Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

1 9 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I COACH A/W 2016 MENSWEAR S tuart Vevers certainly seems to be fascinated with his new digs at Coach 1941, its HQ towering over the High Line right in the centre of New York City. There’s a wide-eyed wonder, a wholehearted embracing of Americana in his work. He plays fast and bold with American archetypes and even dedicated his autumn 2016 collection to American music, to late 1970s hip-hop and Bruce Springsteen. It’s all about finding the heroic in everyday American life. Reimagining East Coast, blue- collar masculine style – Bruce meets the early days of New York hip-hop. This collection commands a nostalgic glance towards a spirit of optimism, rebellion and promise born of the American dream, alongside the individuality that’s unique to the city and its melting pot of cultures. It is mostly manifested in accessory tricks, such as Born In The USA bandanas designed to be knotted around necks and hips, and deep bucket hats to be tugged low on the face.