The Dune Men’s collection embraces the eclectic this season, bringing textures and palettes together to create a diverse range for Spring/Summer 2016.
This season, sleek formals take on a new direction with an emphasis on polished and hi-shine polido leathers. Croc and reptile embossing also feature, with woven detailing adding an extra element to texture for SS16. Hues of brown, navy and grey run throughout the collection.
Always a classic wardrobe staple, the loafer dominates the men’s collection for this season, produced in a variety of finishes and colours. Whole-cut profiles feature flat waxed laces, giving them a premium finish, while the ever-popular monk-strap features once again.
The soft focus trend brings texture, with suede as the key fabric running throughout the collection, featuring on many profiles including desert boots and perforated trainers. Neutral shades work alongside muted brights in a multitude of styles, from casual to sporty, with the core colours being sand, grey and navy with pops of teal and cobalt.
For high summer, the collection takes on the feel of a transatlantic traveller, with the focus falling on lightweight profiles of sandals, espadrilles, drivers and sporty cupsoles. These styles reflect the sartorial confidence of a transatlantic man who is seasoned and sophisticated in his style, someone who is not afraid to be bolder with his wardrobe choices. A colour palette of rich chocolate brown, red, orange and bright blue elevate this trend. Mesh espadrilles sit alongside snake embossed sneakers and premium leather sandals, whilst a lightweight soft brogue provides a pop of colour in cobalt blue and a contrasting sporty white sole.
A true sense of femininity is embraced for Spring/Summer 2016, elegant silhouettes and softly washed pastels make for a timeless accessories collection.
Moving into the new season, structured silhouettes in muted colours bring a sophisticated aesthetic to the modern working wardrobe. A palette of mink, navy and dove grey drive a clean, understated transition into spring. Key profiles include top-handle totes, multi-gusset crossbody bags and fold over saddle styles.
Pastel suede fringing, laser cut florals and delicate lace fabrics in white and blush tones offer a decidedly more feminine touch to an era-less season. Rose golds and mirror silvers are introduced to clean shapes with minimal hardware, continuing the fluidity of the spring collection.
In contrast, Spring’s prints are bold and varied, vertical patchwork stripes sit alongside multi-coloured bubble print designs and monochromatic woven textures for maximum graphic impact. Intricate metallic beading seen on oversized envelope clutches make for flirtatious evening options, whilst futuristic-inspired perspex totes paired with bold jewel embellishment offer daring daywear pieces.
Moving further into summer, a burst of saturated colour is introduced to an otherwise neutral palette. Bright, bold hues such as lime, lemon, fuchsia and tangerine orange are visible on large, unlined shopper totes, mini crossbody bags and fun faux-fur pom-pom keyrings. High summer takes inspiration from a sense of ‘wanderlust’, where colourful, striped raffia materials are sourced from markets in the Far East to create an exclusive collection of shoppers, bucket bags and envelope clutches. Artisanship is championed, where embroidered raffia beach bags and hand-braided crossbody bags encapsulate the spirit of a summer traveller.
A limited edition luxury leather line is also introduced for Spring/Summer 2016, drawing focus on handmade craftsmanship and quality materials exclusively sourced in Europe. Simple profiles are enhanced through interesting elements including embossed reptile textures and brushed suedes in dove grey, cobalt blue and matte black. Trio-gusset crossbody bags, trapeze holdalls and classic hobo styles make for a capsule collection of versatile, luxury inspired pieces to carry you through the season.
Following the industry’s recent yearning for delicate femininity, an era less collection is introduced through elegant silhouettes and minimalistic details.
Easing into the new season, clean lines and soothing pale tones bring a romantic aesthetic to the modern working wardrobe. Court and flat shoe profiles are versatile and compliment spring dressing.
Delicate details are worked in, adding an element of interest; pastel chains, metal trims, laser cut fabrics and tie-up fastenings reflect the collection’s fluidity.
Soft powder shades of blue, blush and lemon, mixed back with mirrored metallic play into the feminine feel. A burst of spring colour drops later in the season, citrine and coral orange saturate a mostly muted palette.
Inspired by futuristic trends and transparent textures, perspex is paired with wood on block heels and in a solid formation. Heel interest is key this season, with new developments including flare and platform structures.
Crafted texture based sandals in smooth leathers, focus on the free spirit of a summer traveller, high summer see’s backless sandals with bright embroidery and woven straps to reflect inspiration from ‘wanderlust’.
In the Philippines, Dune London is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Ayala Center Cebu, Bonifacio High Street, Estancia in Capitol Commons, Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza East Wing and SM Megamall Fashion Hall. Follow @dune_london_ph and @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
