Fashion Nerds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Object record

Coat

fall/winter 1994–95

Materials

nylon

House / label

Prada

Collection

fall/winter 1994–95

Archive reference

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 79044

Behind the design

A double-breasted front and straightforward coat silhouette are rendered in nylon rather than an expected luxury wool. The museum connects Prada’s early work with the disruptive elevation of this utilitarian synthetic into high fashion. Here, familiar tailoring becomes a way to reconsider what materials can signify refinement and value.

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