Where light becomes couture
Step aside, ordinary sparkle—Prada is shimmering in poetry this Spring/Summer 2025. Showcasing embroidered sequins, mirrors and three-dimensional faceted stones, the House is demonstrating serious savoir-faire with its SS25 dress that’s sculpted by light, inviting us into a dazzling world of craftsmanship where light dances, mirrors whisper, and sequins shimmer like stardust.
Meet the dress: an ethereal creation born from nearly weightless nude tulle—think couture meets cloud. The magic begins with a cascade of silver sequins, stitched by machine with a sort of invisible thread for that ghost-like glimmer. For the second layer, artisans did an impeccable job in creating a delicate, tactile floral pattern by applying mirrors of varying sizes.
Enter the artisans: expert hands flutter in like couture fairies, hand-embroidering mirrors of all sizes and over 2,500 crystals into a dreamy floral tapestry. The pièce de résistance? Faceted stones, placed with a precision that looks like chaos but is secretly masterful design. These stones frame the mirrors, adding a 3D effect that makes the whole piece glow like a sculpture kissed by sunlight. Together, as they reflect or absorb the light, these embroideries imbue the whole garment with additional depth.
Only after all this brilliance does the real fashion alchemy begin — cutting and shaping the fabric on a mannequin for four hours to achieve architectural perfection. With smartly placed ribbon tape to support its sparkle (even the chicest dresses need structure), the final masterpiece is pressed, polished, and ready to own the runway — or your wildest fashion fantasy.
Crafted in 24 hours, loved for a lifetime. This is not just a dress. This is Prada, reflecting your shine.
Discover more about the collection here.
