Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

2 1 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I E n plein air – in the open air – that is the theme of Santoni’s latest autumn/winter collection for men. It is a collection that moves from unconventional elegance to mountain sceneries and concrete jungles, before finally reaching the countryside. The collection is the result of a combination of the highest standard of craftsmanship and unique detailing and fusion of style. Santoni claim it exists for “an adventurous and proud man that never has to pretend. A contemporary observer”, and their intentions are clear to see here. Since it was first founded in 1975, Santoni has been a byword for luxury, quality, craftsmanship, design and perfection in footwear. Following the creation of the haut de gamme shoes laboratory by Andrea Santoni back in the 1970s, the brand has pursued its vision to refine the cultural heritage of craftsmanship and Italian excellence. After Andrea passed the torch onto his son Giuseppe, the brand went on to become an international icon in the fashion world. The brand continues to tout a modern attitude married to ancient know-how, a family legacy guarded by the craftsman masters, some of whom have worked within the company since 1975. These men and women have witnessed first-hand the turn of Santoni from a local workshop into a reference brand, and have played a part in keeping alive the original passion for extreme quality and beauty. The constant redefining of the classic and the expected with every passing collection since its inception has led to this moment for the Santoni label, which now has an unmistakably