Author:Alyssa Vingan KleinPublish date:May 3, 2019Updated onMay 3, 2019Something we've come to expect from Miuccia Prada in her seasonal collections is some sort of esoteric conceptual theme which informs the clothing and accessories — a glimpse into the designer's visionary mind.
While Prada's had several commercial hits over the past few seasons — intarsia logo sweaters, neon bucket hats, tie-dye skirts and handbags, chunky headbands, the flame shirt — the Italian house's profits were disappointing to say the least in 2018, with a reported $864 million in value loss.
There were easy, classic coats and blazers tailored just-so, in neutral shades of navy, black and tan, as well as preppy, multicolored plaids — the kind of pieces you could keep forever and style one million ways. In Prada's case, plaid jackets were layered over striped blouses for a visually interesting effect that didn't feel try-hard.
Oversize, utilitarian suits were made ultra feminine by their fabrications: In addition to pastel options in pale pink and sky blue, there were all-over florals, some printed small with the addition of swallows in flight, and some larger blooms interspersed with butterflies. Piling on mixed prints was a popular motif executed expertly, as were girly accessories that are sure to be street style hits.
If you're not one to invest heavily in trendy pieces, there are timeless collegiate sweater vests, the aforementioned tailored outerwear, suede coats, midi skirts and pleated dresses that you'll keep in your closet forever, turning to them again and again. This collection might be considered "simple" by typical Prada standards, but in an industry where more is more is more and fashion becomes more disposable by the day, we're thinking Ms.
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