PAUL COSTELLOE AW24 AT LONDON FASHION WEEK. PIC: BEN BROOMFIELD
Paul Costelloe's "Once upon a Time" AW24 collection, hosted once again at Lindley Hall, transformed South East London into a scene that resembled New York City's Lower East Side.
As social media influencers and esteemed press streamed into the hall, anticipation of the Irish designer's latest creations grew.
Mirrored to his previous style, Costelloe blared music from the stereos as the first five models strutted onto the runway, in white woollen frocks and matching jackets.
The subsequent ensembles elevated the "Limerick meets Downtown New York" theme with silk shirts, two-pieces, and skin-tight trousers adorned in a taxi-cab print.
PAUL COSTELLOE AW24 AT LONDON FASHION WEEK. PIC: BEN BROOMFIELD
Tartan prints and solid heavy woollen garments were expertly mixed and matched, seamlessly blending inspiration from the urban landscape with the brand's identity.
Despite the Downtown New York setting, the collection exuded an Uptown elegance.
Costelloe said: "This collection reflects my belief that classic design still holds a place in high fashion. I've added a personal touch of nostalgia by incorporating a print inspired by the street where I once lived. It was a moment of pure dreaming and living."
PAUL COSTELLOE AW24 AT LONDON FASHION WEEK. PIC: BEN BROOMFIELD
Leather jodhpurs, voluminous shapes, and countryside tartans effortlessly transitioned into the city-goer's wardrobe.
Heavy coats offered shelter from the city winds, while winter florals and puff ball skirts infused a touch of lightness, embracing one of the upcoming season's top trends.
Despite the designer's absence due to illness, his spirit permeated the show through personal notes left on each seat, reassuring attendees that "the show must go on."
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