Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

1 9 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Their appearance beautified the already beautiful mothers who looked so elegant, and vice versa. It is fun fashion, but it comes with the unmistakable elegance that Dolce & Gabbana have become so well known for. Childrenswear can often run the risk of seeming…well, ridiculous, with a sense of novelty value – and of course there is the usual unashamed campness here – but for the most part Dolce & Gabbana have realised the struggle mums often face in dressing their children. They want clothes that are functional and stylish, and are often forced to make a choice. Not here, the label says. Here, you get both, with a pedigree that is not to be sniffed at, even by fashion philistines, There are many prints used here, centred around the idea of amore – love – and the idea is an inescapable one, just as it is in life. Love is a powerful, infinite thing that brings us comfort in the dark times, and what Dolce & Gabbana are saying with this collection is that there is no love more powerful than the love between mother and child. It is a simple inspiration and idea, but mighty all the same – a natural evolution from the men’s collection, focusing on the idea of family as a whole. With their recent autumn/winter deliveries, they have revealed a trifecta that each takes an aspect of ‘la famiglia’ and delves into it deeply, producing a collection that is functional, simple and beautiful all at the same time.