Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

1 8 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I DSQUARED2 A/W 2016 MENSWEAR Autumn 2016 sees Great Britain meet Japan in a lineup that plays off the two cultures anchored in the Dsquared2 DNA of denim, leather and graphics. Dsquared2 designers Dan and Dean Caten believe Japan and the UK meet “in a pleat. The samurai had these big skirts, with these big volumes; and then there’s the kilt and its pleated volume, and we’re matching the two worlds.” The collection finds its edge riffing on volume and texture. Supersized anoraks and bomber jackets come in jacquard kimono inspired fabrics, embroidered satin and leather. A metallic peacoat is cut from crumply silver nylon paper, whilst oversized outerwear is constructed with long wool overcoats on the outside and a down jacket on the interior. Karate style fold-over shirts layered underneath complete the look. A plain navy raincoat bonded with leather, or stiff metallics come teamed with mighty piper boots to deliver future urban armour created for fun.