Costello Tagliapietra a/w 05

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NEW YORK, February 11, 2005 – Affectionately known as "the jersey boys," Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra have no ties to the Garden State. What they do have is a devotion to jersey fabrics, which they celebrated in an accomplished, 24-piece all-knit collection. While their spring show featured dresses almost exclusively, the duo expanded their reach with their sophomore collection, showing pants, jackets (like a short clay-colored model), dramatic capes, and belted coats that wrapped around the body like an embrace. As for the dresses, they were expertly executed: The designers achieved soft, supple, drapey effects, as well as more structured ones, making a famously clingy fabric practical and wearable. Floaty jersey lace was worked into swingy skirts, while heavier pieces, in a muted palette of soft clay, loden, and oatmeal, had surprising, sporty pockets. The finale, a red wrap-top floor-length gown with pockets above the high waist, was an absolute valentine.

 
I like this collection...

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Very clean and simple, but not by style. Boring at times though, but they did a great job. :flower:
 
^ It's definitely repetitive at times. Also, I'd love to see more pants... Nevertheless, there are a few pieces I would love to have.
 
a closer look from nymagazine.com

I like it even more after viewing the photos there...it's austere yet sensual...a very welcome site after some of what ny fashion week has offered so far...

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I like this. I might not be able to wear some of it...but thats irrelevant. I think its good.
 
I really liek it, but it's all the same essentaily. mood good
 
very refreshing! thanks for the information, i also liked the pictures lostinnj posted from the show.
 
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I really like this...I love the red coat and all the long sleeves....
 
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I like this coat a lot, as well as the rest of the collection.
 
i like this - simple with some lovely shapes. Its such a breath of fresh air after the jLo collection etc......
 
just beautiful. :heart: the colour scheme is so calming...I love all of the auburn/orange tones and the greys. it's very conservative and minimalist, but also quietly sexy I think. this collection makes me happier than any I've seen this week I think. ^_^

also forgot to add that I love the hair on the models. all the braiding is lovely.
 
Good collection and great casting. Here's the WWD review and, yes, the "jersey" pun again:

Costello Tagliapietra: Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra are faithful to one woman — the Jersey Girl. No, not someone of dubious fashion sense hailing from across the Hudson, but one who only wears jersey: silk jersey, lace jersey, wool jersey, you-name-it jersey. The Ecco Domani-winning team worked it beautifully in a stream of heather gray, red and taupe dresses and skirts that swung gently around the body, but that one look has its limits. While there’s a lot to be said for having focus, Costello and Tagliapietra must broaden their scope to prove that their label isn’t a one-idea wonder. After all, there is life beyond jersey.
 
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how did i managed to miss this collection, this so modern, so serene
this new rising minimalism looks absolutely fresh
new yorks brightest hope imo
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