For Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Mrs. Prada returns to one of her enduring fascinations — workwear — reframed through the lens of female labour and resilience. Set within a space reminiscent of a canteen, the collection unfolds as a subtle tribute to women’s unacknowledged strength, from the physicality of their professions to the invisible labour that sustains the home.
The show opened with German actress Sandra Hüller, embodying strength in a utilitarian jacket with a leather collar, layered under a simple blue apron. From there, Prada transformed the humble staple into a fashion archetype: leather aprons worn over perforated zip-up knits, crochet versions paired with boxy grey blouses, and black dresses trimmed with ruffles framing the bust. Domesticity was reimagined as a badge of dignity in wrap-around shifts printed with tiny florals — their blue and yellow hues echoing the familiarity of a housekeeping uniform.
Accessories, too, bore the marks of labour and intention. Sturdy braided belts came equipped with key rings, mirrored also on suede bags — a detail both decorative and practical. Footwear carried an assertive weight, from tanned mules to work boots with solid, sculptural soles. A whisper of retro charm softened the look: printed silk neck scarves, neatly tucked under crisp shirts, thick sweaters, and short-sleeved polos.
This is Prada’s vision of work — not drudgery, but discipline transformed into style. A uniform for the women who make the world turn, rendered with tenderness, irony, and the unmistakable intelligence of Miu Miu.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
