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1 9 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Prada Spring Summer 2014 M iuccia Prada has always drawn her inspiration from the art world, and her new collection for spring/summer 2014 is no exception. Uniting bold colours, painterly prints, and modern lines, this is a bold and avant-garde collection. There is a streetwise, sporty element to the collection, which incorporates paintings of women’s faces in the prints, inspired by the murals often seen in street art. Offering spectacular colour-blocking, and diverse graphic elements, the influences for this line are far-reaching, at once grounded in the modern world and reaching back throughout the history of art. Celebrating women in her inimitable way, Miuccia presents a thought-provoking lineup of bejewelled dresses, beaded coats, fitted sweaters with striped collars and cuffs, and sparkling colourful tops. Each element on its own is a perfect look for summer, while layering provides the wearer with the option to create her own signature look. Simple, brightly hued swing dresses emblazoned with jewels provide a canvas to celebrate womanhood in a fresh andmodern way, while other frocks resemble actual paintings, with their eye-catching murals of women’s faces. Referencing the past but always looking forward, Prada adds a new twist with every new collection, each sure to inspire those to come from the esteemed brand. Although controlled in some respects, the collection is full of joyful, inspirational clothes, honouring the artistry of both Miuccia Prada herself and women the world over.