Prada launched a short film today, entitled “A Therapy”, directed by Roman Polanski. The film stars Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Kingsley in a beautiful 70s setting. The film premiered this week during the Cannes Film Festival, right before the official screening of Polanski’s film “Tess”.
Top left to bottom right: Gwyneth Paltrow, Carey Mulligan, Linda Evangelista, Kate Bosworth and Jessica Biel.
Dakota Fanning wore a Prada dress and bag, with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Credit: Getty ImagesScarlett Johansson in Prada’s Spring 2012 tri-color raso silk and lace strapless dress enriched with a red ‘super posé’ rose embroidered bust, black raso peplum waist, and navy on black guipure lace skirt at the London premiere of “Avengers Assemble.”
Overhead neon-light strips and a vast purple carpet embellished with deco-Navajo motifs set the tone for Miuccia Prada’s fall show, a 41-strong army (not unlike her recent men’s show) of women who marched out in lean silhouettes paired with platform shoes. A bit intimidating for the Prada ingénue? Most definitely. But ask Prada herself, and she’ll say this powerful show was a blend of Edwardian rigidity coupled with the Elsa Schiaparelli moment she’ll soon enjoy at the Costume Institute in May. That’s not to say there wasn’t plenty to covet—and that is easy to wear. A bustle-pleat jacket opened the show, followed by abstract tailcoats that were festooned with crystal and jet embroidery. Prada also went down memory lane with the oversized embroideries, geometric prints and strong color combinations the world has come to identify her with. The Op Art moments were easily her best, particularly when everything from the coat and pant to purse and shoe featured a different print a la David Hicks. This was, surprisingly, a pant-heavy collection—a territory Prada rarely delves into with such an emphasis. But it all worked—and with much acuity.
“The prevalence of 1950’s inspired looks on the runways provided us with the creative juice for Americana Manhasset’s Spring campaign,” said Charles DeCaro. “We didn’t want to be subtle this season, but decided instead to run with the theme in a big, fun way, with a ton of kitschy props and a wink and a smile. As always, although we put forth a strong editorial voice, it is paramount that the fashion and respective designers’ messages remain the focus.” From Chanel and Louis Vuitton to Tory Burch and Vince, each brand enjoys a unique image that also works as part of the whole.
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Women and cars. In a nutshell, the inspirations for Miuccia Prada’s spring collection. “Donna e Motori,” said the designer in reference to the Italian expression meshing glamour with testosterone. The results? Automobile prints splashed across dresses, mechanic-style jackets and, of course, streamlined shoes shaped like car fins (complete with exhaust flames).
Despite the masculine references, Prada was aiming to bring back sweetness to her designs. The clever results—a witty mix of hard and soft—were displayed against a Rem Koolhaas-designed backdrop that was reminiscent of an industrial street: oil spills, metal pillars, abstract foam cars in pastel hues of blue, pink and white.
The results were auto androgyny. A bustier top and slim skirt that exuded sexiness; abstract cars appliquéd onto clutches, the fronts of simple skirts and hot-rod flames flaring over the back of a coat. Juxtaposing it all were rose-shaped earrings and pleated separates that effused the daintiness Prada sought. The retro car imagery was chic, filled with a bevy of wardrobe options. Round-shouldered lace car coats, loose bandeau tops worn with elegant plissé skirts and waist-conscious dresses. The hallmark? Oversized floral guipures on soft pastel leather that won’t be seeing the inside of an auto shop anytime soon.
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