KAKA theLabel by Angelina Wu
KAKA theLabel
Designer: Angelina (语凡) Wu
kakathelabel@gmail.com
Instagram @kaka.thelabel @angelina.yw
Designer: Angelina (语凡) Wu
kakathelabel@gmail.com
Instagram @kaka.thelabel @angelina.yw
My work stems from the perspective of a first-generation Chinese immigrant, where I hope that my brand can embrace a playful, bold aesthetic that replaces invisibility with visibility, embodying diversity and representation by playing with the ideas of loudness and absurdity to counter growing up facing microaggressions. My design philosophy is that fashion doesn’t have to be so serious, and that unconventional and humorous designs can be empowering and liberating. I work primarily with embroidery and found objects to explore themes of identity, consumerism, and contemporary culture. My practice involves embroidery juxtaposed with textiles created with an array of "Made in China" knick-knacks—sourced toys, recycled dollar store items, and other mass-produced objects to engage in a dialogue between historical and contemporary Chinese identity within the context of globalization. By subverting and recontextualizing these everyday items, I aim to challenge preconceived notions and ask: What does it mean to be “made in China”?
Education / Work Experiences
Parsons School of Design
BFA Fashion Design, Minor in Fashion Business
2022-2026
Harvard Business School
Online Certificate Program in Sustainability
2024
Guo Pei Couture
Fashion Design Intern
2023, 2024
Central Saint Martins
Study Abroad
2023
KAKA theLabel
Owner, Creative Director, Fashion Designer
2021 - Present
BFA Fashion Design, Minor in Fashion Business
2022-2026
Harvard Business School
Online Certificate Program in Sustainability
2024
Guo Pei Couture
Fashion Design Intern
2023, 2024
Central Saint Martins
Study Abroad
2023
KAKA theLabel
Owner, Creative Director, Fashion Designer
2021 - Present
Shows / Exhibitions
2025
Exhibition
New York Junior League Fundraising Event
2024
NYFW Fashion Show
Asian New York Fashion Week
Spring / Summer’25
2022
NYFW Fashion Show
The Lab NYFW
Fall / Winter’22
2021
Vancouver Fashion Week Runway Debut
Global Fashion Collective
Spring / Summer’22
Exhibition
New York Junior League Fundraising Event
2024
NYFW Fashion Show
Asian New York Fashion Week
Spring / Summer’25
2022
NYFW Fashion Show
The Lab NYFW
Fall / Winter’22
2021
Vancouver Fashion Week Runway Debut
Global Fashion Collective
Spring / Summer’22
Press
2024
17:23 Magazine
Publication
2024
DOLCE MAGAZINE
Cover Page
2024
Bloom Magazine
Publication
2023
Selin Magazine
Publication
2023
Perfect Magazine
Social Media Feature
2023
Freakdom Club
Publication
2022
SICKYMAG
Digital Publication
2021
Vogue Mexico
Digital Publication
17:23 Magazine
Publication
2024
DOLCE MAGAZINE
Cover Page
2024
Bloom Magazine
Publication
2023
Selin Magazine
Publication
2023
Perfect Magazine
Social Media Feature
2023
Freakdom Club
Publication
2022
SICKYMAG
Digital Publication
2021
Vogue Mexico
Digital Publication
Awards
British Columbia Achievement Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Fine Arts
by the Provincial Government of British Columbia, Canada
2022
by the Provincial Government of British Columbia, Canada
2022
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