Garden of Tranquilty

Prada's Spring 2013 RTW line was centered around a theme of Japonisme so as expected, the color story was one with Japanese influence.

The main colors of this Spring 2013 collection consisted of :


Pure White, Linen, Poppy Red, Tangerine, Greyed Jade, Emerald, Deep Purple and Black


Although these hues expressed Miuccia Prada's vision of the Japanese culture mixed with 60's minimalism, I feel there are some other colors she could have incorporated that could have given it that extra wow factor and reflect the theme of Japonisme in a more colorful, cheerful light.

Of course, I stuck with the Japanese influences to come up with color ideas that would complement the ones shown in the current collection.

 

 The colors I drew from these inspirational photos were:

 

Golden Sun, Zen Garden Green, Peaceful Pond Blue, Cultured Cobalt, and Silk Maroon



I chose this collection of colors because they each add bits of intensity to the hues of Prada's Spring 2013 collection. The Golden Sun compliments and intensifies the deep purple hue while also adding a richness to the collection as a whole. The Zen Garden Green contrasts the Poppy Red in a way which draws immediate attention and interest. Prada did use this color but very sparingly, only as a detail on some of the model's thong flat form.

The Peaceful Pond blue works well with the Tangerine color, commonly used in the Japanese culture in prints. Cultured Cobalt adds a great contrast to the Tangerine as well, especially on the dress where the Tangerine colors is lightened up a bit to a lighter orange hue.

The Silk Maroon adds a touch of elegance known in the culture of Japan.

After doing some research, I have a feeling as to what colors may appear in Prada's next future collection. As you may know, in order to predict the future, one must look to the past. When looking at Prada's Fall 2012 RTW collection, I noticed similar hues that were utilized in their most recent collection, Spring 2013 RTW. The main colors were: Black, Bright Red, Nectarine Orange, Bold Purple, Mustard Yellow, Lime Green, Navy Blue and Chocolate Brown.

Noticing the similarities in the color stories ,I have complied some hues that could very likely be in Prada's upcoming collection.

Of course, typical of Prada, Black will also be part of any future collection but these hues are just upgrades from the colors used previously. The red here has a pink tint to it, the orange is much lighter, the blue has a green undertone, the purple is a lighter version of both collections and the gray which was also featured in Prada's Spring 2013 RTW collection is a lighter version.

What colors do you think Prada will use for their next collection?