Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXI

overlapping to produce a new amped up sport-style sole. In terms of clothing, the emphasis is on a range of stylish and adaptable jackets. The pilot jacket is crafted from stretch leather, a new material born from the research and technical mastery that Tod’s is celebrated for. Smooth to the touch, this lightweight military-style jacket features a notch lapel and bellows pockets. The ombré-effect variation radiates a sporty, contemporary allure. A velvety and lightweight blue suede field jacket – the Field Jacket Art Colour –features white stripes over seams and pocket borders, which are applied by hand with water colour paint once the garment has been finished. Horn buttons and an internal brushed- metal zip provide a double closing mechanism, while shirt-style cuffs add a point of difference. A sporty, khaki-green cotton-linen field jacket with five front pockets and horn buttons personalised with the Tod’s logo is completely unlined apart from the pockets. An internal nylon drawstring at the waist allows for a waisted silhouette. This model, called the Field Jacket – Military Cotton, does not feature hand painting, but instead offers a more classic look. All three of these jackets are versatile outerwear pieces that can be worn in the city and in the country, and on weekdays or weekends. A final style – the Washed Blazer – is a more urban three-button, cotton-denim jacket. Blue, sporty, with a notch collar, two front pockets, horn buttons personalised with the Tod’s logo, visible stitching and a double vent at the back, it’s the perfect piece in any modern man’s wardrobe, suitable for business or pleasure. The idea of luxury becoming versatile is encapsulated with the season’s key bag, the Eight Bag, which derives its name from its eight pockets – six internal and two external. Conceived to satisfy the needs of the cosmopolitan man, it is formal and sophisticated when closed, and opens out flat to function as a portable desk. It is available in precious leather or crocodile models in plain colours, while the calfskin style is two-tone. 2 1 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I