<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>TV personalities, models and members of the world have fashion have paid tribute to renowned Australian fashion designer Aurelio Costarella, who has died at the age of 60.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The self-taught fashion guru's designs featured on runways across Australia, London, Paris and New York.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Costarella had been battling a rare brain disease before his death.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/easter-long-weekend-weather-forecast-2025-state-by-state-guide-australia/9dc372c8-4492-461a-b89c-84c6bc4f11b6" rel="" target="" title="Warm weather and showers in almost every state and territory over Easter long weekend"><strong><span>Warm weather and showers in almost every state and territory over Easter long weekend</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Costarella "peacefully left this world this morning to begin his journey to a new one" the announcement on social media told friends and followers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Sending love to all whose hearts he had touched."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Fellow Australian fashion designer Toni Maticevski shared his shock with a comment on the post.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/aurelio-costarella-death-australian-fashion-designer-dies-aged-60/b1fd902a-1f83-4993-a4c7-bd0ab62d0b19" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Oh no. Dear Aurelio rest in peace dear friend," he wrote.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He wasn't the only one paying tribute.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"How terribly sad," </span><em><span>The Block</span></em><span>'s Shaynna Blaze commented. "Such a talent that we all adore seeing his framing the celebration of women."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australian model Kate Peck also shared her thoughts on the "devastating" news.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I have one of your paintings hanging on my wall. Forever in my heart and my house," she wrote to him.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Comedian and TV personality Julia Morris has worn dresses by the designer and remembered him fondly</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I am so very sad and sorry to hear this news," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"From fittings in the early mid 90's to Logies gowns over the years… Aurelio was a brilliant and generous artist and designer but even more so, a gentleman of note."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Costarella's designs were worn by trailblazers in their own right including Rhianna, Tyra Banks, Dannii Minogue and Julia Gillard.  </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Perth-born designer was a reflection of many immigrant families.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His father came to Australia in 1956 with a suitcase and $20, where he worked for four years to earn enough money to bring his family over.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Inspired by his mother, Costarella sewed his first garment at the age of 10 before he later became a household name and global success.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His designs featured on runways in London, Paris and New York, which he achieved without moving away from Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In addition to his achievements in the fashion world, Costarella became a proud ambassador for Lifeline WA, after he was diagnosed with depression and anxiety.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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