Aurelio Costarella S/S 14/15

Aurelio Costarella S/S 14/15

Aurelio Costarella's 'SOLAIRE' collection embodied sensuality, pulchritude and impeccable glamour. Costarella drew inspiration from American photographer Man Ray of the Surrealist and Dada movements, Polish Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka and model / photographer Lee Miller. Film noir silhouettes reigned supreme brimming of silver screen splendour.

Look 1 comprised of an opalescent, embellished body suit featuring shades of champagne and ice silver teamed to minimalistic wrist cuffs. Swarovski crystals in the shape of a crescent moon graced the model's face adding a iridescent sheen.

A dip dyed, cutaway cocktail mini dress featured in shades of heavenly white, muted lavender, violet and dramatic ebony. Celestial feathers highlighted the dress' ethereal qualities. Layered black cuffs added a dose of masculinity to the arabesque.

A Jean Paul Gaultier inspired, metallic gunmetal, sculptural mini dress with tulip silhouette, triangle multi peplum and boned torso detail oozed of modern sci-fi connotations. Attitude and panache required. A sensual leather, plunge, sweetheart neckline, body con halter dress was a vampy addition with textural panels adding an edge. Leather continued to feature on a bustier evening dress complete with diaphanous, chiffon strip maxi skirt and theatrical sheer top with beaded cap sleeve detail.

Flamboyant fuchsia starred on a willowy, fish tail, floor grazing gown with metallic studs caressing the torso. A peekaboo cut-out under the bust added flirtatiousness. A saturated persimmon, corset dress featured embellished bust and waist detail with a sheer skirt billowing with every stride Alice Burdeu made. A scintillating, strapless, floor length evening dress comprised of silver leaf and ebony sheer overlay. A sumptuous number sure to make an appearance on red carpets aplenty.

A figure hugging, blanc, strapless plunge, centre split full length dress offered a dose of provocation. Model and TV personality, Laura Dundovic wore the lime splice version to the recent TV Week Logie Awards. The bold shade was a refreshing choice amongst the sea of predictable black and flesh toned gowns.

Costarella's 'SOLAIRE' collection offered a delectable mix of drama, sass and sophistication with arabesques reminiscent of 1920s / 1930s Parisian theatre.

By Courtney Jones.