Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

Brioni Spring/Summer 2014 Collection T he Spring/Summer 2014 collection from Brioni blossoms vigorously with hallmark design cues inspired by Rome’s cultural heritage, with a remembrance of the spirit and allure of 1950s Italian cinema and the uniquely recognisable styles of Luchino Visconti and Helmut Berger. With sophisticated elegance, creative director Brendan Mullane confidently revisits Brioni’s legacy, bringing it together beautifully with a secure contemporary feel and a bold use of traditional textiles, clean graphics and clever composition. Fabrics are embellished with image and form, where angular lines and clean cuts bolster and embolden the historic Brioni silhouette with consummate ease. Pattern and colour remain central themes; the deftly subtle mixing easily with the delicately sublime to create a series of exquisite juxtapositions that simply exude quality and individuality. Sharp edges and classic lines provide the backdrop for an eclectic amalgam of texture and colour to explode. Accessories comprise travel bags in soft deerskin, subtle calfskin and substantial suede. Shoes are luxurious and pleasing in dark blues, greys and burgundy and emerge in calfskin, suede and crocodile. Yellow gold provides flashes of rich, provocative colour in a complementary range of cufflinks, tie clips and elegant collar studs designed in collaboration with Fredrikson Stallard. The essential inclination of this collection is rooted in a refreshingly current overhaul of time-honoured and handsome form. Suits and jackets are sensitively tailored without losing the hard edge and vivid architecture of invigorating, up-to-date design. Accessories and embellishments are perfectly weighted and provide perfect counterpoint to this substantial, impeccable apparel. 2 6 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I

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