Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

surfaces, and an interesting interplay of pattern. Indeed, the luxuriousmaterials inM Missoni’s Autumn collection are verymuch concernedwith tactility and dimension. This is evident in the full and chunky knits, the houndstooth checks, the ‘crackle’ patterns, the raised pin dots, thewoven jersey, and the Peruvian poncho effect. MMissoni’s concept ofmixingmaterials is now a classic signature for the brand. In this new collection for Autumn/Winter, edgy expressions of this technique bring a fresh excitement: plushmohair is given a festive sheenwith Lurex; crêpe and serge fabrics in different colours face off vertically in a richly draped dress; a pleated skirt has a front pleat in satin and a back pleat in crepe. There’s denim, wool, ethereal lightweight fabrics, bouclé textures – all harmonising together seamlessly for a fantastically dimensional and tactile overall effect. Colours are also playing an intriguing game of opposites. On one end of the spectrum, you have suchwarmvibrant shades as bright blue and orange, flame red, emerald green, chartreuse, turquoise and burnt umber. At the other, deep dark nuances of forest green and olive green – and black, naturally. We especially loved the colour treatment in the tartan plaids that make a welcome return this season, as seen on dress inserts, in the sporty high-belted zip jacket with faux-sheepskin knit lining, in the puremohair peacoats, and in the quietly understatedmulti-coloured horizontal ripplemotifs on the knits. Perhaps most striking of all are the gorgeousmoiré andmarble creations, the pixellated effects, and the abstract floral patterns seen across an impressive array of jacquard, intarsia and print forms – oftenwith iridescent sheen that is perfect for winter. Then, to heighten the collection’s allure in grand style,MMissoni adds a range of truly covetable handbags and footwear. In keeping with the rest of the seasonal line, there are wonderful bursts of colourmixedwith an amazing selection of textures: the ultra-soft lambskin leather books in turquoise or bright red; an elegant pumpwith a natural wood heel and fuzzymoss-green fabric; a chunky handbag in plush fleece earth tones, offset by sleek leather handles and just the sneakiest peak of bright orange/red. MMissoni makes Autumn/Winter a wonderland of gorgeous hues and luxurious surfaces that will engage your senses, all while making you look incredibly, effortlessly chic.