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2 3 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2014 Ready To Wear ‘ A Dream Collection’ is how Roberto Cavalli described working on the new Spring/Summer Ready toWear line for 2014. Celebrated by Hollywood stars, the Italian designer puts his customer in the spotlight this season, urging the women who wear his clothes to make their dreams a reality, believing every occasion is a special one. Embellished fabrics and unique workmanship characterise the collection, which is beautifully glamorous without being flashy. Rendered in black, white and silver, to pale pinks and ethereal greens, Cavalli for Spring masterfully evokes the screen sirens of the 1930s, with a bias-cut backless gown, Art Deco-inspired caftans, and fringe for days. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Cavalli collection without clingy knits and lace, or a fitted motorcycle jacket or two, this time in metallic reptile finishes, paired with high-waisted tone on tone textured metallic jeans. Punky touches such as studded belts and chain-embellished handbags are pure Cavalli. Feminine notes soften the hard edges, however, whether the ethereal spaghetti-strapped top or the delicate beading at the hem of the ombré shaded gown. Fur stoles adorn the dresses, which tie at the back with long, tasselled laces, while impossibly delicate gladiator sandals reach up to the knee. For Cavalli, this is subtle, delicate, but without losing his trademark brashness in materials – or attitude. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.