In Miuccia Prada's Words, Miu Miu S/S 27 Is Bringing "Elegance to Sports"—Here's What That Looks Like
The Miu Miu spring/summer 2027 collection just debuted at PFW. See the standout looks and read all about the elegant activewear trends the brand endorsed.
Miu Miu continues to be one of the fashion industry's most highly influential brands, setting trends each season and even contributing to the overall mood of a season. Of course, we have Miuccia Prada to thank. The highly revered founder and creative director of Miu Miu is responsible for making the brand one of the most sought-after labels we have, and her spring/summer 2027 collection, which debuted yesterday during Paris Fashion Week, proves why.
There's always a clear aesthetic to a Miu Miu collection, and if we were to put a name to this one, it would be elegant athleisure. After the show, Prada discussed her intention this season: "To bring elegance to sports." And that she did. Her designs confirmed that athleisure is back, which makes sense given the growing connection between sports and fashion these days. The elegant twist Prada set out to infuse was apparent throughout the collection, in the form of checked blazers paired with lace-up track shorts, sports bras layered underneath crinkled taffeta dresses, and kilts paired with Miu Miu x New Balance sneakers (another iteration of the popular collaboration). There was also a collaboration with Wrangler, but more on that in a bit.
Scroll on to familiarize yourself with the sporty-elegant trends that made up the Miu Miu S/S 27 collection as well as a few of the famous faces that graced the front row. Lastly, I'd be remiss not to mention some of the famous faces that graced the runway: Gigi Hadid, Jamie Bell, Emma Corrin, and Olivia Colman, to name a few, continuing Prada's trend of innovative casting.
The Famous Front Row
Miu Miu always draws an It-girl crowd. From Alexa Chung in a striped cardigan and pencil skirt to Maude Apatow in relaxed suiting, the front row looked as cool as ever.
Pictured: Alexa Chung
Pictured: Maude Apatow
Pictured: Tina Kunakey
Pictured: Lili Reinhart
Pictured: Mckenna Grace
Lace-Up Details
In keeping with the sporty theme, Prada added board shorts–inspired lace-up details anywhere she could. There were lace-up jeans, kilts, taffeta dresses, and miniskirts. Speaking of jeans, the latest brand Miu Miu is partnering with for its upcycled designs is Wrangler. The jeans included in the collection were customized with crisscross lacing in lieu of a button or zip fly.
Sneakers With Kilts
Miu Miu's partnership with New Balance continues with the sportswear brand's RC150 racing sneakers, which were originally released in the late '90s. Cool color combinations and artfully tied laces are present and accounted for. Notably, the sneakers were frequently paired with knee-length kilts on the runway. New sneaker styling idea unlocked.
Track Shorts and Pants Made Elegant
It's only natural that track pants and shorts would play a major role in the sporty collection and that they would be styled in the chicest ways. The shorts were micro, the pants were low-rise, and all were paired with cool outerwear, preppy layers, and crop tops.
The Retro Influence
When it comes to prints, all were unapologetically retro, which fit right in with the '70s vibe throughout the collection. For those who love wearing retro prints, there will be many Miu Miu pieces to choose from, including babydoll dresses, blazers, scarf dresses, and half-zip pullovers.
Sports Bras Take Center Stage
If any brand can make sports bras elegant, it's Miu Miu. Some were worn as tops, many were layered, and some were embellished. Every look that included one will make you rethink the humble sports bra.
The Color and Accessories Trends
When the show attendees entered the show's venue, Paris's historic Palais d'Iéna, and saw that the runway was purple, it was a safe bet that they were in for a colorful show. In addition to grape, there was carnation pink, bold orange, cobalt, chartreuse, red, and marigold, often in satin and taffeta.
Miu Miu is known for excelling in the accessories department, and there were plenty to look forward to. Snakeskin clutches, messenger bags, and oversize leather bowling bags were standouts. On the models' feet were intentionally worn loafers, buckled thong sandals, and snakeskin pumps with sneaker laces. Sunglasses were bug-eye frames infused with cat-eye shapes, and earrings were vintage-inspired jewel-toned clusters.
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