Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

1 6 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I There are motifs which are geometric, an indigenous, native flair which gives an unexpected twist to wool maxi ponchos and blanket skirts. The reveal of the collection was one that unashamedly touted how truly unique it is. Instead of their usual theatrical flair, designers Dean and Dan Caten went for the truly minimal. With a simple monolith of marble inserted into a stone staircase for the setting, the pair gave nothing away, not even in their show notes, which traditionally are playful. Women wore tribal tattoos, achieved with the use of body stockings, vast tundral pelts, and tasselledNapoleonic bullion braiding. Alongside them were others in corset dresses, virginal draped nightdresses, and hyper-tailored little jackets, emulating high-flown civilization. Elsewhere, a hooded fur parka, a poncho, and a fringed blanket skirt. The navy blue military coats with gilded livery frogging were welcome, as well as the taut vests and cropped jodhpur pants, and the fitted denim jeans that finished off with regimental red and gold bands of silk.