For Spring/Summer 2025, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons presented a collection that Vogue Runway's Nicole Phelps called “the craziest Prada show in recent memory.” UFO hats, feathered dresses, and cowboy fringe appeared on the catwalk. The collection was bold and emotional. It was the complete opposite of the then-popular “quiet luxury” aesthetic and clearly outlined a new direction in fashion. The spotlight was once again on expressive clothes with character. And the most attention in that collection was drawn to a black patent A-line skirt.
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The patent skirt was a key piece in the Prada collection. It featured decorative space-age cutouts and a crisp 1960s silhouette. It was styled with cozy jumpers, which balanced the brightness and pretentiousness of the glossy surface of the skirt.
Prada spring-summer 2025
The patent skirt was not the most obvious commercial item of the show. However, it was she who became a new point of reference for fashion trends. Like many trends that Prada once started, the patent skirt quickly returned to the spotlight. And now in 2026, the patent skirt is becoming one of the main trends of the season.
Gucci fall-winter 2025/2026
Tory Burch fall-winter 2026/2027
After appearing at Prada, the patent skirt appeared in the collections of other brands. At Gucci, the fall-winter 2025/2026 season, the patent skirt was made of textured black leather and was combined with canary-colored suits. The Toga spring-summer 2026 collection presented a patent skirt with long ruffles to the floor. At Tory Burch, a discreet patent pencil skirt appeared in the fall-winter 2026/2027 season.
Carven spring-summer 2026
Toga spring-summer 2026
Previously, a patent skirt was often associated with provocative looks. In 2026, the approach changes. A modern patent skirt has a simple and clear cut. It can be loose or straight. It goes well with men's cut shirts, basic sweaters and voluminous classic jackets. Such styling has a natural and balanced look. Today, a patent skirt easily fits into everyday wardrobe. In cool weather, it is combined with a V-neck sweater, ballet flats and a trench coat. In the warm season, it looks harmonious with a white T-shirt. That is why a patent skirt becomes a practical and functional choice.
Special attention should be paid to models on resale platforms. You can find a Christopher Kane A-line patent skirt on Vestiaire Collective. You should also pay attention to patent skirts from Gucci, Helmut Lang and Courrèges on eBay and Vinted. This approach allows you to buy a high-quality patent skirt and make a good investment in your wardrobe.
Based on material from vogue.co.uk