Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

2 9 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Valentino Spring/Summer 2014 Collection T he Valentino collection by Pierpaolo Piccoli and Maria Grazia Chiuri provides elegant apparel with a wide range of beautifully created items from uniform-inspired designs right through to relaxed ultra-casual wear. Cotton t-shirts reside perfectly with crocodile leather flip flops, adding a level of quality that redefines the humble item. Sharp suits add a formal flourish, whilst offering technical and useable outfits that feel ready to wear and yet fascinatingly reinvented. Dark blue hues meet earthy charcoal, military olive, white and grey, with beige, burgundy and indigo forming the visual counterpoints. Cotton and cashmere, denim and chambray all feature alongside technical fabrics that tie the collection together tightly. Stylish accessories are abundant with moccasins, crocodile leather flip-flops, espadrilles, clutches, and aviator sunglasses, as well as classic sneakers being added to complement the collection.