A word from Prada

Prada

Someone got a hold of the people at Prada and told them that this collection would abandon the fairy-like escapade of last season and would become a sterner look at Italian fashion. From the photos alone it is apparent that lace, creatively at least, is going to play a major role in Prada’s new direction. Although there is a longer spread between Fall and Spring, compared to the Spring and Fall showings, I’d venture to say that this is not the last you’ll see in this direction. The collection, when taking into account the mercurial reports of the press, is a resounding success. Suzy Menkes of IHT matter of factly states:

It was a remarkable show, powerful in its presentation as the models descended the ramp, but above all original, inspiring and intensely Prada in its mix of the prim and the perverse.