Miuccia Prada’s Fall 2009 RTW collection is battle ready, with armor-inspired dresses, thigh-high wedge-heeled boots leashed to skinny leather belts and high-heeled rain boots with stocking straps.
Strips of leather and black rivets create a warrior fringe look on the mini-dresses which were worn with Prada Trojan helmet-inspired shoes.
The ‘kicker’ of the collection for me though, was the near-hip wader high boots. With this footwear, you’ll be ready for a flood, or maybe a day of fly-fishing.
Warrior Chic Fashion
Battle-Ready Prada Armor Dresses and Hip Wader Boots for Fall '09
Trend Themes
1. Warrior Fashion - Opportunities to incorporate armor-inspired designs and warrior elements into fashion.
2. Functional Fashion - The rise of practical fashion, such as high-heeled rain boots and hip-wader high boots.
3. Accessory Innovation - Creating innovative accessories such as Trojan helmet-inspired shoes and skinny leather belts.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The incorporation of warrior and functional elements into fashion designs.
2. Footwear - Opportunities to design innovative and practical boots for various occasions.
3. Accessories - Designing unique and attractive accessories with a touch of innovation and quirkiness.