SimplyAbuDhabi XIV

1 6 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Dsquared2 - Spring Summer 2014 S aturated with joyful colours and an upbeat carefree vibe, the idyllic island beaches of the 50s are where Dsquared2 draw inspiration for the Spring Summer 2014 line. Glamorous evenings of dining and dancing, glowing after a day in the sun – that is the Dsquared2 vibe for summer. Feminine, 50s couture-inspired shapes come in a duo of striking silhouettes. Bathing-suit style cocktail dresses with hiked hemlines are padded at the hips and bust to exaggerate the form. Longer skirts and dresses are puffed up with tulle layers and balloon hems to emphasise the waist, and are topped with cocoon-sleeved cocktail coats. Leathers come laser cut with a delicate lace pattern, as sheared pony in a jungle print or opulently glossy in a crocodile miniskirt and cropped trapeze jackets. Fabrics inspired by upholstery textiles of the era are given the luxe treatment via punchy prints, three-dimensional lamé effects and floral embroideries that bloom over shorts and jackets. Dripping with crystals and beads, the bustier dresses sparkle and glitter. Matching accessories give the pretty beach looks a ladylike edge. Ladylike bags, slingback shoes, retro sandals and jaunty lampshade hats set off the chic, svelte silhouettes of cinched-waist cocktail frocks and bell-sleeved coats. Jumbo jewelled bracelets, earrings and statement-making necklaces add to the vintage look; the jewels are mixed with oversized gold leaves and bunches of coral for show-stopping 50s glamour. Finally, stylish cat-eye glasses with detachable sunglass frames in tortoiseshell, mother-of pearl-or horn complete the picture of chic, retro fun in the sun.