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Prada Spring/Summer 2025: A Collision of Contradictions and Multiplicitous Realities


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Photos: Prada

In a world drowning in an endless barrage of information, Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection wrestles with the paradox of existence in a digital age—where logic reigns supreme, but humanity’s essence defies predictability. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons present a cerebral yet visceral runway, where opposing forces—algorithms versus spontaneity, structure versus chaos—collide in a testament to the power of individualism. Here, fashion is not just about aesthetics but about dissecting the intricate dance between control and unpredictability.


With the digital era shaping how we perceive and consume reality, Prada's collection opens a dialogue between the artificial and the organic, the scripted and the serendipitous. Every look acts as a reflection of its wearer, celebrating the human capacity for choice and agency in an age where options are algorithmically served. The show challenges linear time and rigid constructs, presenting a kaleidoscope of past, present, and future elements woven together into a sartorial narrative that refuses to conform to any singular era. Prada exists in plural, and this season is no exception.




Superhero Narratives 

At the heart of the collection is the theme of the superhero—not as a larger-than-life figure, but as a metaphor for the individual’s power to create and shape their world. Here, Prada explores the human capacity to embrace contradictions, act unpredictably, and defy expectations. In this multi-dimensional universe, creativity is the ultimate superpower—a force that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.


Looks on the runway embrace a sense of this individuality, with bold, unexpected pairings that challenge the expected codes of fashion. Alien-like glasses with oversized, bug-eye lenses evoke a futuristic, almost otherworldly narrative. These are accessories that conceal as much as they reveal, add a layer of mystery to the wearer’s identity. High-waisted, belted tights and futuristic loafers ground the looks in an avant-garde silhouette, while court shoes adorned with tiny bows inject a playful contradiction into the otherwise structured ensembles.



Disrupting Chronology

The collection is a study in contradictions, with embellishment and opulence juxtaposed against minimalist cuts and restrained palettes. Woollen textures—a nod to classicism—are elevated through modern tailoring, while glimmering embellishments and intricate detailing speak to a futuristic vision of luxury. This is Prada’s superpower: the ability to transcend time by layering historical references with bold futurism, blurring the lines between the past and what is yet to come.


There’s a sense of rebellion within the collection as if the very essence of Prada is resisting being pinned down or categorised. It thrives on multiplicity, each look a fragment of a larger whole, yet entirely unique. This multiplicity mirrors our current cultural landscape—fragmented yet connected, contradictory yet cohesive. The designs invite us to question the rigidity of time and chronology, opening the door to a world where infinite possibilities coexist.



This collection isn’t just a commentary on fashion; it’s a reflection of the times we live in—where the intersection of technology and humanity creates both chaos and clarity. Prada taps into that space, offering a wardrobe for those unafraid to explore the unknown, to make choices that defy convention, and to embrace the beauty in contradictions.





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Words by Jheanelle Feanny






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