Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

1 6 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I mood was as controlled and uptight as the corset dresses but now it is all about easiness and relaxed luxury. Like her silhouettes Beckham has relaxed. Like her layers, she’s lightened up. One slinky ribbed corset trimmed with ivory silk came partnered with a pair of high- waisted gabardine pants, a look Victoria pointed out as one of her favourites. “I go to so many red carpet events, and this is exactly what I want to wear on the red carpet right now.” The outfits were unpretentious and naturally chic rather than showy and unrealistic. Coats are standout in this collection – from fringed blanket styles to mannish overcoats in heritage tweed, punctuated with giant sized buttons. The collection’s colour palette is of the season, throwing out shades of navy blue, black, ivory, terracotta, dark green and mustard. Hourglass shapes have been reworked and exaggerated. She revisited the slip dress too, keeping the bra-shape top but adding volume via tulip skirts, which hovered around midi length. These balloon volumes, together with bodices and knits, have been layered together to create a look for autumn that resonates a new freshness and champions VB’s sense of a strong femininity with boyish undertones.