It’s no secret that Miuccia Prada has both a tendency and a knack for transforming the lackluster, even the downright repulsive, into the lusted. She’s done it with suede, multi-hued plumage, and now with shag-like fabric that immediately recalls 70s carpeting. For fall, Miuccia succinctly delivered a potpourri of previous collections – Men’s Fall 2007, Women’s Spring 2005 – not without the mad hatter magic that excites the fashion crowd like no other.
The overall look could be likened to some sort of cyber Furby doll. I imagine that may be difficult to conjure. I know. The part turf-like, part-mohair fabric, in charcoal, teal, emerald, and ochre, covered skirts and vests, recalling her recent menswear offering. This was contrasted against a definite futuristic vibe. Think the plastic heels, slashed armholes, odd headgear, and the long, linear cuts seen at the spring Balenciaga show.
If anything, the collection showed Miuccia freely experimenting again. After several constrained (relatively, of course) collections, fall seemed to be a conscious attempt to shake fashion up. Sunglasses were brought back to human-sized proportions, ombre (a Prada signature) was reinterpreted on popcorned nylon, while nude-hued outerwear hinted at exposed nipples via strategically placed buttons. Most importantly, and likely where we will see the runway translated onto the street, Miuccia pushed the limits of colour (baby blue paired with salmon orange for fall?) and silhouette (boxy and below the knee was the key message).
At times, observing the collection recalled thoughts of being sick as a child and having to swallow back that devil-made Buckley’s. In other words, it tastes awful and it works.
Credit Photos: catwalking
silhouette looks alike “undercover”‘s last season.they also had a gloves united with bag.line is clean,and gravity is below,?Marc also?that’s good point.?
cyber furby is a great way to describe this collection. I loved the colour pallet. Ditch the dyed alpaca pieces and I’m in.
Miuccia’s the true fashion deity.