Simply Abu Dhabi XXII

2 7 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I sense of a lifestyle which consciously rises above trendiness. This season sees the introduction of a new trainer, which mixes luxe with utility and again welcomes a sporty-city vibe that evokes a sense of spontaneity. Vanhee-Cybulski’s leather pleated skirts spliced with silk scarf printed inserts, calfskin trench coat and a series of double cashmere navy suits with a wider cropped trouser shape (referred to as ‘banana trousers’) deliver unconstrained elegance that is entirely wearable. The collection is made up of a simplified sequence of blue- black tailoring and grid-patterned black-on-cream tops and pants that come in a combination of maxi and micro proportions and are accessorised with large quartz and clear resin cuffs. Informal abstraction is brought to the collection via the inclusion of vertical and diagonal stripes and asymmetry. A variety of colours contrast throughout – from the black and blue darks through to the cream, chestnut and off-white neutrals and the bolder reds, yellows and cobalt blues. The theme of contrasting fabrics means there is an abundance of materials flowing through this line – fromdouble-faced cashmere, double-faced linen and waterproof silk and linen canvas and a variety of cottons including checked cotton, and striped cotton poplin through to a mix of silks and calfskins. Pumps appear in suede goatskin, mules in smooth calfskin and trainers in technical canvas. Accessories also boast fabric fabulousness with ankle bracelets available in both suede goatskin and smooth calfskin, belts in box or evercalf calfskin with the buckle in Dalmatian jasper and lacquer, cuffs in crystalline resin inlaid with agate, and necklaces and bracelets in metal and crystalline resin.