Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

1 7 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Dsquared2 Women’s Autumn/Winter 2014 D ramatic femininity is the theme of the Dsquared2 Autumn/Winter 2014 collection, underscored with iconic 60s shapes of swingy jackets, short shift dresses, capes and cropped trousers. Rich textures are found inmink inserts, python skins, feathers, paillettes and jewels. Decadent eveningwear has couture constructions: a narrow long sheath has a cape back, an emerald floor-length cape is covered with long black feathers, and a glistening matte gold and cream gown is trimmed with a crystal bow at the waist. Daywear is infused with lashings of drama and opulence. Evoking the structured lines of a classic nurse’s uniform, bonded white leather and stretch inserts are worked into mini dresses worn with double-breasted capes. A felted wool tunic is inlaid with avocado-hued mink. Jacquard silk pants with a shimmering Lurex pattern are paired with a white fur top. Dense three-dimensional pailettes and jewels encrust mini shift dresses and matching jackets. Sumptuous furs are paired with silk pyjamas. Emerald and teal glossy python skins are cut into a long-sleeved short tunic and a cropped jacket with matching python pumps, hats and bags. Brace-like mesh and leather ankle straps accent sandals, revealing the same stiletto spiked heel as softly rounded-toe pumps. Another pump style with a squared toe, doctor bags and rectangle clutches are embellished with mink, plumage or jewels. A mini clutch with handles is encased in scaffolding-like metal. Felted round high hats with narrow brims are trimmed in fur. Bracelets and neck cuffs are also styled like braces; other arm cuffs are loaded with jewels and connected to finger rings shimmering with stones. Oversized Jackie O style sunglasses come with clip-on jewellery over the brow, or sides and temples. The entire effect is one of high glamour, but with an endearingly off-kilter edge. It’s the distinctive and edgy take on couture we’ve come to know and love from Dsquared2.

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