Boy Meets Girl
Miu Miu proves opposites attract with a playful collection that celebrates the many forms of female sensuality
Miuccia Prada fans will already be aware that Miu Miu was founded as a playful alter ego to Prada at a time when the latter was at its most minimalist. Widely regarded as Prada’s ‘little sister’ label, Miu Miu acquired a loyal following of women who want to dress up in a way that is elegant but whimsical. Throughout its 26-year-old history, the brand has never strayed from its frivolous and ultra-feminine aesthetic.
This season, there was a sense of spontaneity to Miu Miu’s boy-meets-girl, day-to-night offering. On the runway, contemporary dress codes were subverted with Miuccia’s own brand of sartorial rebellion. Her signature retro-futuristic leisurewear came trimmed with wispy feathers, and styled with coquettish kitten heels, lending a seductive mood to sportswear. Her subversion of masculine-feminine dresscodes continued with a borrowed-from-the-boys, ’80s-style, acid-wash denim jacket, which was shrugged on over a matching mini dress trimmed with frothy midnight-blue feathers along the hemline.
“On the runway, contemporary dress codes were subverted with Miuccia’s own brand of sartorial rebellion
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In contrast, she tempered the sexiness of a glossy black leather peplum jacket and matching short-shorts by layering a whisper-weight chiffon blouse, with a quirky flower and giraffe print, on top. The look was modeled by fashion’s ultimate cool girl, actress Chloë Sevigny. Prada’s unconventional runway casting added further spontaneity to the unfettered collection. Taking the usual front row guests and casting them in the show was a stroke of genius that reinforced Miu Miu’s reputation as a brand that champions female empowerment.
The eclectic cast varied from Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink to Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie, as well as Hollywood heavyweights such as Uma Thurman and Kate Bosworth. They were joined by a top model lineup that included Naomi Campbell, Adwoa Aboah, Taylor Hill, Adriana Lima and Kaia Gerber. The message seemed to read that this is a collection with something for everyone, and there is a real sense of individuality, camaraderie and energy to it, which embodies the very spirit of Miu Miu.
As for their real-world translation, these are timeless, versatile and statement-making pieces which, whether worn as full looks or mixed with your current wardrobe, are guaranteed to elevate your style with a fashion-forward edge. The feather-trimmed, color-block sports jacket, for example, would look just as cutting-edge worn with a turtleneck, raw-hem jeans and white sneakers. The printed chiffon blouse is the perfect summer cover-up, and would look divine over city shorts and a silk camisole with a pair of Miu Miu’s cult sling-backs.