Fifteen models. Sixty looks. For Fall/Winter 2026, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons delivered a womenswear collection that has taken us on a spectacular adrenaline high – restless, clever, and unmistakably Prada.
The show opened with Julia Nobis, a long-time house favourite, wrapped in a shrunken, buttoned-up wool coat and a neatly tied scarf splashed with yellow, red, and baby blue. When she reappeared on the runway a short while later, this time without the coat, the concept began to reveal itself. Look by look, to the pulse of hardcore techno, layers were stripped away, spotlighting one of Prada’s most enduring obsessions: the expressive power of layering – and unlayering.
Anoraks echoed silhouettes seen in the brand’s recent menswear show, here decorated with faux-leopard trim. Dishevelled, stained shirt cuffs – a detail that went viral with that collection back in January – were also present throughout. A navy jacket worn by Bella Hadid, who made a striking Prada debut, appeared worn through at the seams, revealing houndstooth fabric beneath as if the garment itself had lived a long life.
Accessories carried the collection’s most theatrical gestures. Pointed-toe boots were feathered and tightly laced, while kitten heels were finished with dangling jewels at the back. Their intentionally battered surfaces underscored the design duo’s touching message: getting to witness the passage of time is something to embrace, a true luxury.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
