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Prada SS21

 Prada has just released its newest SS21 collection - which is a first time collaboration with Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. When i first saw this collection my thought was -YIKES. And i honestly dont say that lightly. What purple flying frogs were these two thinking when they put this collection together? 

Nearly every single shirt has the most forbidding, obvious, grungy badge sewn into the neck of the top of the Prada tag. Like you need to literally show people you are wearing a designer label shirt? For me designer fashion should be recognised because of the style, material, cut and sheer elegance  of the clothing - not because there is a giant sign hanging from my neck telling the world this is couture. 


The following items to grace the runway were just as cringe as the predecessors. The thin parkers that looked like Prada labelled straight jackets - tying up at the back. The jumpers with perfect circles cut out all over it, wasn't too bad. But it really reminded me of when i accidentally  left my jumper in the dryer too long and it burnt holes in it. 

If anything i think this whole collection embodied  an ultra grunge look. Prada has always been at the forefront of fashion, producing edgier clothes - but i think this collection is taking it that little bit too far and looks bored, tired and to be honest feels like Miuccia and Raf lacked some sort of inspiration.  What i did love in this new collection were the shoes. The triangular peep toe with a built in tongue are so chic and modern. The effect they have when walking is quite mesmerising. 

With this new tongue in cheek collection, i must say i am cautiously awaiting to see how other designer brands are going to bring us into SS21. 


Heres hoping the new partnership will move from strength to strength in their next collaboration. 

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