At Milan Fashion Week, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons once again proved that fashion goes far beyond what you wear — it’s a dialogue, a provocation, a silent manifesto. For Fall/Winter 25, Prada didn’t offer ready-made answers. Instead, the brand posed a question: what does it mean to be feminine today? And, more importantly — who decides that?
The collection moves between the expected and the subversive. Miniskirts — classic symbols of sensuality — appear with high, ruched waistlines, evoking the shape of a bucket bag. It’s a visual game that transforms something traditionally seductive into an almost utilitarian object. Femininity here is not obvious — it’s ambiguous, as if each piece is in constant negotiation with itself.
The short black dresses, inspired by the ’60s, feature oversized buttons — details borrowed from masculine tailoring, purposefully out of place. It’s a deliberate contradiction, where “mini” doesn’t mean fragile, but assertive. And the coats? Rounded, oversized, almost cocoon-like, suggesting protection rather than exposure. Stiff leather and dense fur build a modern armor — an ode to silent strength.
Bows, strapless tops, and tailored suits — elements that could easily slip into romantic clichés — are reinterpreted. Nothing is what it seems at first glance. There’s a constant feeling of “look again,” as if every detail demands a second reading.
This is Prada: a brand that understands that the contemporary woman is not defined by outdated rules but by layers, nuances, and contradictions. And if the message was clear, it’s this — femininity is not a formula. It’s a state of constant reinvention.
Next season, short hemlines reign — but not without a touch of complexity. Because, for Prada, being feminine has never been about pleasing others — it’s about questioning everything.
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