Fall hasn’t even started, and Greek designer Vassilios Kostetsos already has me excited for spring with his Spring/Summer 2011 “Aella” Collection, inspired by “Vazes & Amazones”, or greek ceramic vases, and the ancient amazon culture. I left the show in absolute awe – never before had I seen clothes so imbued with magic. Originality, creativity, and absolute majesty are only three of the millions of positive words I could use to describe the line. I fell in love.

Breaking away from the light pink and tan colors he used last spring, Kostetsos made gold and blue the dominating colors of the collection, giving it an air of ancient royalty fit for the goddess Athena herself.

Many of the pieces were neutral colored dresses that danced along the model and were adorned with Greek images, such as vases and Greek women.

Scales also accentuated the collection, giving the pieces life and movement while adding amazon flare to pieces that were otherwise rather simple. Swimwear, dresses, and jackets can all be found intensely decorated. The jacket below also displays elongated shoulder pads, which were also a key part of his collection.

Kostetsos graces America’s fashion with the inspiration of his home, Athens. Each piece displays the blood of his ancestors, while likewise intertwining modern fashions fit for the streets as well.