Aurelio Costarella
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Describe the first thing you ever designed
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A red/white paisley halterneck top for my next door neighbour when I was 10. It was the 70's!
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Describe your personal style in a sentence?
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Rick Owens urban grunge meets Gucci tuxedo. I like to mix it up.?
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Tell us something we might not know about you?
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I'm not very social. I love nothing better than staying at home on the couch having some quiet time.
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What's your favourite piece from your current collection and why??
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Maribou feather jackets, lots of fun and so tactile especially when mixed back with the leather which is the 'big' look for winter.
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Who is your favourite Australian model??
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My favourite all time Aussie model would have to be Anneliese Seubert, so elegant and poised.. and she knows how to carry a Couture gown.
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Whose personal style do you admire and why??
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My fave style icons are Tina Chow, Lauren Hutton, Marissa Berenson but closer to home Terry Biviano always looks impeccable.
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What is your favourite city in the world??
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New York. I just love everything about the city. It has such an amazing energy. I feel so alive there.
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What is your favourite boutique in your hometown??
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Apart from my own store POST Emporium. I love Zekka on King St for their amazing collection of my favourite menswear labels - Rick Owens, Julius and Comme Des Garcon.
