Simply Abu Dhabi XXII

2 6 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I wedding gown, Herrera introduced her bridal line in 1987. Approaching bridal collections with the diversity and progressive style innate in her ready to wear collections, Herrera cornered the market for brides in search of a more fashion conscious offering. With her ready-to-wear and bridal collections firmly in place, she launched her first fragrance, Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum, and has since released ten additional fragrances for both men and women. Caroline Herrera believes “inspiration comes from anything and everything – a book you’ve read, a piece of art, a beautiful landscape.” She advises to always keep your eyes open as she thinks great things have a way of finding you if you do. And it would seem that’s what Caroline herself did as she travelled the globe gathering inspiration for her spring 2016 collection. From the Hamptons to the Greek Islands, luxurious destinations set the tone for the collection. Voluminous separates, signature prints and bright colours define the endless summer and boast a playful yet classic feel often found in Carolina Herrera’s designs, reflecting her passion for travel. The colour palette and imaginative prints emphasise the overall feeling of the collection with shades of yellow, red, blue and a touch of neutrals. Floral prints accent the collection adding a fun flare spirit for the global women seeking effortless dressing. The movement and juxtaposition of soft silks, cotton and jacquard are present throughout and lend an overall lightness perfect for every woman’s summer wardrobe. Adventurous accessories with the utmost attention to detail complement each look. Structured bold clutches and handbags with interchangeable features add a unique edge and texture to contrast the softer, more feminine designs. Sleek shoes run the range from strappy stilettos to effortless t-strap sandals. Both in ready-to-wear and accessories, the collection plays with texture, volume, colour and print perfect for a global lifestyle that demands wardrobe options for day to night and everything in between for whatever journey lies ahead.