In a strange twist of events, the Spring 2011 fashion show season began in Milan. Normally, Milan gives us the most commercial collections of the season, with very little editorial appeal. There have always been exceptions to this rule, but this season, it feels as if the tables have turned. Milan has given us so many collections that are pushing fashion to the next level.
For me, the season really kicked off with the latest dreamy collection given to us by Prada. In my eyes, Prada has consistently been one of those exceptions to the Milan rule. Miuccia is constantly bringing new ideas to the table and pushing the rest of the pack forward. This collection sparked a new trend for the season that many of the Milan pack have shown - a flair for Latin American Romanticism. What amazed me the most about this collection was that there was still that minimal undertone that has dominated the fashion scene since Pheobe Philo's triumphant return at the house of Celine, but it was infused with amazing touches that helped push this collection to another level. The silhouettes felt very simple, but were taken to the next level with the use of color, print, and pattern. As simple as many of these pieces seemed, they were actually very masterful in their cut, giving a unique proportion through the chest into the sleeve. This has been played around with for a couple of seasons now in many collections, but this was a consistent theme through this collection. The use of color was outstanding here. The injection of the monkey and banana prints was an unexpected surprise. The fabrics had a very tribal and naive essence to them, as if they had been made by artisans in Cuba. The return to the stark black minimalism that marked Prada's spot in the fashion world during the 90's also felt new again. This collection was like a breathe of fresh air and many other collections in Milan picked up on the same scent.
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