Prada’s pared-back military chic offers simplicity in turbulent times

Miuccia Prada told showgoers in Milan: ‘We did less – but doing less isn’t necessarily easier.’ Photograph: Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters

Miuccia Prada may argue that her collections are not a response to the global political landscape. But in keeping with the theme for her spring/summer 2026 menswear collection shown in Milan on Sunday, there may be a change of tone.

The show notes shared with journalists described the collection as representing “a shift of attitude – dismantling of meaning and dismantling power”.