Prada
Prada is one of the few shows that I really anticipate each season, and that is because to us normal civilians, Prada is the 'expect the unexpected' show. We, well at least I, can never guess which direction Miuccia will be heading next. And it was certainly a suprise of the sudden change in direction -right into the jungles. I usually hate loud, jungle-influenced clothes, but good thing Miuccia is the queen of the subtle luxuries. She somehow manages to mix jungle influences, such as wild-looking fur and leopard prints onto garments without being overbearing or slutty. Although there was one exception: a particularly ugly coat with fur only on the sleeves, (I didn't post it because I didn't like it.) Who would ever have thought the words jungle and IQ can be in the same picutre?
But what I love most the most about this Prada collection (and Prada in general) is the collaboration of style and intelligence. This collection is not only for looking sexy, pretty nor rich, but as Miuccia calls it 'go back to strength and the sober side.' 
The color palette is in every sense sober -black, grey, dark green and navy. To liven up the collection a bit, there were a few dark, metallic pieves. Prada nylon raincoats and sportswear were reworked and now even more stylish. And instead of mono-fabric, each coat had isolated patches of fur, such as the collars, the sleeves and even the back. Many tops were corset-like, or had a exterior bra on them -perhaps the sign of smart, feminine couture? 
As for accessories, belts are still a must-have. The bags continue to big like last season, except next season with even more luxurious material such as fur and exotic skins. Many models walked out carrying books by her side, but take a closer look and you will also see shiny and studded clutches. The oh-so-lovely Prada shoes were platform high mary-janes -some of plain leather, some with studs, and some with detailed prints. 
And finally, how to look stylishly smart next season? A clean face with plum-stained lips.
Emilio Pucci
Marni
