The Dreamiest Miu Miu Show

One of the dreamiest, but simultaneously most eclectic, Miu Miu shows — FW2021.
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Setting the show in the Dolomite Mountains, Miuccia Prada sent models walking through snowy hill-scapes to present the new collection. This setting is symbolic: not only does it echo Prada’s love for perilous mountains, but also translates the anxieties of returning to a post-pandemic world.
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Models were clad in several layers of garments, from silky slip dresses and puffy skiing jackets to shearling coats and furry boots. Indoor styles were combined with outdoor styles; clothes you’d typically wear on a skiing adventure complement garments you’d choose, when dressing for a night out.
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Yet again, we see Prada lean back on her love for the utilitarian. In this show, specifically, clothes were made to represent a sense of bravery, and mark a turning point, with regards how we would dress after coming out of confinement in our own homes.
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To a certain extent, the eclectic mix of outerwear and lingerie-style garments reflect the desire to dress up, but perhaps not knowing how to. This results in whimsical and hectic outfits, which are difficult to label as “wearable”
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It’s interesting to examine this fashion show in a broader time-frame. In the past few seasons, we’ve departed from leisurewear towards more formal and tailored styles — as many return to the office after working from home.
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Despite the nervousness that initially marked our entrance into a post-pandemic world, we continuously see ourselves making sense of societal changes through fashion.