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1 5 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Philipp Plein Women’s Autumn/Winter 2019 F or Autumn/Winter 2019, Philipp Plein puts the focus sharply on strong tailoring at the centre of an eye-catching array of futuristic fashion. The message is pumped-up luxury, with items decorated in star patterns, camouflage, animal prints, zig-zag sequins and dazzling jewels. Refreshing this elegant sartorial world with some attitude, elegant pieces are worn with high-top sneakers, tartan prints in red or electric yellow, and oversized puffer coats in shiny metallics, bright reds and blues. The result is an energetic, punkish take on modern smart dressing. The women’s range shares the central themes of the brand’s menswear range – cue a space-age palette of neons and metallics. While Plein has scaled back the amount of bling on show, there’s still plenty to dazzle the eye. The belts are many and layered – and oh so shiny. Eveningwear brings extra drama with floor-length gowns in reflective silver or covered in shimmering sequins, and a stunning black evening suit is elevated with a jewelled pattern on the jacket and trousers. The iconic cowboy boot seen in Plein’s men’s collection is at centre stage for women as well, and for evenings, there are over-the-knee editions for added impact. It’s a fresh and futuristic viewpoint, one that blends gorgeous tailoring with an adventurous flair.