⊹ Into the Light moves from black toward sea foam, amethyst, rose dust, ivory and nude.
⊹ Exposed corsetry and sheer mesh bring the inner workings of the gowns into view.
⊹ Amelia pairs silk mesh and cutouts with a fully boned nude corset.
⊹ Amira brings sea foam draping, a detachable shoulder cape and matching beadwork.
Michael Costello’s Into the Light is a full color reset. After a previous collection dominated by black, Costello shifts into sea foam, amethyst, rose dust, mauve, ivory and nude, using the palette to trace a more personal turn toward light. The individual gowns make that idea even clearer. Amelia uses amethyst silk mesh, cutouts and a fully boned nude corset with a lace up back before opening into a mermaid train. Amira goes sea foam with one shoulder draping, a front cutout, detachable shoulder cape and matching beadwork over its built in bodysuit and corset. That attention to the body already runs through Michael Costello dresses, but here the foundation of the gown becomes part of what you actually see.
Caixa heads somewhere different again with mauve and taupe beadwork, a high neckline, kimono sleeves, an open back and nude mesh lining. The wider presentation kept playing with reflected light through transparency and embellishment, with Swarovski pieces joining the looks and Steve Madden supplying the footwear. Even the beauty followed through, pairing luminous skin with wet look hair for the stunning presentation.
Los Angeles designer Michael Costello is known for glamorous gowns and figure-skimming eveningwear made for major entrances. Dramatic draping, lace, fluid lines, and red carpet appeal define his sensual approach to occasion dressing.
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