The Deposito at Fondazione in Milan is a storage space filled with artworks and fragments of past exhibitions. It’s a space that preserves memory through historic collections and yet is normally hidden away from the public’s view and appreciation. Aware of the space’s layered history and its long concealment, Prada honors its legacy by hosting a fashion show within its walls, directly linking the message of the Fall/Winter 2026 Menswear collection to themes of historical influence and revelation.

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​​Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons center this collection on the idea of moving forward without abandoning tradition. Rather than replicating established pieces, they evolve them. Classic garments are reimagined through subtle alterations, such as finely tailored coats that are sharpened with bold accented cuffs or a colored upper half, while familiar items such as the T-shirt are stripped of elements like collars and sleeves, then reconstructed in refined materials. 

In this way, tradition is preserved yet elevated through artistic variations. Placing the collection within the Deposito reinforces this philosophy by opening a space usually hidden from view, allowing the public to experience the clothing’s historical significance within a historically significant setting – a space and collection where tradition is honored and preserved, yet reinterpreted through thoughtful transformation.