Aurelio Costarella
Aurelio Costarella (1964 – 19 April 2025) was an Australian fashion designer, known for embellishing the demi-couture style.
Aurelio Costarella
- Name
- Aurelio Costarella
- Born
- 1964
- Birthplace
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Occupation
- Fashion designer
- Died
- 2025 · Western Australia.
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• Name — Aurelio Costarella • Born — 1964 • Birthplace — Perth, Western Australia, Australia • Place of death — Perth, Western Australia, Australia • Occupation — Fashion designer
Biography
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Costarella was born in Mount Lawley, Perth, in 1964. His designs became a regular feature at the Australian Fashion Week. His collection was featured at New York Fashion Week in 2006. His designs were stocked by Barneys New York and Harvey Nichols. His clothing was notably worn by Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Geri Halliwell, Dita Von Teese and Queen Mary of Denmark. Costarella died due to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease on 19 April 2025, at the age of 60. He had been an advocate for mental health throughout his life.
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1964
Aurelio Costarella born at Mount Lawley.
2025
Aurelio Costarella died at Western Australia.
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- 1.Australian fashion designer Aurelio Costarella dies aged 60. www.9news.com.au. 2025-04-19.
- 2.McHugh, Jillian. Aurelio Costarella skirts disaster and Dita in 30 year history. The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 November 2013.
- 3.Lucire Fashion: Sydney's dignified fashion week (1) – The global fashion magazine. lucire.com.
- 4.Costarella steps back into the light. The West Australian. 2022-04-30.
- 5.Catalyst, The Fashion. The Humble Beginnings Of Ruth Tarvydas And Aurelio Costarella. The Fashion Catalyst - Discover The Latest In Fashion & Style. 2013-10-31.
- 6.Coalition, Benzodiazepine Information. Remembering Aurelio Costarella. Benzodiazepine Information Coalition. 2025-04-19.
- 7.Vale to a true frock star: Aurelio Costarella dies aged 60. The West Australian. 2025-04-19.
- 8.Huntington, Patty. Australian Designer Aurelio Costarella Dies at 60. WWD. 2025-04-19.
- 9.Cross, Daile. 'You leave worse off': WA mental health system triggers PTSD in designer Aurelio Costarella. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-01-28.
- 10.Watson, Graeme. Fashion designer and mental health advocate Aurelio Costarella dead at 60. OUTinPerth. 2025-04-19.
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