Prada F/W 06.07 Milan

[Zazie]

people are so caught up in dissing prada time after ime, that they forget to ask why miuccia prada decided to show leopard print coats, fur, and nylon, and platforms...

..all right, all right! it's a cliche to say, that this is "intellectual fashion", well so what? it is, and not by means of innovative cuts, but expressing something new in a piece of clothing. at least, when the leopard print coat was chosen to be included in the collection i'm sure the thought behind it wasn't, "becuase it's sooo hot!"

i see this season after season, prada is attacked only because of her (and their) name.

..and TFSPD?

TFSPD - TFS Police Dept. like LAPD, NYPD.

Since everytime someone critiques a collection they are called the fashion police, I might as well start a TFSPD.

I'm not dissing it because it's Prada, I'm dissing it because it is all the qualities I described. I don't think I see anyone here hating it because it is Prada, but because it is unappealing to them. Most of us call a spade a spade when we see a spade. Others might call it a trowel because they see a trowel. That's fine too.

As for the "intellectual fashion" part, please....the "brainwave" about "savage urbanism" comes from those trend concept/prediction books, which come out at the same time as when the manufacturers showcase the materials and fabrics for the next season to depict a "mood". Notice how a number of collections are all doing leopard print and fur at the same time, for men and women's F/W. There was a lot of talk of "urban hunters/gatherers" for other collections too, not just Prada.

 

[Zazie]

Dear me...server problem again. Anyway, I'm also surprised with Cathy Hornryn this season, she actually behaves like a fashion critic, not just a designer's mouthpieces. Kudos.

 

[Callidora]

I normally would say that but its everywhere! My SA emailed me some detailed shots of the coats and things...like even on the leopard coat...there is a big chunk/strip of fur on the seam of the back.....its on many pieces in hidden places.

reminds me on Santino on project runway...bought some fur and just put it places...

Yes I agree about the excessive, weird use of fur. I liked this collection as a first impression, but the more I analyze the more I think it's a bunch of pretentious bulls-it.

The model lineup was also very strange. I didn't like it at all; although maybe it's not such a bad thing for the models who weren't ""edgy"" enough for Miuccia to walk this season, considering some of the reviews this show is getting.

 

[Djavanjmiles]

I find it funny that people bash Miucca collections and then when something is created later on by someone else that looks just like something she made previously people love it. If you maybe look and digest what see's presenting later on you'll like it......Honest!!!!

 

[Djavanjmiles]

What Cathy Horyn had to say about it in the New York Times.Miuccia Prada seemed off her game this season. In her show on Tuesday, it was plain she wanted to take a more hard-core approach to dressing, banishing the girlish, cottony dresses of spring and replacing them with dark-gray knit minidresses and slouchy wool and nylon parkas inspired (it seemed) by the urban world of rap music. There were a lot of things to like in the collection: namely the helter-skelter toughness of coats with a strip of fur up the back or over the pockets, the bustier tops in gray flannel worn with loose, boyish trousers, and a silver-sequined bustier, worn with brown taffeta shorts, that had a black, boned lingerie back.

Unfortunately the murky layers, and the metropolis backdrop, came too close to Marc Jacobs's recent show, and the raw-looking fur recalled early Helmut Lang.

Who asked for this lady's Two cent? I sure didn't!!!!

 

[Callidora]

Who asked for this lady's Two cent? I sure didn't!!!!

Considering it is her job to review fashion for the New York Times, I think she has every right to give how ever many cents she wants.

 

[MaLkAv]

Whoa the runway was awesome!!!

thanks for sharing those pictures!

 

[Djavanjmiles]

Considering it is her job to review fashion for the New York Times, I think she has every right to give how ever many cents she wants.

Well, Excuse me!!!!

 

[Pastry]

TFSPD - TFS Police Dept. like LAPD, NYPD.

Since everytime someone critiques a collection they are called the fashion police, I might as well start a TFSPD.

i got that, it just seemed a bit harsh to me...

and doesn't anyone at least agree that the runway was so cool!

 

[Pastry]

Dear me...server problem again. Anyway, I'm also surprised with Cathy Hornryn this season, she actually behaves like a fashion critic, not just a designer's mouthpieces. Kudos.

and not for the first time. she also said prada's spring 2002 collection was a "been there done that" kinda thing...i really enjoy and repect her writing...

she's not afraid to diss micheal kors either..his fall 2005 was "just boring and full of cliches".

 

[Zazie]

i got that, it just seemed a bit harsh to me...

and doesn't anyone at least agree that the runway was so cool!

Yes, I love the giant plants. Agreed.

 

[Mr-Dale]

I think is one of the worst Prada collections in years. Not because it's Prada, but because it is just bad. It look really unatractive.. I don't like the fabrics and I don't like it when designers make outfits with fur sleeves and the rest no fur. It looks so ugly. The runway was too small as well... models bumping in to each other. And the casting was bad as well. I am not amused with this show nor the collection.

 

[guccigal07]

Yes I agree about the excessive, weird use of fur. I liked this collection as a first impression, but the more I analyze the more I think it's a bunch of pretentious bulls-it.

The model lineup was also very strange. I didn't like it at all; although maybe it's not such a bad thing for the models who weren't ""edgy"" enough for Miuccia to walk this season, considering some of the reviews this show is getting.

what are the reviews saying.

I called my SA and said I want a leopard coat...and she was like no you don't...looks great up front by there is fur strip on the back...its just everywhere.

I like fur! but not like this. One of my fav pieces from last fall is this beautiful wool/cashmere blend skirt from Prada with little beaded details and mink trim....but that is classy and I can't have much more than that!

She is hoping they order it differently because she said about 98% of everything on the runway has fur somewhere on it...not only raising the price alot but just making less wanted I guess. Even the handbags have fur!

 

[guccigal07]

Considering it is her job to review fashion for the New York Times, I think she has every right to give how ever many cents she wants.

I agree!

I am not saying I totally hate it. I do have about 3 pieces that I do want for sure! 1 dress, one corset skirt outfit and a cute trouser and corset outfit...

...I am just sad. I miss all my beautiful patterns. I love my temple print stuff, my trompe deeil stuff, my crochet dress and coat, venice print stuff. My closet is 95% Prada and I love it.

I will always be a Prada fan but I just want another season where I go crazy and buy everything and love it love it and it becomes my fav.

For whatever reason, Prada wants to get away from that...she is the designer/artist and that is what she wants...I just hope one day we get to those insanely crazy cool beautiful seasons again!

 

[stilettogirl84]

...I am just sad. I miss all my beautiful patterns. I love my temple print stuff, my trompe deeil stuff, my crochet dress and coat, venice print stuff. My closet is 95% Prada and I love it.

the "Venice" spring collection and the "temple Print" Fall collections have been my favorites ever! I wish she would do more stuff like that- the fantastic prints and stuff

 

[guccigal07]

the "Venice" spring collection and the "temple Print" Fall collections have been my favorites ever! I wish she would do more stuff like that- the fantastic prints and stuff

I agree. lifetime cool and collectable. something you pull out time after time and say wow wow wow

 

[brian]

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[pg_graffitti]

I don't know why people don't like this collection at all; i love it, and what is really pissing me off is that some people are saying it looks bad without explaining why they think so or pointing out what they didn't like about the show, except for one person. If you are going to make a comment about a great house like Prada, make sure you have something to say.

 

[guccigal07]

I don't know why people don't like this collection at all; i love it, and what is really pissing me off is that some people are saying it looks bad without explaining why they think so or pointing out what they didn't like about the show, except for one person. If you are going to make a comment about a great house like Prada, make sure you have something to say.

I think people are just taken back. I have high expectations. I own alot of Prada. I talk to my SA like 4 times a week. I get stuff sent to me on approval every other week or so. I always pick up several runway pieces and shoes....

...and we just miss the shizaam of the SS04, Fall 04, and SS05......it was just so amazing. When you make something with that lasting impact....tie dye, jewels, temple print, venice print, trompe deloil (sp?), and the crochet and feather.....we just want more more more!

I have a few pieces I do want but overall....just not the Prada we all yearn for....or at least I do. Probably about 4 looks to be exact I plan on getting from this collection....

We are just taken back I think. I know I am. I get so eager to have another season where I freak out and buy the house down...House of Prada that is.

here is a question right back at you...you get mad that "we" or whoever just says they don't like it...but you aren't saying why you like it or love it....what makes it so great to you? Why are you so amazed and love it?

 

[helena]

I don't know why people don't like this collection at all; i love it, and what is really pissing me off is that some people are saying it looks bad without explaining why they think so or pointing out what they didn't like about the show, except for one person. If you are going to make a comment about a great house like Prada, make sure you have something to say.

Ok pg_graffitti here rae the reasons I don't like it

• the colours are too brown for my liking
• i think its dervivitive in places and thats not what I expect from Prada
• the fur pockets seem highly gimmicky
• the nylon looks cheap imo
• it doesn't seem cohesive - i don't see what mood she is trying to convey
• it, to me, seems heavy handed, and lacks any lighness that Prada usually has

Thats not to say that there aren't some individual pieces which are lovely but I just don't think his is her strongest collection.