Simply Abu Dhabi XXVIII

1 2 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I A ccessories are simply essential. They can be one of the most vital elements items to truly transform an outfit from fine to fantastic. Funny or classical, luxurious or metropolitan, opulent or simple, accessories reveal who we are and express our way of being. They can create a unique allure and mirror our personality. This season’s on-trend lady has a Roger Vivier Viv' Cabas trapezoidal shape bag, still curved and soft, combining vibrant stripes with an aristocratic air. Ballerina shoes are big this season and Florentine shoe brand Gia Couture present a striking version of the ballerina pump: the Gia Couture Dance with me Decolleté – a calfskin 3cm heel decolleté with velvet ribbons to wrap around exactly like an elegant dancer. And finally, as mademoiselle Chanel used to say, “A woman who doesn't wear perfumes has no future”. The French Maison launches the hotly-anticipated new fragrance: the rebellious Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum. The audacious fragrance was created by Olivier Polge and the Chanel Laboratories and it marries ylang-ylang, yasmine and orange blossom and a touch of tuberose, with musk, sandalwood, mandarin peel, grapefruit and blackcurrant – all encapsulated in the thinnest glass bottle ever made, which resonates with the haute couture spirit of the house as well as the rebellious allure of the founder. And for men, it's all about a modern “sprezzatura”. This Italian word originates from Baldassare Castiglione’s “The Book of the Courtier”, where it is defined by the author as “a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it”. In other words, a studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality of style. Sprezzatura is “effortless style”. Metropolitan and modern, autumn’s man loves to travel in style and comfort with no compromising on his taste for luxury. Instead of a business bag he opts for a Stefano Ricci cosmopolitan backpack in burgundy calfskin featuring the Africa motif with the palladium signature – comfortable and classic. For the shoes, the ultimate comfort is found in Arfango’s softly opulent blue velvet sleepers, customisable and indulgently luxurious. Modern but still classic, the sense of sprezzatura shines in the choice of accessories. A classic Hermés silk tie with a micro burgundy and grey pattern matched with a stunning pair of Tateossian limited edition cufflinks in 18-carat rose gold that expose a skeletonized watch movement framed by 122 black diamonds on a black rhodium trimmed case – altogether a fine statement of male modern elegance. This season’s hottest accessories will elevate any ensemble. b y I v a n A l l e g r a n t i Got ToHave It!