Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 5 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I C H Carolina Herrera may be best known for her occasion gowns, much beloved among Hollywood celebrities and fashionistas the world over. However, in recent years the elegant Spanish designer has also been crafting wonderful garments not just for the red carpet elite, but for the stylish playground set as well! And for the summer months, Herrera brings an invigorating freshness to the new collection for children for spring/summer 2015. The warm air brings with it the desire to dress up with fresh cotton and light fabrics. A retro spirit flavors a collection that revives classic garments on a smaller scale, with a comfortable and cheerful appeal for children and their discerning parents alike. The colour scheme, in beige, red, and navy blue, sprinkled with prints and stripes, is a celebration of the finest moments of summer, dedicated to travel and leisure time. Free of ties and restrictive elements, the clothes can be freely combined thanks to their loose forms, offering infinite possibilities – and most importantly for kids, of course, supreme comfort. For boys, the collection includes fresh, sporty garments with knitted jackets, jeans, polo tops in bold colour blocking, khaki shorts and bathing trunks. For the little ladies, Herrera has created an adorable line of cotton flower-printed dresses and light shirts, polka-dotted rompers, a darling tennis dress, flouncy skirts with girlish bows at the waist, along with basic essentials like shorts and jeans. If we had to pick a favourite, it would be the sophisticated little trench coat, or perhaps the take on Carolina Herrera’s trademark cropped tweedy jacket. These are the perfect classics to resize for children – their classic good looks are not too fussy or overly sophisticated, and our guess is that girls will leap at the chance to play dress-up. It’s sometimes a challenge in the summer, attending a smart event as a family in the hot weather, when kids most want to wear their play clothes. With this children’s collection, Carolina Herrera strikes the perfect – and perfectly fashionable – balance between stylish good looks and kid appeal. CH C a r o l i n a H e r r e r a C h i l d r e n – S p r i n g / S u mm e r 2 0 1 5