What remains when the future is no longer a clear promise, but an open question? The Prada Menswear Fall/Winter 2026 collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons emerges precisely in this space of tension, between what has been and what is still to come. before and next is more than a title: it is a way of thinking. Looking forward without letting go of the past, building new ideas on a shared memory.
In a world that feels uncertain and unpredictable, Prada chooses clarity. The silhouettes are longer, cleaner and precise. The clothes follow the body with attention, almost with respect. Posture, movement and everyday gestures take center stage. The man is not shaped by the garment, but supported by it. Fashion becomes a quiet companion to real life.
The collection starts from familiar elements of the male wardrobe: coats, suits, classic forms. Yet nothing remains unchanged. Proportions shift, constructions become more refined, and details gain new meaning. Tradition is not a fixed framework, but a point of departure. The designs do not break with the past; they rethink it in a calm and considered way.
These clothes carry traces of life. They speak of time, of wearing and keeping. In an era driven by speed, Prada underlines the importance of durability and lasting values. Culture, intelligence, meaning and care are given space once again. Remembering becomes an act of respect, a conscious decision not to forget.
At first glance, the pieces appear simple, but a closer look reveals complexity. The cut and internal structure are precise, almost architectural. Collage prints bring different eras together: antiquity, the Renaissance and the modern world. These layers create a rich image of human experience, without becoming heavy or nostalgic.
The setting of the show, the Deposito at Fondazione Prada, reinforces this narrative. The space feels like a place between past and present, between inside and outside. What is usually hidden is revealed. It becomes a site for encounter, for sharing, for a collective moment. Fashion once again becomes a public language.
With Prada Menswear Fall/Winter 2026, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons show that fashion can think without becoming distant. The collection is calm, intelligent and deeply human. It invites us to look ahead with care and respect for everything that has shaped us.
