Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

1 6 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Billionaire Couture was founded by entrepreneur and hotelier Flavio Briatore, himself no stranger to the luxury lifestyle. He partnered with the Percassi Group, a leading Italian company, to develop this line of extreme refinement and incredible quality. Each piece is manufactured by hand in small, select Italian workshops by the very best craftsmen in their particular field, who work with the absolute finest fabrics and materials in the world. Billionaire upholds and honours the standard of the Made in Italy trademark through the artisanship, quality of materials, and impeccable tailoring. All of this is evident when you see the Billionaire The Woman line for AW2014. The materials, textures, and colours are beyond inviting – there’s an indulgent, tactile quality that makes these garments as amazingly luxurious to wear as they are gorgeous to look at. The deep pile of the ebony fur coat, cinched with a wide leather belt, is a perfect example – this is exactly what the Billionaire ethos of equating luxury to feeling good and comfortable is all about. You’ll never want to take this coat off. Same goes for the short fur jacket, dyed in a joyous, saturated vermillion red evocative of 14th century Italian stained glass. Paired with simple jeans, and red flats embroidered withmedieval tapestry motifs, it’s a study in deceptively simple luxury. The red cashmere and silk blazer is another example of Billionaire Couture’s sartorial signature of clean lines, impeccable fit, sumptuous fabric and spectacular colour, whilst the down jacket with beaver fur lining adds an another dimension of layering and texture. The python bomber jacket in black with flashes of red is a standout piece – effortlessly chic and stylish. You’ll see the Asian theme reflected in a cherry-blossom printed skirt suit, in a sophisticated silver grey and black palette, perfect for an elegant event. Or try the blazer on its own with a pair of Billionaire’s perfectly cut cotton jeans for a bit of street- smart style. However you wear them, Billionaire Couture’s clothes will make you look – and feel – amazing.