Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

Versace Spring / Summer 2014 T he 2014 Versace Men’s collection is underpinned by the themes of athleticism, idealism, discipline, and freedom. There’s a proud athleticism to the physique, with sports tape – a decoration which appears as a detail on garments – worn like a freshly inked tattoo. Neat and precise silhouettes with light, luxurious tailoring are cut from iridescent materials, framing the body at its finest and creating a complementary composition that radiates vigour. The idealism and ethos of Versace design is reinterpreted with gold-studded jackets, baroque and optical print shirts, and gold Medusa-studded gladiator sandals. The precision and discipline of military life is evoked in the garments, in washed finishes and faded, rich, creamy tones, reminiscent of worn and beaten fabrics left to fade in the strength of the direct sun. Extravagant prints are effective and striking, such as knitwear featuring photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern, the images colour-blocked and over-painted by hand for effect. Footwear is both smart and soft, with slip-on shoes in soft leather that can be worn with the back trodden down for added relaxed comfort and an ease of style that is effortless. 2 9 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I