behold, the unconfessed secret behind the world of fashion design, where every stitch and pattern begins with a preparatory approach as essential as the magician's cloak. in this realm, designers often encounter the metaphorical duck—calm on the surface but paddling furiously beneath—to perfect their art. and on occasion, they must recommence from scratch, a daunting yet exhilarating challenge, liberating them to explore boundless creativity without constraints.