Prada Menswear

Ship ahoy! Prada's nautical-themed menswear collection offers cool looks for women, too

For this fall, Prada is going nautical and arty. As usual, Miuccia Prada blends a lot of themes and her current menswear collection is no exception.

On a wooden set, with ceremonial gateways, balcony seating and a raised central platform to resemble a public town hall space, the Italian fashion house unveiled a collection for men that includes sailor motifs, with officer capes in military blue and check patterns, and shirts with drawings of mythical creatures and romantic scenes.

The most striking shirts, long and deconstructed, featuring unicorns, banquet thieves and a couple locked in deep embrace, were drawn by self-taught French artist Christophe Chemin, who now lives in Berlin.

Many of the looks, which were shown at the specially-constructed set at the Prada headquarters in Milan, were topped off with white sailor caps, tied at the back with strings dangling down. And chains dangled from pants pockets onto skeleton keys as the models walked the runway.

As usual, Prada footwear was noticeable, too, with shiny loafer brogue hybrids, sometimes in two-tone colors, that are likely to be a menswear fashion favorite.

Prada sprinkled in a few women's looks and they tended to outshine the menswear, with striking patterned knit tights and a small cross-body flap bag that's likely to be a popular seller.

And the oversized artfully-drawn shirts can be worn by both sexes, which makes the fashion budget go a little farther, right?

The Prada fall menswear collection also features unisex prints by Berlin artist Christophe Chemin.

Prada menswear show with women's look in Milan January 2016

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The Prada fall menswear collection also features unisex prints by Berlin artist Christophe Chemin.

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SPRING FORWARD

3 Houston designers unveil bold looks and colorful collections for spring

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

Although the official start of spring is still a few weeks away, Houston designers have been busy creating their latest collections. Available now, these seasonal debuts feature bold designs, saturated colors, and an interplay between elegance and playful charm. In Houston, where dressing for the spring season is practically a sport, these statement skirts, flowing dresses, and eye-catching jewelry are not just wardrobe updates; they are a part of what makes the city come alive with seasonal style.

Hunter Bell

Houston designer Hunter Bell commemorates her 20th anniversary with a Spring 2026 debut that feels both celebratory and personal. She tapped fellow Houston creative, Isabel Wilson, for an exclusive painting for this collection. The painting isn't featured in just one print; its element are layered throughout the collection's key pieces.

Alongside Hunter Bell's signature bold prints that feature floral motifs and bright spring colors, customers will also find hidden quotes woven into select pieces. They're inspired by the cities and spaces that have shaped the designer's two-decade journey. The brand will be celebrating its 20th anniversary all year long, making this launch the first of many to come.

Hidden quotes and signature floral prints define Hunter Bell’s anniversary collection, marking the first of several releases planned for the year.Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

Christy Lynn Collection

On the heels of opening her first boutique outside Houston in Healdsburg, California, Christy Lynn Lee unveils her Spring 2026 collection, Aurielle. Inspired by California, where she was married and began dreaming of launching her own brand, the collection channels California vibes filtered through Lee's romantic lens.

Aurielle features warm hues alongside pops of color and doesn't stray from the hand-painted floral motifs that are the brand's cornerstone. In addition to flowing dresses, the new collection offers lightweight layering pieces and several two-piece sets that easily mix and match with other prints and silhouettes.

Christy Lynn Spring 2026 Flowing dresses, lightweight layers, and mix-and-match sets highlight the romantic direction of Christy Lynn’s latest seasonal launch.Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn Collection

Susana Vega

Jewelry designer Susana Vega is once again moving her label forward with surprising materials and innovation in her latest collection, Soto. Known best for her elegant sculpted beadwork designs, Vega most recently launched her first collection of mixed metals and has now unveiled organic designs made from reclaimed cedar wood sourced from Petén, Guatemala.

The Soto collection consists of earrings, ear cuffs, and bracelets, each hand-carved to preserve the integrity of the wood's grain. The pieces are then inlaid with either silver or gold elements and finished with beeswax for a lived-in, natural look.

Susana Vega/Soto Hand-carved cedar earrings and cuffs are inlaid with silver or gold and finished with beeswax in Susana Vega’s newest collection.Photo courtesy of Susana Vega

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

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