‘The secret of happiness is freedom”, said American author Carrie Jones. Did Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons – current Creative Directors of Italian luxury fashion house Prada – take this quote into account when designing the Spring/Summer 2026 collection? That’s something we can’t say for sure, but what they have taken into account, as they said at the end of the show, is freedom, which they express with positivity and without limits through the looks that make up the line.
Many people associate the seasons mentioned above with moments of happiness, as they mark the disappearance of the grey days and the consequent appearance of blue skies. With them also come the first rays of sunshine, making most people’s wardrobes change drastically and fill up with colour, an element the Italian and Belgian designers have given considerable importance to. This is represented in a neutral way, with tones that include beige, taupe, or grey, or in a more vibrant one, like red, yellow, blue, or green. Soon, the colours chosen by the industry’s strongest fashion duo or, in other words, the safest bet, will be the most seen, as well as the super short combined with socks and loafers or nautical shoes, that scream security and self-confidence when worn, or the oriental style hats. There are no fears, only victories when wearing them, and well, the occasional glance, but that’s what happens when one wears the firm’s clothes. Prada or Nada they say.
Given that choice, few would choose Nada, and especially if they first have the opportunity to take a look at the collection, where as expected – partly because of the leather ring that accompanied the show’s invitation – there are several leather pieces, such as western-style jackets with a worn-out effect, occasionally complemented by nylon bags that seem to be inspired by nature and outdoor activities.
Signora Prada and Meneer Simons made it clear again that with enthusiasm and devotion it is possible to keep doing interesting things in the business and keep it optimistic and alive.
The fashion label grounds presented its SS26 collection in a raw, brutalist parking garage during Paris Fashion Week. The setting set the tone for what was inside.
The act of getting dressed is a personal audition for the day ahead. We create a silhouette and try on different versions of ourselves until the look fits the part we want to play.
Hugo Gonzalez, Sebastián Terranova, Miquel Villena and Nil Frago shot by Carlos Venegas and styled by Magda Rodriguez, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
On a rainy Friday afternoon in Milan, as Fashion Week unfolded with its familiar rhythm, SUNNEI once again proved that its vision operates on a different plane.
The Spanish footwear label — known for its timeless sneakers and its cult following across generations — officially landed in Barcelona with the opening of its very first flagship store.
Misci’s Summer 2026 campaign is a question brought to life. The brand continues to explore a compelling idea: who would Tieta, the iconic character from Jorge Amado’s work, be today?
The Spring/Summer 2026 collection of JAREL ZHANG, titled Silent Accord, imagines a dialogue between the civilizations of Earth and those that might exist beyond our sky.
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
