Prada’s pared-back military chic offers simplicity in turbulent times

Plimsolls, khaki and raffia at Milan menswear collection straddle line between escapism and political statement

Miuccia Prada may argue that her collections are not a response to the global political landscape. But in keeping with the theme for her spring/summer 2026 menswear collection shown in Milan on Sunday, there may be a change of tone.

The show notes shared with journalists described the collection as representing “a shift of attitude – dismantling of meaning and dismantling power”.