Beauty and Fashion Dubai

Autumn Winter 2015 at River Island encompasses the adventurous spirit of the 60s and relaxed  vibes  of  the 70s,  combining  elements  from  these  influential  eras  with  the present to  create  a  unique,  bold  and  sophisticated  collection  for  the  season  ahead. Highlights of  jewel  tones  and  sugary  sorbets  add  depth to  the  traditional  earthy  and sombre palette for a refreshing alternative to autumnal hues.

70s Luxe combines  clean  tailoring  with  touches of  pretty  Victoriana  and  graphic  colour blocking  to create an  effortlessly  elegant collection.  Mannish  suits in  soft  caramels  are juxtaposed  against  flute sleeves  and  pussy  bow  necklines  for  a luxe  bohemian  feel.  Key shapes for trousers are culottes and flares whilst skirts take on A‐line silhouettes.

70s   Modern   Bohemian   draws   inspiration   from   19thcentury   gothic,   fusing   sultry temptress  with  urban  ethnic  for  a  vamped up  folksy  look.  Embracing  black on  black dressing, sumptuous lace is teamed with super soft suede and folkloric jacquards with anartisan handloom feel. Details come from fringing, whip stitching on leather and lacing onnecklines, skirts and jeans. Studio 54 inspired pieces in glitter lurex create high-octane evening glamour to form 70s Glam  Rock.

The moody base colour  palette is injected with flashes of rich emeralds and sparkle  metallics.  Plunging  necklines,  mesh  panelling  and  sumptuous  velvets  create extravagant  and  interesting  dresses whilst  jumpsuits  become  daring in  sheer  fabrics with  super  wide  legs,  accents offur,  skinny  scarfs  and  knee-high boots that finish off the looks.

Cool  urban  tailoring in  soft  hues of  oatmeal,  grey  and  camel  creates  a  clean  and  calm foundation for Urbanist. Bonded  fabrics and technical tailoring cloth are essential to the collection,  whilst  silhouettes  become  elongated.  Outerwear is  key  with  longer  length coats and sleeveless jackets featuring throughout. Pencil skirt co-ords in luxe fabrications and relaxed checked suiting encompasses the laid backaesthetic.

Parisian  street  style  meets  classic  rock  chick to  create  Francoise  60s.  Inspired by  sixties cool  girl  dressing  this   trend   creates   a   tough   yet   cute   look.   Sixties   shapes get   a contemporary  revival  with  elements  of  biker chic, using zips and heavy leather to add a rebellious  twist.  Key  looks  include  pastel  sixties  inspired  tailoring  and  mini  skirts  and dresses  teamed  with  sorbet  shaggy  furs.  Elements offun  are  added  with  patent ankle boots and quirky patterned tights.