Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

2 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Signature Dsquared2 themes shaped the lineup beyond the Canadian: biker, rocker, edgy eveningwear and statement outerwear. Dsquared2 foundations such as denim and leather were integral pieces alongside T-shirts printed with American motifs. Fabrics, technical and textural finesse gave a richer and studied evolution of key Dsquared2 looks. Voluminous parkas and gilets in detailed fabrications included coyote-lined white canvas, shaved Mongolian lamb, fox-lined oil treated canvas, papery glossy black leather. Ultra embellished Perfecto jackets were decorated with studs and medallions, in edgy rubber, and acid pink wool flannel. Lumberjack inspired red-and-black check could be found on several jackets, shirts and vests. In a throwback to the customised outfit the twins once designed for music iconMadonna in the early 2000s, there were mud-splatter coatings on jean legs, boots and denim vests. The pair left an indelible mark on the world of international show business when they were commissioned to design 150 outfits both for the artist and her dancers for the ‘Don’t Tell Me’ video and for the 2002 Drowned World Tour, There was another appearance for the Hockney, a pant shape which debuted on the spring/summer 2015 runway with a looser fit through the crotch and a tapered leg, presented in canvas, leather and treated denim. There were almost romantic flourishes on graphic black and white evening wear, with folkstyle embroideries on jacket lapels, and on cotton vests and pant fronts.