The costumes of Otello

Yan Tax's chic designs bring some of Shakespeare's greatest characters to life.

A sketch of a man in military uniform with fabric swatches.

Yan Tax's designs for Otello.

Yan Tax's designs for Otello.

A man in military uniform stands on a red staircase.

Claudio Sgura in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica

Claudio Sgura in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica

A man in a three-piece white suit stands with a man in military costuming on stage.

David Corcoran in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica.

David Corcoran in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica.

A sketch of a men in a three-piece suit with fabric samples.

Yan Tax's costume designs for Otello.

Yan Tax's costume designs for Otello.

A sketch of a long gown with a fluffy scarf.

Yan Tax's costume design for Desdemona in Otello.

Yan Tax's costume design for Desdemona in Otello.

A woman stands on a red staircase in a long green silk gown.

Lianna Haroutounian as Desdemona in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Jeff Busby

Lianna Haroutounian as Desdemona in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Jeff Busby

A woman stands in a purple gown with on red staircase with two men in formal wear behind.

Lianna Haroutounian as Desdemona in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica

Lianna Haroutounian as Desdemona in Otello at Sydney Opera House (2014). Photo: Branco Gaica

A sketch of a long gown with fabric swatches.

Yan Tax's costume design for Desdemona in Otello.

Yan Tax's costume design for Desdemona in Otello.

Otello at Sydney Opera House