Miuccia Prada turned nostalgia into a statement for Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection, introducing the throwback lady—a vision of vintage elegance filtered through a contemporary lens. With beauty shop curls, brooches, and the revival of the bullet bra, Prada re-examined mid-century femininity, stripping it of rigidity and infusing it with a sense of freedom that transcended gender and convention.

The show unfolded against a backdrop of citron moiré walls and understated elevator music, setting the scene for a parade of contrasts. Boxy wool coats curved into swan-tail hems, satin slip dresses slid off the shoulders with casual grace, and prim suits met with pencil skirts, fur stoles, and high heels paired with knee socks. Prada’s signature pretty-ugly palette—mustard, ultraviolet, apricot, acid green, powder pink, and camel—reinforced the brand’s signature clash of past and present.

The collection balanced heritage codes with modern irreverence, incorporating aged leather jackets, sportswear-inspired pullovers, and sought-after tracksuits, accessorized with oversized gold bracelets, buckled sneakers, and crystal-studded socks. Casting choices, including Gigi Hadid and Sarah Paulson, reflected Prada’s inclusive approach, blurring the boundaries of what femininity looks like today.

Prada likened the current moment to wartime, echoing the post-war resurgence of Dior’s New Look, where fashion became a vehicle for resilience and uplift. Miu Miu’s take on retro glamour wasn’t just about romanticizing the past—it was about reclaiming it, rewriting its rules, and making it resonate with a new generation.