AVANTGARDE TO FUTURISTIC ELEMENTS

Prada and Simons challenged fashion norms in their latest collection, fusing traditional and futuristic elements. The showcase at Prada Foundation featured fewer but intricately detailed outfits on an aqua-green carpet. Absent were brand ambassadors, focusing attention solely on the clothes as a “tribute to individuality.”

The collection spanned conservative to avant-garde, with floral patterns on modest tops contrasting metallic cutout dresses. Outerwear mixed glossy leather with pastel synthetics, while eveningwear catered to diverse tastes.

Footwear was eclectic, reviving various archival styles. The intentional lack of uniformity commented on today’s fragmented fashion landscape, embracing numerous subcultures and trends.

Prada’s approach challenged simplified fashion categorization, presenting a complex array of styles and colors that defied easy classification. This diversity stood against the trend of reductive, algorithm-friendly fashion labels, advocating for nuance in style.

The collection opened with a humorous yellow floral dress, followed by serious gray bombers and satin evening dresses. Playful elements included printed fur, fake painted belts, and leaf-like green heels. Standout accessories featured harness-belts, orange cowboy boots, and a new maxi yellow leather bag.

Returning trends included large bows, bucket bags, and shimmering floral appliqués. The diverse shoe lineup included leaf-heels, waterproof cowboy boots, platforms, mary janes, and a unique sneaker-kitten-heel hybrid.This collection challenged the audience to question trend-following and celebrate fashion’s innovative potential, echoing the sentiment: “Why reach for the stars when there are footprints on the moon?”