Prada S/S 2010

A chandelier fantasy in a tropical paradise at Prada. Italian designer Miuccia Prada has took her intellectual initiative to an entirely different level and territory with this collection. She is not the typical designer to give ordinary pieces but instead offers unique pieces that are distinctive. Her intellectual idea is to look at pieces of clothing that she might consider ugly and rework them with her own signature touch to make it delightful. The suggestion in this collection was to infuse the idea of trashy modern women with a twist of high-end luxury. With that in mind there was an edgy touch supplemented to a simple sophisticated pieces that had raw frayed fabric that was unstitched. Sexy pieces of silk stiff shorts that were cut extremely high resembling lingerie panties paired with a short jackets that flared at the hips. This look gave off a suggestive sensual fantasy but maintained a luxurious aspect . A hint of 1960’s influence was also evident that was seen with the precise angular coats that came in a stiff nylon and duchess satin. This collection was all about the innovation with Lucite high heels that had miniature crystal chandeliers attached giving life to a high heel that was only considered only wearable by strippers and prostitutes adding to the idea of trashy meets classy. Miuccia Prada gives great charm to unwanted, mysterious and hideous pieces and turns them into objects of desire.

The event was held at the Prada headquarters show space that was entirely transformed to resemble a lobby of a old posh hotel with a grandness of polished marble floors and a projected image of luxurious chandeliers and a seaside view. The soundtrack was a mix from Frederic Sanchez that incorporated that classy and trashy awareness. Model Lindsey Wixson opened the show in a stiff angular grey satin and nylon coat with black silk shorts paired with Lucite heels with black trimming. Prada has a current obsession with lingerie panties and made a great number of shorts that resembled that look. Frayed seams were visible on a stiff nylon and duchess satin fabric on the Bermuda’s, jackets, capes and shorts.

Admired pieces in the collection were the astonishing Prada prints that were actual images taken from a man made beach in Japan. Prints that resembled a tropical paradise with tourist enjoying a day at the beach. These prints were visible on coats, cocktail pieces, blouses and shorts.

Miuccia Prada is an extremely intellectual designer that takes something that is particularly ugly and turns it into something charmingly attractive. She knows the true science behind the trends and gives us unique pieces that stand alone from ordinary luxury attire. The Prada women is ready to take a luxurious holiday with her chandelier Lucite high heels and the next trendy clear plastic Prada purse this next spring season.
-Brent Billiman, Milan, Italy.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Freja Beha Erichsen for Prada S/S 2010



Stan Honda Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Kendra Spears for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Lisanne De Jong for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Keke Lindgard for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Lindsey Wixson for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Lindsey Wixson for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Mirte Maas for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Nicole Hofman for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Rasa Zukauskaite for Prada S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anabela Belikova for Prada S/S 2010