Costello Tagliapietra S/S 10 New York

[Crying Diamonds]

NEW YORK, September 11, 2009

By Laird Borrelli-Persson

Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra had no esoteric references to pull out of their (plaid-clad) sleeves this season. Gone, too, were the styling gimmicks. For Spring, they said, they were interested in simply exploring "beauty for beauty's sake."

The boys went back to their roots with a marked focus on lovely drapes and lush color—with an added dollop of Earth-friendly fashion technology this time around. For their sunset and lake prints, based on photographs Costello shot digitally in Brooklyn, they worked with a company called AirDye that has developed a way to print fabric without using water. Surface interest was also provided by a number of dresses with contrasting backs that played matte against shine or print against solid. There were also très subtle Swarovski details, a few mumsy elastic belts, and accomplished origami folding. The first exit featured satin-organza embroidery that magically transformed a dress into an orchid, which, in turn, made model Ali Stephens look like a (simply beautiful) walking flower.

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Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra

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[Cicciolina]

OOh I can imagine this looking a lot nicer in real life with all the movement and light on the fabric

I like this more than their past collections, which always seemed a bit more erm.... unflattering to me

 

[lyyoxball]

modern , sexy!
look like donna karen.

 

[romantics]

It's sweet but I also feel like I can walk in to Banana Republic and get the same effect.

 

[m!SS_Fun_Fa!rY]

i really like it

it's so fresh like spring

 

[larien]

Their designs always amazes me and it's no exception this time

 

[bonesandbows]

So so gorgeous. They're genius!

 

[mikeijames]

aww i love these guys and i love the effortlessness of their clothes. i hope these down times don't erase the market for this sort of bourgeoisie deluxe way of dressing. although it must be said that they did this sort of beautiful draping long before it crossed the (ghequiere for) balenciaga radar.

 

[raj]

I'm not very familiar with their looks in real life, but I love the runway looks.

 

[papa_levante]

Probably the BEST collection I've seen so far. The first look is perfect for opening with. I'm in love because they are in heavenly colors.

 

[chicandcool]

not too keen on the colors, but the draping is great

 

[ponytrot]

so pretty! I love this uncomplicated loveliness...great cuts, draping and use of fabrics

 

[heyyall]

Pretty hair. Everyone looks good. I like.