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Prada brings back the old clean, tailored wardrobe
Held in the heart of the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Men’s Fashion Week at the Prada Foundation, the house’s latest show offers a return to simple, structured fashion.
By Louise Menard.
Published on 19 January 2026. Updated on 7 April 2026.
A farewell to oversized silhouettes at Prada
True to their reputation, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons – the legendary duo who have led Prada for over five years – present a Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection that champions meticulously executed fashion.
Bidding farewell to oversized shapes, the designers usher in a new era of sharp, streamlined, elongated silhouettes. The focus is firmly on precise tailoring: long, felted coats with a hint of dandy flair, precisely buttoned suit jackets, and close-fitting tops. For this men’s Fashion Week, Prada proposes a style that feels almost “archaeological,” drawing on a past rich in elegance.
The collection also echoes the Spring/Summer 2026 women’s show, where sharp cuts were already in dialogue with an unapologetic retro aesthetic. Gabardines and trench coats topped with high, cinched collars remind us of the uniforms from the womenswear collection. Just like the crinkling of waterproof fabrics – a detail previously spotted on the catwalk.
A subtle nod to past fashion
In Prada’s new Fall/Winter 2026–2027 menswear collection, references to the past appear through seemingly imperceptible details. Look closely, and you will spot jackets made from deliberately distressed fabrics, suggesting wear and the passage of time. Tops adorned with floral motifs – perceived as outdated by today’s standards – are strolling down the runway with nonchalance. Not to mention the detail already causing a stir on Instagram – arty cufflinks.
The color palette grows more subdued and muted, shifting from beige to gray, eggplant, and navy blue. As for accessories, special attention is paid to hats – slouchy berets and wide-brimmed rain hats reminiscent of our childhood. In the same nostalgic spirit, lightweight fine-knit undershirts flirt with a sense of innocence.
The shades, meanwhile, become more sober and felted, moving from beige to grey, eggplant and navy blue. On the accessory side, special attention is paid to hats, whether they are drop berets or rain hats with wide edges, reminiscent of those of our childhood. In the wake of these details, lightweight fine-knit undershirts also come close to a form of innocence.
Prada also plays with silhouettes that seem purposefully unkept. Belts tied with studied nonchalance, more ornamental than functional, and oversized sleeves billowing almost crudely from beneath coats… In short, with precision and a perfect understanding of both garment construction and contemporary trends, this Prada menswear show reclaims old beauty. A testimony of the house’s long-lasting love for past silhouettes.
