Something that’s always refreshing about Prada is that the brand’s runway shows never rest on their laurels when it comes to presenting accessories. Plenty of brands show collections that are mostly new versions of old favorites, which is fine (and sometimes even reassuringly consistent), but Prada almost always explores new handbag territory, which it did extensively on its Fall 2017 runway last week.
The ready-to-wear that paired with the season’s bags was especially cozy, full of knits and other soft, luxe, tactile fabrics and textures, and those ideas extended to the bags, especially in a series of terrific (if, 27.5cm, not terrifically functional) fur top handles. The runway versions of these bags may look a bit overwhelming, but in their stripped down versions, I could see them appealing to the same shoppers who adore the Prada knitted construction.
On the other end of the spectrum, the runway also held a series of mostly simple shoulder bags structured on frame closures, which is a trend I’m pretty sure we’ll see pick up major steam over the next six months. Take a look at all the runway bags below.
[Photos via Vogue Runway]
Tragic
prada cat eye glasses?
Not feeling it. For some reason the over-the-top embellishments and design works for Gucci. I’m not feeling it on these. The trompe l’oeil looks cheap. I do, however, like the fringe bags with the metallic accents.
prada linea rossa cargo shorts.
Ugh so much fur. They look like magnet for dust lint and anything you might spill on it.
prada knitted sneaker
im a big fan of prada and have a lot of their products but this collection was underwhelming and disappointing for me
If someone anonymously left #23 & 26 on my doorstep as a present, I certainly wouldn’t turn them down as a present or anything — that style speaks to me. And the color/texture combo on 18 is TDF. But I cannot get behind the furry handles, I think I would feel like I was dragging a muppet around by it’s tail all day.
mens prada wedge boots.
Those furry bags, look like the Monster Book of Monsters, from the third “Harry Potter”.
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So far I’ve been von by all the bags from Fall 2017…
Prada Re Edition Nylon Hand Bag Pouch Black NERO 1NE515
I like a couple bags here and I can see a kudos to archive. Interesting collection, although may not translate well into real life.
I wish prices were available.
Prada Eyewear geometric-framed glasses.