Prada Spring 2011

Prada Look For Less
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Prada Look For Less

Prada spearheaded the bold stripes trend for Spring.
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Prada spearheaded the bold stripes trend for Spring. If you're looking for something just as eye-catching, but without the hefty price tag, check out these similar inspired picks from OnSugar blog Fashion Project9.

Prada's stripes from the Spring 2011 collection are all the rage. The popularity of stripes is going on into summer. There are stripes everywhere. Stripes are not a new design element, but Prada's use of them was really innovative. See The Color of Spring post for more examples. If you'd like to imitate the Prada striped look on a budget, all striped garments that you choose should have crisp stripes (no wavy lines and not variegated in color) and you want to look for tops or dresses with an extended shoulder line. Topshop has some adorable striped pencil skirts and a selection of tops that fit the bill. Also, Zara has a selection of clothing that very closely resembles (perhaps too closely) the Prada Spring collection.- Annamarie

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Shop For Tropical Pieces Inspired by Prada's Bananas and Carmen Miranda
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Inspired Spring: Channeling Carmen Miranda's Tropical Boldness

The banana in all its tropical glory made a bold runway debut at Prada; for Spring, we're seeing lots of tropical references, from palm prints to lattice shoes.
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The banana in all its tropical glory made a bold runway debut at Prada; for Spring, we're seeing lots of tropical references, from palm prints to lattice shoes. It's a fun, lighthearted way — think of Carmen Miranda's gorgeous excess — to infuse color and texture into your Spring wardrobe, and it will carry you happily through the Summer months. If you don't want to invest in Prada's bananas, try these mini banana earrings ($5) for a small tropical punch. Or take a more subtle approach to tropical dressing with these Proenza Schouler lace-up shoes ($895).

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Freaky or Fabulous: Prada's Striped Fur Stole
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Prada's Spring Striped Fur Stole: Key Accessory or Passing Fad?

After the Prada Spring show, we asked what you thought of Prada's bold accessories.
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After the Prada Spring show, we asked what you thought of Prada's bold accessories. Now those accessories are hitting stores, as well as the wardrobes of some very fashionable people. Marc Jacobs wrapped one around his neck in New York, Pop editor-at-large Shala Monroque carried one front row at Valentino couture, and fashion risk-taker Anna dello Russo was spotted carrying one in Milan. We ask you: is this brightly striped stole a fab Spring accessory or just a passing fad?