Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons continue to take inspiration from the exchange that is created with fashion and the clothes we wear. Garments are more than just things to clothe our bodies—they tell stories and create conversation.
The dialogue continues each season, and for Spring 2026, it turns into a cultural conversation—a response to the overload of contemporary enlightenment that takes place every day. The theme is incredibly poignant, as the world we live in is ever-changing.
The Art of Juxtaposition: Layering and Unconventional Pairings
Time has become a construct. There are the same number of hours in a day, yet somehow they move faster and faster. This collection invites us to slow down, stripping back and analyzing the classic Prada uniform to reveal new and interesting ways of dress.
Silhouettes are given unique updates and unconventionally shaped around the body. The classic Prada skirt is reimagined; some are given a voluminous twist, while others are draped from suspenders worn over the shoulder. Elsewhere, patchworking melds together silk, lace, and ruffles on knee-length silhouettes tied at the waist.
Bold layering plays with composition, and juxtaposition is used as design inspiration. Bloomers are worn alone, paired with knits, or layered underneath sheer skirts. Nothing is what it seems.
Prada Bags: Classic DNA Meets Modern Edge
The bags, too, meld Prada’s distinct DNA with modernity. Slightly unexpected but still distinctly Prada.
There were pouches—lots of them, in nappa leather, duchesse silk, and Re-Nylon. Some were adorned with the iconic Prada triangle, and others finished with embossed lettering or a fabric tag bearing a Prada crest. Like the ready-to-wear, they were seen in neutrals and pop colors alike.
A sleek, structured shoulder bag offered a nice juxtaposition to the volume and unexpected proportions of the ready-to-wear. It was shown in a few variations from nappa and croc-printed leather to mixed-media versions of leather with a Re-Nylon flap.
Models toted the chic carryall in hand, which is finished with an interesting tucked flap that, when worn more relaxed, reveals the classic Prada triangle peeking out on the mixed-media iterations only. A touch of heritage in an unexpected way.
Elsewhere, a new family of bags appeared, in supple leather. The soft, tactile appeal of the leather offers a nice contrast to the utilitarian feel of the bags, which arrive with multiple straps and exaggerated buckles.
Models carried messengers by their top handles, worn with kitten heels and sometimes long leather gloves for an added touch of femininity. The bag was shown closed or open and relaxed. Other shapes include an edgy, on-trend mini barrel bag and a canvas iteration of the same messenger bag.
Lastly, a new leather tote, shown clutched under the arm by models wearing long silk or leather gloves, mirrors the five-pocket outerwear in the collection. As such, the style has multiple exterior pockets and can be hand-carried or worn over the shoulder with the longer straps.
The mini shorts look like adult incontinence briefs LOL! Not a great look