Milan Fashion Week: Designers Balance Optimism and Realism

Prada and Simon Cracker collections reflect global turbulence and hope through innovative menswear for Spring-Summer 2025.

Prada's collection features shrunken tops, three-quarter sleeve overcoats, and a blend of real vs. fake elements.
Designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons emphasize youth as a symbol of hope and future in their creations.
Simon Cracker's collection uses upcycled materials and unique dye processes to address global issues subtly.
The color palettes range from neutral tones to vibrant feminine shades, suggesting a lived-in, inherited wardrobe.
Both brands highlight the importance of being politically and socially responsible through their fashion narratives.