Aliens on the
runway! That was my first impression of former Project Runway contestant
Michael Costello’s fashion show. His collection at the Art Hearts Spring 2015
presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week sent mixed signals.
The fabulous
costumed aliens (I think) that flanked the runway for the models made me think
that this would be an avant-garde, artistic show. The looks that came down the
catwalk though, were sexy, dark, evening wear pieces that were daring, but not
particularly forward. The deep browns, black, blue along with lots of sheer
lace and metallic have a sultry look to match the models. Many of the body
hugging silhouettes with revealed leg, fishtail hem or cut-outs are just
screaming out for a Kardashian sister to wear them. Costello’s West Coast base
also makes him primed to serve many a red carpet in the upcoming awards season.
Less
successful were the few pieces of lace bottoms. Very sheer lace bottoms with a
triangle patch at the crotch? These are the cringe-worthy items that women
shake their head at and only a male would design.
Other spacey
touches included spiked and studded masks that many of the models wore. I was
unclear if this was part of the collection, a separate accessories brand or
meant to convey a character? Also, those aliens were distracting because they
were so cool, they took focus away from what otherwise was a great ‘diva’
collection.
Aside from
these minor rookie mistakes, I am looking forward to what else Michael Costello Couture has in store for on this planet or the next.
photos by Mariana Leung
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