FASHION

PRADA FALL-WINTER 2016 MILAN

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PRADA FALL WINTER 2016 MILAN

Once again, Miuccia Prada astonishes with her new Prada Fall Winter 2016 collection presented yesterday on February, 25th in Milan. Taking inspiration from the traveler woman of all kinds and eras, the Prada woman dresses up with layered clothing, a mix and match of many different textures as embroideries, furs, wool and wooden materials. Like a cross-over of various influences and styles, the collection is at times bohemian, medieval and pirate inspired. The long embroidered dresses and skirts – which remind us of « courtisanes » of other times – are paired with high waisted leather belts tightened with laces in the front and studded with metallic roses on the sides. Marine-inspired hats appear all along the collection, as well as vibrantly colored tights with red and gray lozenges worn, in some cases, as the only bottom piece of the outfit. Capes in wool and velvet adorned by fur or leather collars are finely embroidered around the eyelets and the neck. Mini-books shaped accessories never leave the runway, hanging from necklaces and belts or worn as charms bags. Laced shoes are interchanged with peep-toe sandals, mary-janes and chunky laced boots from time to time for the most unexpected result. Finally, the set takes inspiration from the traditional public stages and places of civic ceremonies. The central runway space is defined by a system of balconies and tribunes which gather guests around a raised viewing platform placed at the center of the room. Tridimensional patches of red and black are juxtaposed with the beige wood of the structure, giving an enigmatic chiaroscuro atmosphere to the catwalk.