Overview

• Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons shifted tone from aggressive power dressing to gentleness and calm throughout their Spring/Summer 2026 menswear line
• Designs combine utilitarian features such as multipocket nylon backpacks and military-inspired tailoring with playful touches like pastel hues and woven raffia hats
• The show took place in a completely bare Fondazione Prada space, exposing concrete walls, orange beams and minimalist floral rugs to enhance the collection’s simplicity
• This was Prada’s first menswear showcase since acquiring Versace for €1.25 billion in April, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one group
• Luxury analysts warn of headwinds from economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions even as the Prada Group reported €5.4 billion in 2024 revenue, up 17 percent