Does Prada want to pamper you in a world gone wrong? At Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, Italian fashion house Prada’s show opened with cozy knitted sweaters and colorful scarves. However, as the runway continued, the garments were ripped open and exposed.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan sat in the front row of the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 women’s fashion show. However, most of the screaming from the female crowd outside was directed at Thai actor Pond Naravit Lertratkosum and Korean K-pop sensation Wooyoung, both of whom, of course, wore Prada.
The collection by co-designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons celebrated layering and was full of surprising details. These included faux fur trim that ran up and down the chest like tactile ties, as well as shimmering linings that peeked out from slits in the garments.
In their show notes, the designers described “mutations from within that are visible to the outside.” The fabrics appeared intentionally frayed or worn, revealing hidden secrets beneath.
“I think we really like the idea of a lot of things coming together that don’t necessarily result in what you expect,” Simons said backstage after the show. Meanwhile, model Bella Hadid enthusiastically kissed Prada’s hand.
Hadid was one of just 15 models who worked in the 60-outfit show. Each outfit was deconstructed to reveal new possible looks through layering.
“It’s a lot about the feeling of being inspired and bringing together things that feel contemporary to us but aren’t necessarily very narrative,” said Simons, who has been designing with Prada since 2020.
Exaggerated pink cuffs adorned shirts worn under sweaters or jackets. A pink satin dress appeared literally ripped open at the bodice, revealing a shiny black corset-like bodice underneath.
Scraps of animal-print fabric were incorporated into a black silk dress, while voluminous sweaters were tucked into sheer skirts.
The ambiance at Fondazione Prada reinforced the indoor/outdoor theme: pink and white walls were adorned with elegant boiseries and marble fireplaces, while also exposing the brickwork beneath.
As with the men’s fashion show in January, a short yellow waterproof cape adorned a coat. A beige jacket revealed bronze sequins beneath a turned-up collar.
Simons explained the recipe was instinctive. “From the heart, from the mind, from the feeling, from our knowledge, from our respect for history and our interest in the future. I think that’s what we have to do as designers.”
Armani meets Peaky Blinders
At Emporio Armani, designers Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco looked back in time for their women’s and men’s fashion shows. They presented a heavy dose of “greige,” the mix of beige and gray beloved by founder Giorgio Armani.
Flat caps, buttoned vests and subtle checked patterns were strongly reminiscent of the “Peaky Blinders” series. Pocket watch chains added to the 1920s feel.
The collection also included shimmering avocado and mauve blouses over flowy shorts, long sleeveless nubby knit dresses with dramatic fringed hems, and jeans and denim shirts embellished with sequins on one leg or shoulder.
To close the show, female models wore crisp, loose white men’s shirts teamed with tight black leggings and stiletto heels – a reworked tuxedo look that seemed to symbolize the end of a wild night. (AFP)
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