Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons dissect iconic designs in their first collection as co-creative directors of Prada
Since Prada introduced Raf Simons as the creative partner of Miuccia Prada in February 2020, the pair has embarked on a journey to rediscover the meaning of the Italian brand, and in the process, redefine its values and ideology in a modern, pandemic-struck world of technology and diversity. From their creative introspection birthed the visionary debut of Prada's spring-summer 2021 collection—their first collection as co-creative directors.
An intoxicating blend of past and present, Prada and Simons delved into the fashion house's rich archives, reinterpreting iconic symbols and silhouettes in their individual signature styles. These are the looks that embody the spirit of rebirth and reinvention from the fashion duo's much-anticipated debut collection.
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1. Uniform for the present
In this reimagining of the Prada uniform, clothes are pared-back and refined with shell tops, straight pants and overcoats in industrial re-nylon. Catching the eye is the supersized triangular Prada logo. A visual representation of how values and symbols that represent a community change over time, the uniforms signify an optimistic journey into a future without losing its heritage and history.
The famous Prada logo is also reinvented into an exciting range of earrings, from edgy triangular ear cuffs to bejewelled, dangling masterpieces.