SimplyAbuDhabi XII

1 7 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The woman imagined by Cruciani identifies with the Hollywood actress Lauren Hutton. Colours are muted, dusty but intense. Bold new directions have been added in the form of brick red, ochre, rich navy, ruby claret, delicate peach and a heady mustard. Knitwear features prominently, as always, rich with ribbing, fisherman’s stitch and seed stitch. It’s darling. But it’s complimented this time by elegant wool crepe, leather inserts and vintage-styled sheepskin. Remember the shaggy coats that 1970s youths brought back with them from the Hippy Trail running through Afghanistan to India. Here they are. All grown up. Ease of movement is key. Pieces are designed to rest lightly on the figure and not impede day-to-day life, which is where the luxury sportswear comes in, only this time in cashmere and wool rather than Lycra and nylon. The 70s are reflected in wool jump suits and clashing knits. For casual chic, perhaps for a trip to the races, the powder pink slouchy trousers matched with a blouse in the same tone with a large, opulent bow around the neck and broken with a slim tank top. Effortless. In fact equestrian hints are found throughout the collection, a universal sign of high-class and good taste. Or for some sightseeing around a city, swooshy navy trousers are matched with a burnt orange blouse and loose knit top. A fisherman’s jumper in rich plum and clashed with a