Celebrity Life

Rachel Allison, the delightful daughter of fashion designer Sally Koeswanto, models the fall/winter it bags for Prestige.

Rachel Allison arrives at Alila SCBD with her glamorous fashion designer mom Sally Koeswanto. They’re both wearing denim shorts with sneakers, looking more like sisters than mother and daughter.
Sally is proud that Prestige has invited her little girl, who is about to turn 18, to model the fall/winter it bags from some of our favourite brands: Coach, Dior, Fendi, Hermès, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Off White, Prada, Simon Miller and Valentino.

Rachel seems shy at first under the lights. But with mom on hand to give her confidence she become more relaxed as the shoot goes on, dealing assuredly with everything from the classy Louis Vuitton Mini Dauphine to the eye-catching Off White Jitney 2.8 Cash Inside. Shoot done, Rachel sits down for a chat. Excerpts:

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How do you feel about bags?

I love them. I’m more of a bag person than a shoe person. I love to mix and match my outfits according to my bags. It’s a really fun way to spice up the way you dress and look on a daily basis.
I like bags that are small and practical. Currently, I’m in love with the Dior Saddle because of its unique and fun shape. In spite of its uncommon shape, I find it quite practical because the bag is big enough to take a lot of stuff.

There’s also the classic Chanel bag, because it’s really timeless and beautiful. You can wear it to every occasion and it looks perfect on everyone.

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Do you remember your first designer bag?

I do! It was a Burberry, from the Kids collection. I’m not really sure what the occasion was, but as far as I can remember I got it when I was in second grade. It’s a cute little handbag. I still have it. It’s my precious Holy Grail bag.

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What are your favorite labels?

It has to be Dior to start with. I love the variety, from classic and feminine to playful. Especially since Maria Grazia Chiuri took over as Creative Director, there’s a touch of femininity on every design.

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Who taught you about style?

Definitely my mother! Ever since I was a kid I looked at how she dressed and styled herself. Until now, she’s my biggest inspiration. Now I’m finding my own style. Both of us may look alike, but we have different tastes. My mother’s style is daring and edgy, while I’m more casual and feminine. We complement each other’s styles and that makes us look cool together.

You just graduated from high school. What’s next?

I’m going to study for a degree in International Political Economy at City, University of London. There’s no such thing as a perfect world while a lot of issues, such as poverty, racial discrimination and religious tolerance, remain unresolved. But we all know that there’s a lot of potential to move forward and solve social problems. I enjoy watching documentaries on social issues on Netflix and YouTube, and I look forward to learning more about them at university.

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You just appeared in Jaz’s “Katakan” music video. Tell us about it.

I got a message through Instagram from a music producer asking me if I would like to be a model in the Jaz’s next video. I thought, why not? I’d never been in a music video or done any acting before. The experience was total fun. I learned a lot and I’m really grateful to have been part of it.

What do you do in your free time?

Nothing much at the moment. As the time to go to England to study approaches, I like spending time at home with my family and our dogs. This quality time with the people I care about the most is important to me. It’s vital to treasure these moments.

On the other hand, when I get the chance I love to travel and immerse myself in the culture and history of the countries I visit. It’s all about widening your perspectives on life.

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PHOTOGRAPHER HARIONO HALIM
STYLING LINTANG HUTAMI
INTERVIEW LIVIANI PUTRI

SHOT ON LOCATION:
ALILA SCBD
JENDRAL SUDIRMAN CBD LOT. 11, SOUTH JAKARTA
PHONE: (62 21) 5080 8777
ALILAHOTELS.COM/SCBD

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"To be honest, I'm more of a shoe person. But I do like to match bags with shoes,” Noi Aswari informs us as she arrives at Klots in Kemang for Prestige’s it bags shoot. We selected a number of the season’s best designs for her to model.

“My first bag was a Chanel, in fuchsia lambskin,” Noi says as she begins posing. “It was a limited edition for Valentine’s Day, and I got it as my high school graduation gift. It’s certainly been the most memorable bag in my life.”

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The gorgeous beauty and fashion enthusiast, who studied at Trisakti University, Jakarta, has a wry sense of humour, describing herself on Instagram as “part-time dentist, full-time dreamer”. She’s a big fan of the Mini Lady Dior. “I think it really represents me right now, since I’m a petite woman and, again, I like a little twist,” she explains.

“I think women around my age are more into the medium to small-size bags these days because of their simplicity and efficiency. You can easily carry around a few essentials like your phone, wallet, powder and lipstick. A small bag gives us freedom to move. The other ones I go for are the timeless styles, like the Valentino bags with their iconic studs.”

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Noi shows up for the shoot with an item she borrowed from her mom, a Fendi Peekaboo studded, floral-embroidered leather satchel from the 2017 Resort Collection. “This one belongs to my mom,” she admits with a giggle. “Now, she really is a bag person. I might borrow one from her when I have to carry more stuff to work, like books and stationery, a water bottle and food, a makeup pouch, sunglasses.”

Wearing a white blouse and pants and sporting a short haircut, Noi looks feminine and edgy. She is quite possibly the most glamorous dentist on the planet. “I’m working on opening Tawa Dental Studio in Pondok Indah, together with three friends who are also dentists,” she tells us.

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Knowing that many people are afraid to visit a dentist, Noi chose the name Tawa, which means “laugh” in Bahasa Indonesia, to help put clients at ease. She wants them to know that it is possible to go to the dentist’s and come out smiling.

“This is a joint-venture clinic with US dentists who have worked in Singapore for more than nine years and have opened seven branches, including Australia and Cambodia,” Noi adds. “When they decided to come to Indonesia, we become their partners.

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“I see a dental clinic nowadays as more like an aesthetic clinic. People don’t just go for the sake of their health, but to improve their appearance. It’s so important to look after your teeth because they have such a big impact on your body’s health and also on how good you look.”

Noi says she grew up idolising her mother. “I liked to try everything in her closet, from scarves, bags and clothes to makeup. She is also a fashion enthusiast, and I pretty much look up at her. I also have a sister, and the three of us literally share a lot of stuff and go shopping together.”

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She describes her style as feminine, while “having twist in it that is quite difficult to describe. I love a little bit of femininity in everything, but it should have an edgy touch – sexy, but not too sexy. Olivia Palermo influenced the way I dress up.

“Something versatile also captivates my interest, like the designs of Sapto Djojokartiko. He’s a brilliant guy. Everything is hand-drawn until the lace part. His stuff is not just clothes but a piece of artwork.” Noi enjoys the shoot, never tiring as she switches from one bag to another. “I do photo shoots for fun, since I like to be photographed,” she grins. “But I also spend a lot of time with loved ones, family, friends and my fiancé. I take singing courses and I’m planning to join a cookery course. I want to cook something simple but tasty.

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“I just came back from Raja Ampat, that’s my best destination so far this year. I lived in the boat, did diving for the first time, saw sunrises and sunsets, did a lot of watersports and hiking. It was great to spend quality time with friends and be away from the internet life for a while. I found out that it’s really good to remember your true soul.”

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[caption id="attachment_135154" align="aligncenter" width="853"] HERMÈS MOSAIQUE AU 24 – 17 BAG / TOP AND PANTS BY HERMÈS[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_135160" align="aligncenter" width="853"] FENDI PEEK A BOO X-LITE REGULAR AND POM-POM CHARM / TOP AND PANTS BY FENDI[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_135148" align="aligncenter" width="853"] MARC JACOBS STUDDED BELT BAG / COAT BY MARC JACOBS[/caption]

FULL PHOTO CREDITS:

PHOTOGRAPHED BY HARIONO HALIM

STYLED BY PAUL DELA MERCED

SHOT ON LOCATION:

KLOTS HOME FURNISHING

KEMANG TIMUR NO. 48, SOUTH JAKARTA 12730

PHONE: (62 21) 7179 1827

KLOTS.COM

MAKE UP: DAVE RIO (62 813) 1715 1500

HAIR: YATI (62 812) 8254 6237

STYLING ASSISTANTS: LINTANG HUTAMI
& jerdi anarchi

COACH IS IN PLAZA INDONESIA
& GRAND INDONESIA

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FENDI IS IN PLAZA INDONESIA

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