At the Fondazione, Simplicity Becomes a Revolution
Leave it to Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons to turn minimalism into a manifesto. The Prada Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 show, held at the iconic Deposito of the Fondazione Prada in Milan, delivered a collection that was at once stripped-back and subversive, proving that simplicity doesn’t mean staying safe. In fact, this season’s Prada man is as daring as ever… just in fewer clothes.
Yes, the pantsless look is having a moment, and no one does it more intentionally than Prada. This wasn’t shock for shock’s sake. It was a clean, sculptural exploration of proportion and presence. Elasticized briefs, styled boldly with leather coats, loose knits, or breezy shirting, evoked a confidence that didn’t need to scream. It simply walked.
The show’s setting, raw concrete, flooded with light, softened by unexpected floral rugs, set the tone. Simons called it “surreal escapism,” and that’s exactly what it was. A kind of gentle futurism filled the air, where the body was neither concealed nor flaunted, but simply present.
Color blocked pastels met functional navy, khaki, and dove gray. Outerwear was unstructured, breezy, effortless. Cropped vinyl bikers and beltless blousons added just enough edge, while cone-shaped raffia hats injected a whimsical, boyish energy. This was a playground for grown men with style, and taste.
At a time when fashion often leans into the overworked and overstimulated, Prada SS26 whispered instead of shouted. The result? A refreshing, quietly rebellious collection that challenges what menswear can be. Not aggressive, not performative, just clear, clever, and cool.
And that’s the beauty of Prada. It doesn’t need to follow trends when it can shift the entire conversation. The pantless moment might go vira, but the real takeaway? Confidence is the new luxury. And this season, Prada is dripping in it.
