Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXV

W ith its riot of colours, explosion of patterns and focus on luxury textures, the Aigner collection for spring/summer was very aptly named Kaleidoscopia. When you look through a kaleidoscope, you are immediately fascinated by the variety of colours and diverse shapes that arrange themselves in ever newways – and this brand-new image is your new wardrobe, giving you a multitude of wonderful ways to express your individuality and let your personality really come to the fore. No matter what your style, you can select pieces from the latest Aigner collection to complement it. Inspirations from the late 1970s including the infamous Studio 54 style can be found throughout the collection. The line also takes inspiration from the colours and materials of the 1990s, combining the very best of these two iconic decades. The simple silhouettes are reminiscent of the 1990s but in the boldest of shades, creating an overarching look that is both playful and powerful. The colour palette for the collection can be as bold or as understated as you dare: deep plum, fresh mauve, sober tan and gentle smoke grey can all be mixed and then complemented with more vibrant coloured spots such as lime, lapis green, pink and cranberry red to inject the pieces with a real feeling of summer. Bold kaleidoscopic and geometric prints adorn boxy dresses, simple spaghetti-strapped tops in softest silk, maxi dresses, and coordinating saddle bags, allowing you to inject pattern into your look and create a real style statement. Fortune favours the bold, and clearly so do Aigner. As far as materials are concerned, texture and layering are the focus of the collection: tulle, denim and plenty of leather are given a decadent twist with the addition of embroidery details, and then finished in ornamental borders or frills. Dresses with a burnout geometrical pattern in velvet devoré, long fluid dresses, sparkling disco pants and sequins embellished liberally on everything are only a few of the collection’s highlights: the range of opportunities provides plenty of scope for variation and everyone can find something to express their personality. No matter how they are cut, every piece is designed to flatter the female form, with some pieces sticking to a traditionally appealing asymmetrical design and others going for a more 1970s- inspired loose fit. Ai gner SS17