SimplyAbuDhabi XV

1 5 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Yet despite all the theatricality and historical references, this collection is not in the least costumey. Quite the opposite, in fact. At the core, these are eminently wearable pieces. The dresses are inherently ladylike with full, often knee-length skirts and flared sleeves. The capes and coats are in classic shapes, trapeze and empire cuts that reference Italian couture of the 1960s, all worked in the most sumptuous materials. The palette is deep jewel tones – amethyst purple, garnet red, emerald green – in addition to Dolce & Gabbana’s signature black. And all, of course, presented with the duo’s famously impeccable tailoring and flawless construction. Yes, there are enchanting elements of opulence and escapism, but the clothes themselves are firmly anchored in the real world. Dolce & Gabbana transport you into their world, completely immersing you in the theatre and folklore of fashion, and they elevate it to an art form.Many designers talk of telling a story with their collections, but here the story springs to full, colourful, imaginative life. It’s a privilege to take the magical journeywith them– and aswith any good fairy tale, there’s always a happy ending.