Once again, the language of fashion is renewed, and with it the aesthetic code of Prada. When a stylistic paradigm seems to reach saturation, Miuccia Prada chooses to interrupt the sentence and start a new chapter, maintaining her unmistakable signature, but always taking innovation one step forward. The result? A collection that appears fresh and original, while remaining anchored to the brand's identity.
Two distinctive elements characterize Prada and cannot be replicated except by its creator (even when she shares the creative process with Raf Simons, as has been the case for years). The first is the ability to unmask the illusions imposed on femininity; the second is the radicality of the choices, always consistent with its own vision and without concessions other than to history and authenticity.
“We questioned the concept of glamour and its relationship with femininity. What is beauty? How is femininity perceived today?” explains Miuccia Prada. A theme that may seem well explored, yet continues to generate new questions and interpretations. The perspective adopted is not that of the aesthetic canon, but rather of the very perception of beauty and gender identity.
Prada has always invited us to reflect on the narratives imposed on women, on those social conventions that are assimilated until they become irrefutable truths. The current collection reiterates this approach: what does it mean, today, to be feminine? A question that could also be extended to the concept of masculinity, with perhaps surprising results.
The collection
While the fashion world seems to be regressing towards an ideal of artificial perfection, Prada and Raf Simons are working to break down this numbing effect. Here, a robe manteau suggests classic elegance, but a high-waisted skirt, tied with playful bows, breaks the harmony, creating an unexpected contrast with structured coats and bold buttoning.
The atmosphere recalls certain reflections by Umberto Eco on the charm of imperfection. This collection seems to want to cancel the monotony of “quiet luxury”, the minimalist trend that has dominated in recent years. This is demonstrated by garments that seem to bear the traces of their own creative process: pressed coats with visible folds, seams intentionally left raw, details that enhance the beauty of the unfinished.
A new concept of elegance
“There is an idea of liberation in this collection,” says Raf Simons. “Liberation of forms, of ideas, of the very perception of fashion.” Clothes transform the wearer, not the other way around. Coats with deconstructed collars, deliberately altered proportions and clean cuts tell a new vision of clothing.
In recent years, Prada has distinguished itself as one of the few brands capable of radically influencing the future of fashion. With the Fall-Winter 2025/26 collection, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons continue to question the concept of femininity, celebrating the beauty of contrasts. Apparently bon ton looks mix with rebellious details: tousled hair, lost glances, industrial settings combined with aristocratic decorative elements. Even the soundtrack reflects this duality, combining classical sounds with electronic rhythms.
The fashion show does not dictate rules, but suggests a path of continuous evolution. Femininity is not a fixed model to follow, but a dimension in movement, personal and open.
A distinctive element of the collection are the sunglasses with thin and decorative metal temples, destined to become a must-have. An accessory that perfectly synthesizes the mix between classicism and geek-chic modernity.
What conquers this collection is its deliberately imperfect aesthetic: a tribute to the daily chaos, to choices made in a hurry, to that authentic beauty that comes from instinct. A narrative that finds an echo even off the catwalk, with style icons like Elodie, impeccable in a white bodycon dress, mirrored heels and futuristic-design glasses.
Once again, Prada proves that fashion is not just aesthetics, but also thought and reflection.
