Costarella and co take Australia to the States

Jan 07, 2011 4:02pm
The creme de la creme of Australian entertainment and fashion talent is headed to America for a black tie gala during G'Day USA week.

Perth fashion designer Ray Costarella will show his new winter Aurelio Costarella collection at the party that is set to honour the talents of film star Abbie Cornish, Bee Gee Barry Gibb and tennis player Roy Emerson.

Past nominees include Russell Crowe, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett and Mel Gibson.

Australians expected to attend the black tie ball in Hollywood on January 22 include The Mentalist's Simon Baker, and True Blood's Ryan Kwanten.

 
Costarella will dress top Australian model Jess Hart for the night, and she will also take part in a parade of his latest designs.
Presenters on the night include Olivia Newton John, Andre Agassi and film producer Zack Snyder.
G'Day USA features a 14-day program bringing together Australian talent in the areas of business, art, education and tourism to eleven US cities.
"The fact that there is this wonderful celebration of everything Australian in the USA is a great thing," Costarella said as he prepared to fly to New York for the first part of his US visit.
"They still have this wonderful love of all things Aussie."
The event allows Australian talent to gain major media coverage overseas, with Costarella using the platform to promote his label, in the hopes that major stars will wear his gowns to upcoming awards nights including the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.
He will also meet with his new American PR agency, CLD Style House & PR, who also represent major labels including Alexander McQueen and Lanvin.