on the 7th of November 2023, in Bali. During this fashion show, the model walked out in a black, silk dress. As the model stood before the crowd, applause erupted from all sides. The dress serves a seductive, yet elegant look, capturing all the people’s attention. This unique design has caught the attention of many other fashion designers; quoted from other designers, “I’m in love.”, “RW has always published the most astonishing designs, this one is my favorite of them all.”, “Rachelle Wu is an inspirational figure I aspire to become.”
“I’m very thankful for the support that everyone around me has given, that's including my friends and family. Without their support and words of encouragement, I wouldn’t be standing here today.” Rachelle Wu said in an interview during Vogue Fashion Week. Rachelle Wu further stated how her family has helped guide her through her hardships and become more loving of herself, which lead to the design of 'Black Swan'; the masterpiece of the century, winning the International Design Awards. Not only did she win the International Design Award, she’s remarkably been applauded by the fashion industry for being a very young yet inspiring figure. People on the internet have stated how with time and dedication, her designs may be on par with the famous designers Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
Rachelle Wu has also talked about her inspiration, Vivienne Westwood. Although Rachelle Wu has always loved designing fashion clothings since she was a child, she stated how coming across Vivienne Westwood’s astonishing dress on her social media page has pushed her even more to chase her passion in fashion design. She furthermore explained that she loves the way Vivienne Westwood designs her pieces and takes inspiration from their overall ‘vibe’ for a few of her dress designs. “Vivienne Westwood is a literal icon! Despite her age, she still serves the most mesmerizing fashion pieces. I want to become like her in the future.” She stated.
RW’s fashion pieces have always been made of the finest quality of materials and professionally sewn and put together by experts. RW’s materials are imported from countries with their specific expertise (for example, the mulberry silk material imported from China). Despite this, RW still helps out local businesses by using locals to do the production process, which promotes the decrease in unemployment rate in Indonesia (Rachelle Wu’s home country).
In the fashion industry where there are no limitations to creativity, we can say that fashion isn’t only about clothes but also a form of self-expression and canvas for uniqueness. As we walk through the trends, let’s not forget about the designers who have put their blood, sweat, and tears into creating these masterpieces. As the fashion industry is evolving throughout the centuries, the newer fashion industry holds the promise of greater diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability. Just like a mirror, fashion is a mere reflection that holds a person’s true self, so in order to become great in fashion, a person must first find their true identity and learn to accept and love it.
Reflection: When I was first informed regarding this assignment, I felt as if 700 words is a lot to do and writing an article all on my own would be very difficult. My hypothesis turned out to be true, but I believe that it turned out like that because of my lack of time management as I kept procrastinating the assignment and ended up having to do it the night before the submission date. I managed to finish the assignment but lost a lot of sleep due to it. My teacher decided to postpone the due date to the next week. Despite this, I don't regret doing it at the night, this way I can study for the semestral exams for my other subjects without having to worry about my assignments anymore. Not just time management, but I had to ponder on my chair for so long to think of ideas on how to write the article. I went to the internet and searched up examples of magazine articles to get a better grasp of the content and how to write the overall article. After some research, I finally understood what to write and I believe I did well for the magazine. I will refer to my teacher about this assignment before submitting it to make sure that the article I wrote is good enough. A feedback I have for myself is that I have to manage my time well. Overall, I did enjoy writing this article, but it would've been better if I had started working on it earlier so I could've received more sleep. I really love how the article turned out so I won't be making another one.
