# Vintage Pilot-Inspired Fashion The Spring/Summer Prada Collection Was Shown at Milan Fashion Week By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-06-19 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-prada References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/prada-springsummer-2018/) & [prada](http://www.prada.com/?djfsdf) The 2018 Spring/Summer Prada collection was recently debuted during Milan Fashion Week, where various male models walked the runway in bold graphic apparel, and [pilot-inspired suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-racing-club) that had a utilitarian look to them that was both retro and futuristic. In addition to these looks, the Spring/Summer Prada collection featured some [timeless staples like wool trench coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein), button-up shirts, striped cardigans, and [structured suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26). Although the cuts were classics, many of these pieces boasted unique colorways and patterns that helped to set them apart. For example, one of the suits that was modeled on the runway was colored a muted hue of mint green, and another button-up shirt was covered in comic strip-inspired graphics that were squished together to create a collage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Designing clothing that is inspired by bygone eras with a modern twist will captivate fashion enthusiasts. - **Utilitarian Chic:** Incorporating elements of practical clothing into high fashion, forging new paths in the fashion industry. - **Graphic Patterns and Prints:** Experimenting with mixed patterns and prints in a single outfit will encourage more creativity in fashion design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from taking inspiration from the styles of previous eras and adding modern twists. - **Graphic Design Industry:** Creating unique, eye-catching patterns and prints that can be appliqued on clothing will benefit the fashion industry. - **Military and Aviation Industry:** Incorporating the elements of military and aviation clothing styles into high fashion can open up new areas of exploration for the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Aviation-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-racing-club.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)