Prada Unveils Introspective Menswear Collection for 2026
Milan Fashion Week saw Prada release its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear line. This collection departs from the brand’s usual power dressing and embraces a contemplative and raw aesthetic. The designs, a collaboration between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, create a wardrobe that rethinks traditional masculinity.
A Shift in Tone
The show took place within the Fondazione Prada’s Deposito space. The setting’s rustic atmosphere, complete with concrete floors and exposed beams, set the tone for the collection. Birdsong and cowbells also enhanced the feeling of nature and calm.
The designs by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons subvert conventional masculine styles in a clever manner. For instance, the design juxtaposes a neat white shirt with high-waisted shorts. Sportswear is layered beneath windbreakers and blazers. This collection’s theme is “non-compliant harmony”, which looks both casual and free.
Prada Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection: a change of tone. pic.twitter.com/9e6bN4f0j8
— Prada (@Prada) September 1, 2025
“Ultimately, Prada’s 2026 spring and summer men’s clothing collection is more suggestive than exaggeration, and clothing is not a declaration here, but an open expression that aims to be worn, reshaped, and incorporate into life.”
—Prada, Statement
Color use plays a significant part in the collection. Tailored silhouettes retain the business-like structure of gray, navy, and monochromatic hues. However, vibrant colors like cobalt blue, red, green, and yellow offer a summer vibe. Soft shades like buttery yellow, blush pink, and mint green provide a contrasting element. According to a recent study, bold color palettes are becoming increasingly popular in menswear, with a 20% rise in sales of brightly colored items in the last year (Statista 2024).
Collection Details
Rich textures and playful embellishments enhance the designs. Raffia hats shaped like inverted flower pots and sailing shoes combined with high socks are examples. This creates a collection that feels both grounded and dreamlike, seemingly between land, air, and sunshine.
The collection avoids being a declaration; instead, it aims to be open and wearable. It is designed to be integrated into everyday life.
