Prada Plus One, Part 1: Sofia
11 years ago by
Waaaooooahhhh! Erik and I are in Milan!!! Our very first time! And our verrryyyyy first Prada!! So, to inaugurate the experience, we spent the day with a world traveler who not only knows Milan, but knows a thing or two about pushing the limits of mixing colors, prints and textures to the max… la bella Sofia.
What could possibly be a better way to start our trip than at the VERY first (hey, look: ANOTHER first!) Prada store, which opened its immaculate doors in 1913, to what I can only assume were very smartly dressed customers and nestled into the famous Galleria Milano – or the “the living room of Milan”. We showed up in THE best versions of ourselves to help Sofia pick the right look for the show. It wasn’t easy by the way, from a paillette covered dress to a brilliantly pop-colored bunny slash rocket print, the possibilities were infinite… As were the enviable combinations one could put together.
There’s something about Milan which really makes you feel like you understand the world that is Prada. How, suddenly, there could be no other way than to wear a grommet-covered nylon jacket, with a red chevron sweater vest and striped patent mini skirt – and, yeah, okay, also striped socks with your sandals because its actually freezing and one more print feels oh-so right!
A girl who effortlessly harmoizes her wardrobe so frequently often finds herself in good company in the front row, which is where the next part of our journey takes us…. to the show!
Check back later to find out how Erik is now BFF with Miuccia Madame Prada….
Special thank you to Prada, Milano and Sofia Sanchez de Betak.
Words: Brie Welch | Photos: Erik Melvin
J’adore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i love the full outfit and probably each and every accessory featured! :)
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That red jacket is amazing!
Have a great time in Milan – I love that city!
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I love her !! The ever-stylish Sanchez de Betak is Argentinian and based in New York and Paris. In the past 10 years, she has carved out a career as a successful art director for major brands. She is married to The Magician of the major fashion shows Alexandre de Betak. A Man i admire from his beginning in Paris long time ago…and ..she was discovered as a model at the age of 14…so what do you expect? with all my respect guys she doesn’t need no one to choose from already a great collection of Miss Prada….
xoxo
Yael Guetta
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Enjoy Milan (my second home… love)!! And if you pass through Bologna let us know.. the food alone should be enough to tempt you for a side trip (only one hour away on the train).
baci xx
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I live in Bologna too!! It’s so wonderful and so under-rated. Just checked out your site — the bags are stunning!
Magnifique reportage ! Bravo à vous deux !
Waouh !!!
Superbe !
Claire
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A Milan il fallait aller voir la Fondation PRADA pour compléter le voyage!! Un bâtiment magnifique ainsi que le café Luce, incontournable!
Garance, thank you for to post, she’s my style icon
Wonderful patterns!
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Beau reportage et les photos sont, comme d’habitude magnifiques surtout celles en noir et blanc (ma faiblesse !)
Great post !!! Love it ….
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love those patterns and bag!
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I believe it takes a special talent and a natural charisma to blend all these crazy patterns and look really, really cool. And stunning, of course. Great post!