The collection didn’t show a real creative spark.

The lineup was filled with Ennio Capasa's signature skinny suits, shrunken leather biker jackets — sometimes embellished with grommets and fringes — and slim denim pants.

Minimal, tailored silhouettes and rock ‘n’ roll atmospheres are Ennio Capasa’s bread and butter.

For spring, Ennio Capasa said he looked for “a sense of liberated elegance,” which he found in the music and style of Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Lou Reed.

Ennio Capasa designed the fall collection with his hero David Bowie in mind.

Designer Ennio Capasa showcased a retail friendly, but ultimately repetitive collection.

Two key pant styles — a relaxed jogger-inspired design, and a drop-crotch ankle-length trouser — were paired with very masculine maxi coats and wool jackets.

Utilitarian style reached new heights with the spring collection.

Ennio Capasa stayed in his comfort zone with a punk-rock infused collection.

Sideburns are the must-have accessory at Costume National — not forgetting slim belts, polka-dot ties and glitter-doused brothel creepers.

The collection felt sleek and youthful with some great fabric fusions, from frosted nylons to washed leathers.

Ennio Capasa left rock ‘n roll behind to explore the corporate world.

Ennio Capasa fashioned a variety of jackets and swooping coats with beefy knitted shawl collars or sleeves.

Liner notes described Costume National’s look for summer 2010 as “travelers and curious explorers.”

Backstage before his show, designer Ennio Capasa said fashion needs to scale back. “This season my point of view is timeless and sober.”