Think of it like Grease, but without the raucous T-Birds boys—and a lot, LOT more glamorous. We’ve seen the images of Prada’s Steven Meisel-shot Spring 2012 campaign, but the newly released motion picture that goes along with it still takes my breath away. Prim and oh-so proper models, pastel perfect vintage cars, and twisting close-up shot angles really bring the brand’s pieces to life.
And the location itself—an anywhere-USA gas station set to a yummy blue sky—is the perfect setting to the 50s Americana fantasy film.
I dont know if I liked them or if I think they are cheesy, but Prada is offering something new in terms of womens shoe design. For their 2012 Spring collection they designed high heels and stilettos inspired by classic 50′s cars. It is not the first time a fashion designer got inspired by classic cars, in 2001 John Galliano designed for Dior a series of handbagsinspired by the same era. Would you wear it or not? Read the full story
Prada has always been very creative with their lookbooks. Once again thinking outside the box, they hired extremely talented Illustrators, Art Directors and CG artists. Their latest ‘MotionBook’ (or Video lookbook) is a real piece of art ! Titled Real Fantasies they used the service of Director/producer James Lima, Art Direction/Artwork by OMA and photography by Phillip Meech to create this awesome 2min psychedelic video – Have a look below.
If there’s anyone with something to smile about, it has to be New Mexican-born Arizona Muse. The 23-year-old model and mother of one has had an impressive year since being selected to open and close Max Azria’s show in New York. Following this, the formidable success of Arizona Muse has continued, walking for an endless list of designers including Marc Jacobs and Prada, whilst earning Read the full story
New collections are always said to be the designer’s “most personal one to date”, but in the case of Prada’s S/S 2012, it’s honestly the best description you can come up with. The season’s assortment of below-the-knee skirts, twinsets, and long boxy jackets are pieces we’d expect to find in Miuccia Prada’s own wardrobe. With a distinct 50s Americana aesthetic, the classic feminine silhouettes are balanced with masculine hints—actual automobile prints on leather skirts, hot rod flames on chiffon skirts, and even fender-detailed heels. Read the full story
For their new ‘Minimal-Baroque’ eyewear capsule S/S 2011 collection Prada hired three up and coming illustrators – Marcela Gutierres, Andrea Tarella and Ivo Bisignano, to do their sunglasses lookbook, hand picked by Muiccia Prada herself. I am loving the Guiterres and Tarella work but not a fan at all of Bisignano’s one. Which one is your favorite?
