Designer
Jayson Brunsdon
Jayson Brunsdon began his career in fashion in Australia as a fashion illustrator working for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Follow Me and Dolly magazines in the 1980’s. He then moved into a highly successful career as a fashion editor and stylist working in London, Paris, and New York for Vogue and Follow Me magazines as well as styling celebrities and stars including Michael Hutchence, INXS and Prince. In the 1990’s, he was appointed Creative Director at the popular and successful Morrissey fashion brand where he oversaw design, styling of advertising campaigns and fashion shows for several years.
In 2003 he launched the Jayson Brunsdon fashion brand to immediate acclaim selling to David Jones and Myer nationally and to Saks 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Selfridges internationally. The brand was shown at New York Fashion Week for several years and stores were opened across Australia and Singapore.
Following the birth of his son in 2015, Jayson decided to focus on his passion for illustration once again and began painting in gouache using a dramatic black line contrasted with vibrant colours. His style emphasises beauty and fashion with a contemporary glamour that is inspired by the great fashion artists such as Gruau, Antonio and Viramontes.
DESIGNER
Aurelio Costarella
Aurelio Costarella is a Perth-based designer who initially studied Architecture before launching his fashion brand in 1983.
Renowned in the fashion world for his exquisite gowns, Aurelio’s work has been showcased on the runways of New York, Los Angeles and Paris, and his collections have been stocked by retailers globally including Barneys and Henri Bendel - New York, Harvey Nicholls – Hong Kong, Gio Moretti – Milan, American Rag - Los Angeles and Beams – Japan.
During his 34-year career, Aurelio’s gowns have been worn by international celebrities including Rhianna, Cate Blanchett, Dita Von Teese, Tina Arena and Princess Mary of Denmark.
Aurelio’s designs have always rejected the relentless, trend-driven seasonality that motivates much of the fashion industry, rather producing timeless, investment pieces. His focus on cut fabrication, embellishment, and quality always paramount.
Since shuttering his fashion business in 2017, Aurelio has pursued other creative interests focused on his art practice and Interior design collaborations, including a range of wallcoverings and murals inspired by his paintings.
In December 2022 Aurelio launched the first of his design collaborations with the Art Gallery of Western Australia and has since launched his debut collection of luxurious silk scarves.
Aurelio’s work is represented in the collections of the Western Australian Museum, National Gallery of Victoria and Powerhouse Museum, Sydney and in 2016 Aurelio was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia – Hall of Fame.
DESIGNER
Leona Edmiston
Leona Edmiston’s story is one any woman would aspire to.
She epitomises the modern woman through her effortless
style, active lifestyle and family values. Leona has built a
brand that lives and breathes in the lives of both Australian
women and those from across the globe.
The Leona Edmiston brand has been worn and loved by
many icons including the Duchess of York, Danni Minogue,
Elle Macpherson, Paula Abdul, Britney Spears, Miranda
Kerr, Kristin Davis, Geri Halliwell, Rebecca Judd, Olive Inge,
Sonia Kruger, Jennifer Hawkins, Maria Sharapova, Brenda
Blethyn and Bonnie Hunt. Leona Edmiston frocks have
been a staple in pop culture, appearing in the Gilmore
Girls, as well as being worn by many Australian television
stars.
Leona Edmiston herself is a celebrated Australian Designer.
In 2014 she was chosen as the Australian Ambassador for
Apple, in much the same way as Kate Spade is an
Ambassador for Apple in the US. Leona has been a long
time Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival personality as well
as a judging fashion on the fields. Leona Edmiston has
earned a fierce and loyal cult following, earning the title
‘Queen of the Frocks’. Leona is a decorated designer and
business woman having been inducted into the 2016
Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame in addition to being
awarded the InStyle Women of Style Fashion award 2014.
Today she is one of Australia’s most loved designers,
flourishing in the ever evolving world of fashion, whilst
staying true to her vision and the Leona Edmiston brand.