Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 3 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I linen, cotton voile, organza and lace, all playing with lengths, transparency and layers. In terms of print and pattern, modern and contrasting combinations of tennis stripes, embroidery, 1960s-inflected guipure lace, graphic pleats, floral prints and splashes of paint all suggest a breath of freedom that blows across the collection. Indeed, when the runway show was presented, Lagerfeld had the models stroll through a set that was constructed to look like a Paris street, in casual groups of two or three, chatting and laughing. The statement was clear: these are real clothes for real women; the collection is at once familiar and inviting, yet undeniably luxe and heritage. The rainbow brushes of colour continue in this season’s flat-heeled knee-length boots, whilst two-tone loafers and golden ballerina flats add a bit of sparkle. As Lagerfeld has said of this collection, “It is less fashion and more ‘mode de vie’ (clothes for life).” And it’s a message that comes across in full force. There is something to be individually tailored to everyone’s unique character with this expressive and street-smart range of luxury garments. It smashes through convention in a way that would have made the heart of founder Coco Chanel – fashion’s ultimate rule-breaker — glow with pride.