Oh Sailor: Prada Goes Nautical for Pre-Fall 2016

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published January 18, 2016

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Updated October 14, 2018

Prada presents nautical inspired pre-fall 2016 collection complete with sailor caps and long coats.
Prada presents nautical inspired pre-fall 2016 collection complete with sailor caps and long coats.

Presented during Men’s Fashion Week in Milan, Miuccia Prada showed the pre-fall 2016 womenswear collection alongside mens looks. This season included a nautical theme with models wearing sailor hats and tailored coats in relaxed shapes. While other designers may go into obvious territories of stripes or a navy and white color combo, Prada steered a different course. Working with artist Christophe Chemin, many pieces featured eclectic imagery and prints—ranging from giraffes to fruit on menswear inspired shirting. The slouchy silhouettes are paired with platform sandals or oxfords and knitwear stockings.

Prada Pre-Fall 2016 Runway

Oversized, menswear inspired shirting hits the runway for Prada's pre-fall 2016 collection
Oversized, menswear inspired shirting hits the runway for Prada’s pre-fall 2016 collection

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