Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXI

2 0 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I khaki, ochre and beige, and is heightened by splashes of turquoise, pink and cactus green. The distinctive feature of the accessories collection is its tactile design. It naturally enhances the masterly craftsmanship running through Salvatore Ferragamo’s DNA. There are andals and gym lace-ups with high rubber soles and fringes on toecaps, straw bags and pouches with leather exteriors, eyewear with inner and outer temples featuring contrasting patterns, and monkey-shaped charms and pendants to offset any sense of severity. Brightly-coloured designs are embellished with intricate weaving, while ultra-soft materials with a sensuous nappa texture come with natural finishes, creating flexible footwear. The collection also introduces innovative metal details such as a new rhodium finish which glimmers like platinum, or multiple takes on the gancio fastening. Jewel details adorn an assortment of buckles, while refined antique finishes embellish leather in the collection’s more formal pieces. Weaving is prominent throughout, from drivers to nappa leather slip- ons, turning into a detail on the uppers of the tramezza shoe. Summer and leisure are two other major themes. In addition to the sandals and sneakers, a line of canvas espadrilles revisits prints from the Ferragamo archive, such as the Greek motif in multi- coloured micro-weave suede or nappa-effect leather. Multi-material shoes in contrasting hues make up the more casual part of the collection. Shades of Saxony blue, green, aranciata, cadmio yellow, cuoio, white new spirit and red brighten up a palette shot through with summery vitamin tones, achieving a perfect balance of the classic and informal. Brand new this season is Ferragamo For All, an innovative range inspired by a new concept of unisex, cross-gender style. Bestselling men’s designs, such as