WHEN we speak of Perth designer Aurelio Costarella, it conjures up thoughts of glamour, style and couture clothing.
This season, he is inspired by the ethereally layered and poetic music of David Sylvian and draws on the romance of the early 1900s, with dresses that seduce and suiting that demands attention.
Steeped in the tradition of the Edwardian period but presented in a contemporary context, this collection melds forms with strong constructed elements.
Dramatic sleeve treatments, soft peplums and folded origami-like details present themselves in wasp-waisted jackets and body-hugging gowns. Delicate silk chiffon, duchesse satin, wool silk, silk charmeuse and feather applications entertain party dresses, tuxedo pants and boleros.
Colour palettes of dove, opal and winter white move into dramatic chilli red, chocolate brown and charcoal grey.
Meanwhile, Su is a modernistic reinterpretation of times past, where summer plays beautifully against different silhouettes with diligence to detail, and decorative features.
Interesting pleats and closures dance alongside a bold colour palette and function fabrics. The end result is a wearability that is versatile from day into evening.