Paul Costelloe AW20

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; “][x_text class=”center-text “]by Danny de la Cruz

Photo credit: Graham Land for VRAI Magazine[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]On day four of London Fashion Week (LFW), I had the privilege of attending another Paul Costelloe catwalk. Since I first started attending LFW, I continuously look forward to this particular show. Set within the Waldorf Hilton, the backdrop for this season was a traffic-filled cityscape, filled bumper-to-bumper with yellow cabs during rush hour.

As models walked down the steps onto the sunken catwalk, Costelloe’s signature style was evident. He is a master of mixing beautifully tailored creations with sophisticated streetwear. There is the element of a retro vibe, restrained volume in various silhouettes, the elongated and bell sleeves, and the use of incredible prints which could go horribly wrong in the hands of a novice, but not with this talented master. A color palette of gray, cornflower blue, fuchsia, chartreuce and orange/brown tones walked the runway along with plaids and floral print fabrics — beautiful contrasts which harmonize so well.

And of course, Costelloe once again closes his catwalk events in true form by being part of the catwalk, enjoying the moment with his models, acknowledging their contribution and connecting with his adoring audience.

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