The collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons focuses on one main idea: clothes can carry meaning, memory, and care, especially in uncertain times.
Part of that thinking was spelled out in Prada’s own show notes, published on the brand’s site. The house described the Fall/Winter 2026 menswear collection as a reflection of “universal human values — culture, meaning, intelligence, care,” suggesting that clothes can carry impressions of life and time.
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Memory, the notes argue, is central to that idea: “To remember is a sign of respect.” That mindset showed up in garments that looked worn, altered, and lived-in rather than pristine.
Prada framed the collection as an “archaeology of thought,” where familiar shapes are reduced and rebuilt—simple on the surface, but carefully constructed to invite curiosity.
Very slim shapes on the runway
The first thing you noticed was how narrow everything looked, with long, buttoned-up coats following the body closely. Trousers flared slightly at the bottom, making legs look longer and sharper..
These weren’t stiff, formal clothes, though. Many coats were worn casually, with hands in pockets, almost like everyday jackets. And in a season where many designers showed loose or oversized looks, Prada went the opposite direction.
Shirts had wrinkled and stained cuffs, some marked to look slightly burned by an iron. Leather jackets and coats looked creased and weathered, not smooth and shiny. Some coats even showed worn spots that revealed another fabric underneath.
These pieces looked like they have lived a life. Not damaged, just used. It made the clothes feel human and real too. That idea matched the show’s theme, called Before and Next. The designers weren’t trying to erase the past. They were building on it.
Hats, layers, and small surprises
There were bucket hats, soft caps, and baker-boy styles, some worn normally, some attached to coats or capes. It looked strange at first, then kind of clever.
Trench coats came in different versions too with some slim and classic, others wider and layered with bright capes. These added movement and color without overpowering the look.
The color palette stayed calm but interesting. Old rose, deep purple, green, bright yellows, mauve, and warm browns. Nothing neon or sharp. These gave the collection warmth, especially against all the grey and black usually seen in winter menswear.
The show took place at the Fondazione Prada, which was transformed to look like the inside of an old house stripped down to its walls. Doors, windows, and fireplaces floated without floors beneath them. It felt unfinished and slightly unsettling, much like the mood of the clothes. See the full collection here.
Watch the full show below:
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