Experience the epitome of Italian menswear with the latest Prada menswear collection unveiled in Milan. This artistic masterpiece delves into the profound connection between man and nature, setting a new standard for the Italian menswear season.
The thematic brilliance unfolds from the invitation itself—a silver silk tie enclosed in an artist’s folder featuring an autumnal forest image. Guests are immersed in a cinematic experience, navigating through workstations to enter a vast forest floor beneath a glass surface, lit by office lights—a unique blend reminiscent of ‘The Trial’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project.’
While subtly addressing environmental concerns, the collection presents a dynamic cast, seemingly racing against time to contribute to saving the planet. Against a backdrop of classic five-wheel swivel chairs, witness a collection that defies traditional fashion norms.
Miuccia Prada, discussing with designer Raf Simons backstage, acknowledges the eerie set, reflecting a theme that subtly touches on the fear of environmental self-destruction.
Discover oversized vented jackets, tweed jackets with fluted sleeves, and sculpted mega wide conical peacoats challenging conventional fashion codes. Silhouettes transition to pencil-thin nylon weave hipster pants paired with slimline khaki spy raincoats, introducing woven leather belts reminiscent of cummerbunds. Fabrics range from Donegal tweed to stretchy nylon, embodying a fusion of influences from the ’60s to modern Wall Street.
Every model dons a skull cap or beanie, complemented by lace-ups with interior wedges or colorful monkish sandals, creating an ethereal effect on the glass floor adorned with moss, lichen, ferns, and fresh leaves.
Raf Simons draws inspiration from the Dutch tradition of ice skating on frozen rivers and canals, infusing the collection with nods to the working class, businessmen, sailors, and aviation pioneers. The Avant Garde of the ’20s and Raf’s own rhombus nylon flight jackets play a role in this eclectic mix.
An extension of the ‘Everyone Talks About the Weather’ exhibition at the Prada Foundation in Venice, the collection carries subtle political undertones, earning thunderous applause from an audience that includes celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal, James McAvoy, and football stars Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Trent Alexander Arnold.
In the realm of fashion shows, Prada and Raf Simons set a new standard, offering a captivating blend of art, nature, and avant-garde fashion that leaves a lasting impression. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled fusion of artistry and style with Prada’s groundbreaking menswear collection in Milan.
