Abstract
GADIS Magazine is present
as a medium of information for young girls by presenting a variety of
educational content and rubrics. One of the rubrics that has a fairly high
composition in GADIS magazine is the fashion & beauty style rubric. This
rubric is one of the most popular rubrics, considering that couture and beauty
are fads that keep turning and never die. Information regarding the style -
fashion & beauty rubric in GADIS magazine was then represented by young
women in the city of Surabaya as a reflection of their character and identity.
This
research raises a problem formulation (1) How is the representation and impact
of the fashion style rubric in GADIS magazine on the clothing styles of
Surabaya teenagers in 1999 - 2010? (2) How is the representation and impact of
the style beauty rubric in GADIS magazine on the beauty styles of teenage girls
in Surabaya in 1999 - 2010? To answer the problem formulation above, the method
used in this study is a historical research method which consists of 4 stages,
including (1) heuristics, (2) source criticism, (3) interpretation, and (4)
historiography.
The
results of the research that have been done show that the form of
representation of fashion styles in GADIS magazine towards Surabaya girls in
general includes clothes with the types of T-shirts, shirts, culottes, blezzers,
dresses, denim, and so on. The theme presented is in accordance with the theme
of teenagers who tend to be active, cheerful and dynamic. Some of the clothes
were presented with various types of motifs with a combination of neon, pastel
and several primary colors that were mixed & matched with modern and
vintage looks. In daily activities, Surabaya girls often wear ready-to-wear
(casual) clothes that have light materials and are in accordance with the
weather in the city of Surabaya, which tends to have high temperatures.
Meanwhile, the beauty style represented includes a beauty style with basic and
natural make-up so that the resulting appearance is relevant to her age. For
example, the use of a light facial complexion includes moisturizers and
powders, pink and nude eyeshadow and blush, as well as lip cosmetics that are
tailored to their activities and needs.
In
this research, it can be concluded that GADIS magazine as a medium that
represents and voices the interests of young women, is not only an
entertainment reading, but also an educational reading that triggers young
women to recognize their potential and be able to be critical. The shift in
clothing styles and beauty of Surabaya girls from year to year shows that young
women in the city of Surabaya are constantly shifting and moving to keep up
with the times. The attributes that exist in the fashion & beauty style
rubric in GADIS magazine are a sign and a statement regarding the
representation and symbol of the image of a teenage girl, one of which is in
the city of Surabaya which is always moving dynamically.
Keywords: GADIS Magazine, Style Fashion & Beauty, Teenage
Girls in Surabaya