THE COLLECTIBLE: ABSURDIST EARRINGS

THE OG OF HIGH-TECH ATHLEISURE: PRADA LINEA ROSSA

A look at any of Miuccia Prada’s recent collections would show that she’s in a revisionist mood, and the re-edition of her ’90s performance series line – identifiable by its red latex stripe of a logo – feels particularly relevant, what with just about every other label now getting into performance wear too. It’s always covered both everyday wear and pieces designed for activities like snowboarding and skiing, but is now backed by various technologies that makes Prada sound like the Elon Musk of fashion. Among them: nanotech fabrics that regulate the body’s temperature; a padding made from the semi-metal graphene and recycled polyester to improve warmth; the water-repellent microfibre Gore-Tex Pro; in addition to anti-wind, waterproof and breathable qualities. What’s possibly the most forward-thinking thing about it though: Everything, from the industrial-looking parkas to pants, is unisex. As the brand explains: “Technology is unconnected to gender.” Prices unavailable – IJ 

 

Seasons don’t really matter anymore in fashion, which might explain the newfangled ways fashion houses are proposing to counter cooler climates. At Chloe, tight, cropped turtleneck tops were slipped under plunging necklines for some cover-up without losing the sex appeal. Models at Max Mara donned cigarette pants under pencil skirts in matching prints, resulting in a tomboy effect that also elongates the silhouette. Gucci piled on skirts of varying lengths, creating a tiered effect, while both Chanel and Etro paired tracksuits with formal jackets. Unexpected? Yes. Got most of these in your wardrobe already? Yes again. – KYS