Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

Introducing La Martina Capsule Collections for the Autumn/Winter Season R ooted in tradition, driven by performance, utterly committed to excellence: La Martinaisaninternationallyrenowneddesignerofthefinestpoloapparel.Polo,or theSportofKingsasit’sknown,isademandingsportingeventthatrequireshigh- performance gear. But it’s much more besides: it’s emblematic of a lifestyle, a culture, an appreciation of luxury and elegance. To that end, La Martina’s high-end sportswear collection is created for those who wish to capture the spirit of thismagnificent sport off the field, aswell. For Autumn/Winter 2014, La Martina presents luxurious, polo-inspired fashion with three remarkablecapsulecollectionsthatenthusiastswillbesuretolove:ThePrivada,TheMaserati, andTheRoyal Box ranges. ColeccionPrivada: SavileRowstyle gets a shot of SouthAmericanvitality TheEnglishbespoketailoringtraditionmeetsthevividcoloursandsoftlinesofready-to-wear style in La Martina’s Coleccion Privada capsule collection. It’s a contemporary take on the intersection between Anglo-Saxon and Argentinean culture, one that has been a recurrent theme throughout the history of the sport of polo. Sharper silhouettes are paired with exclusive linings featuring vivid textures to match crazy ties, where sober regimental stripes in the old English tradition make way for flowers and curvilinear geometric shapeswith a SixtiesOp-Art feel. La Martina for Maserati: a polo shirt created to mark 100 years of the House of theTrident La Martina and Maserati: together, they form a partnership that has sponsored the greatest poloeventsintheworld.Tohonourthatconnection,LaMartinapresentsacapsulecollection thatincludesashirtspeciallyproducedtocelebratethe100thanniversaryoftheHouseofthe Trident –Maserati. Created to fully emphasise the sporty personality of the co-brand, with its techno-race feel, theLaMartinacapsulecollectionforMaseratiselectsmaterialsthatheightentheaerodynamics oftheshapes,suchassoft-shellorbreathableneoprene,forexample.Therangeincludeshigh- performance details such as technical sweaters with water-repellent properties, thermal bonding instead of traditional stitching, coated zips, reflective and polo inserts with patches. Otherthoughtfultouches,includingtheItalianflaglogoandMaserati’sracingstripes,highlight themotoring tradition of the esteemed brand. Royal Box: aRoyally InspiredTartan Inspired by the dress code for guests attending events at the Guards Polo Club comes La Martina’s Royal Box capsule collection, a stylistic tribute to the tartan kilt worn by Prince Charles. This mini-collection is an amalgam of stylistic references – from the military flavour that permeates the entire range, to the exclusive patches inspired by the heraldic symbols of the British Monarchy. There is a particular emphasis on wool, as opposed to cotton, and the colours of choice range fromnatural shades of camel to grey mélange, in place of the more traditional English navy blue. A plethora of buttons and graphics reinterpret the rose found on theUnitedKingdom’sRoyal Coat of Arms, completing a collection styled tounderscore theBritish origins of the game of polo. Whether you love to play polo – or just love the style – you’ll appreciate La Martina’s commitment to quality and design, both on and off the field.