New York Fashion Week has just wrapped up and we should be proud of the six Australian designers who made it onto the scene. Designers Josh Goot, Kit Willow-Podgornik, Karen Walker, Jayson Brunsdon, Toni Maticevski and Aurelio Costarella flew the flag for Australia and in plenty of style.

Masculine and feminine were the key trends and clearly showed from day one. Man styled tuxedos permeated runways so too did soft, feminine dresses with ruffles and embellishments.

Toni Maticevski and Aurelio Costarella produced favourite collections of mine out of the Australian talent. Both designers produced an elegant array of pieces with an emphasis on beautiful ethereal pieces.

Toni Maticevski stayed true to his style and the result was an exquisite collection in a gentle palette of white and neutrals. Blazers and micro knits made up the day wear looks whilst his trademark evening wear was a highlight with feminine detailing and drapery, ruffles, and fish tail skirts.

Aurelio Costarella showcased another collection neutral in colour and provided an ode to old world glamour with strong emphasis on corsetry. Costarella also highlighted upon the masculine trend with tuxedo pants and dresses.

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