It’s a long way from Adelaide to LA, but one of fashion designer Paul Vasileff’s stunning creations made the journey for a very special occasion today – the 86th annual Academy Awards.
Vasileff, the founder of Aussie couture label Paolo Sebastian, dressed E! News presenter Giuliana Rancic – host of the channel’s red carpet special – for Hollywood’s night of nights, one of his biggest commissions yet.
The ethereal gown Rancic chose featured a bodice crafted from crystal-embellished lace atop invisible tulle to give the illusion the gems were floating on the skin. Its full skirt was made from more than 50 metres of French tulle.
“I didn’t know if she would wear one of our gowns but I had a feeling if she did it would be that one,” Vasileff said.
“It’s been one of my life goals to have one of my designs on the Oscars red carpet. It’s a huge honour, I feel so lucky to have been chosen.”
Giuliana Rancic on the Oscars red carpet in a Paolo Sebastian design, created by 23-year-old Adelaide boy Paul Vasileff.
Actress Keltie Knight in Paolo Sebastian at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Keltie also chose Paolo for the Grammys this year.
Catt Sadler wore this Paolo Sebastian gown to the Golden Globes this year.
Sonia Kruger chose Paolo Sebastian while filming a live eviction on Big Brother last year.
Dannii Minogue also wore a Paolo Sebastian design on The X Factor last year.
Ada Nicodemou wearing Paolo Sebastian at the Logies last year.
