Natalia Getty Williams, August Getty, Ariadne Getty
With Whoopi Goldberg, Perez Hilton, Andi Muise, Barron Hilton, Mary Ellen Mark & Martin Bell, Shaun Ross and Kristin Taekman sitting front row, August Getty debuted on the New York catwalk on Friday, September 5, 2014.
August Getty might be a new name on the calendar, but he practically grew up in the world of Art, Fashion and Fantasy.
Getty’s childhood memories are filled with images of his mother (Ariadne Getty, daughter of Sir John Paul Getty, KBE – a.k.a. John Paul Getty II) opening larger than life boxes from the greatest couturiers of her time.
By the age of five, August had created his very own world of whimsy, storytelling, dance and drawing, he also had the perfect muse to direct: his sister, Natalia.
August calls upon memories of wildly delightful European Heiresses, Statues and his family’s botanical gardens. He would sit for hours and draw Hydrangeas, Peonies and Wisteria — flowers that abundantly appear throughout this season’s collection.
Glamour, power and prestige push the envelope of Getty’s designs that include drop dead, head turning dresses and gowns. Monochromatic gowns in Black, White, and Oxblood create architectural lines complemented by a palette of Lavender and Muted Rose, while fierce metallics flash light throughout the collection. Fabrications include French custom made lace, leather and silks.
After years in the making, August Getty is pleased to announce his debut designer collection for Spring/Summer 2015 and the opening of his Los Angeles studio, aptly named August Getty Atelier.
