‘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.
Gentle Monster has released its 2026 Bouquet Collection. The launch is centered on a campaign film co-directed by the musician FKA twigs and the artist Jordan Hemingway.
Le Labo has released a special edition of its CYPRÈS 21 candle. Titled CYPRÈS 21 Indigo, the candle is a tribute to the Japanese craft of indigo dyeing.
For the Chinese New Year, Maison Valentino focuses on the feeling of a beginning. The campaign, for the Year of the Horse, is about dreaming and connection.
The first collections from Jonathan Anderson for Dior are now in stores. To mark the launch, the house has created special window displays around the world.
Lucas Dermont, Jonathan Kallifatides, and Aamos Vikberg, photographed by Tsuyoshi Kiritohshi and styled by Nana Iwata, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
The photographer Cho Giseok and Songzio have worked together five times now. They understand each other. For the new campaign, called “Polyptych,” Cho Giseok builds a world in pieces.
This year, Tate Britain will host an exhibition curated by Edward Enninful, titled The 90s. It will open on October 8, 2026, and run until February 14, 2027.
The exhibition will explore a decade known for its creativity… »
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.
