Aurelio Costarella
Aurelio Costarella | |
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| Born | 1964 Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | (aged 60) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Aurelio Costarella (1964 – 19 April 2025) was an Australian fashion designer, known for embellishing the demi-couture style.[1]
Biography
Costarella was born in Mount Lawley, Perth, in 1964.[2] His designs became a regular feature at the Australian Fashion Week.[3] His collection was featured at New York Fashion Week in 2006.[4] His designs were stocked by Barneys New York and Harvey Nichols.[5]
His clothing was notably worn by Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Geri Halliwell, Dita Von Teese and Queen Mary of Denmark.[6][7]
Costarella died due to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease on 19 April 2025, at the age of 60.[8] He had been an advocate for mental health throughout his life.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Australian fashion designer Aurelio Costarella dies aged 60". www.9news.com.au. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ McHugh, Jillian (1 November 2013). "Aurelio Costarella skirts disaster and Dita in 30 year history". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Lucire Fashion: Sydney's dignified fashion week (1) – The global fashion magazine". lucire.com. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Costarella steps back into the light". The West Australian. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Catalyst, The Fashion (31 October 2013). "The Humble Beginnings Of Ruth Tarvydas And Aurelio Costarella". The Fashion Catalyst - Discover The Latest In Fashion & Style. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Coalition, Benzodiazepine Information (19 April 2025). "Remembering Aurelio Costarella". Benzodiazepine Information Coalition. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Vale to a true frock star: Aurelio Costarella dies aged 60". The West Australian. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Huntington, Patty (19 April 2025). "Australian Designer Aurelio Costarella Dies at 60". WWD. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Cross, Daile (28 January 2021). "'You leave worse off': WA mental health system triggers PTSD in designer Aurelio Costarella". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Watson, Graeme (19 April 2025). "Fashion designer and mental health advocate Aurelio Costarella dead at 60". OUTinPerth. Retrieved 20 April 2025.