Continuing with the theme of juxtaposition, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons bring another collection quite similar to the previous men’s show. The show’s themes are as follows; transformation and change. We are introduce to the lovely knits we saw in the previous collection combined with black silhouettes that have the knitted Prada triangle on the back. There’s a plethora of rolled up sleeve suits paired with patterned knit long sleeve turtle necks. Giving very early 2000s girl boss vibes. An array of fur coats that either have a different patterned lining in the inside or a hint of sequins. Along with the fur coats are fur bags. Look 10 was very Prada-esque in its simplicity and power in that simplicity. The coat with red gloves and white leather knee high boats gave an almost Cruella De Vil influence without being too costume-y.
Venturing off we have more furs in wrap styles and of course, coats. Going back to the coats with inner sequins, we see that the sequins have different colors for each corresponding coat. Overload of sequins with dresses and mid-calf boots. The boots giving off the “hard” in the hard and soft look, the soft being the fur or knit. Along with the knits, similar patterns in the knitted jumpsuits and sleeves were used in the inner lining of the bombers we saw in the last collection. A black bomber paired with a red and black pattern and the dark brown bomber paired with a blue and black pattern. The main highlight of the show were definitely the coats. Ranging in colors and textures. The yellow being put together with a black bag and gloves while adding periwinkle thigh high boots for a little bit of contrast. This yellow that Raf and Miuccia are loving. After these bright hue of coats we move on to black loose fitting jumpsuits paired along side a knitted pattern displayed differently on each one. Look 37 and 41 gave off a sort of 1930s/1940s working woman style. The others gave a more slight 80s vibe. Following are the knitted long john’s paired with long opera style gloves with the signature Prada pouch. The gloves differencing in pattern to the knitted piece, almost as a way to feel the overwhelming-ness that is life in a pandemic.
Finally the show ending with three sequins coats. One in a forest green button up to the top styled with a light blue turtle neck and navy slacks. Referring to the theme on juxtaposition amongst the collection. The other two as follows; wider lapel brown sequins styled with a red turtle neck and charcoal slacks, and a metallic double breasted coat styled with a gray turtle neck and black slacks to finish off the show. Prada’s reimagining of what life would be after the pandemic is constantly evolving and it’s shown in both collection. With men’s feeling like we are adjusting to the pandemic world and women’s having a new since of hope because of new vaccines coming around. You can see in this women’s collection a small display of fear with the model clutching a wrap on their chest. Possibly fear of uncertainty or maybe even an emotional crutch. Nonetheless Raf and Miuccia are doing a wonderful collaboration with displaying hope in their collection.
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