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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Colleen Barry

Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'

Italy Fashion Prada F/W 25/26 - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday with its take on the little black dress, reflecting what Miuccia Prada called “a very black moment” in world affairs.

“To work in this difficult moment is really tough,” Prada said backstage. Sidestepping overtly political discussion, she added: ”What we try to do are clothes that make sense for women today."

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