Leaving summer’s conversational prints behind, Miuccia Prada offered a print-free zone for Miu Miu for fall. Instead she concentrated on floral appliqués and cute scalloped hems as her key decorative devices. But there was no froth or frill; this was clean and simple with a slight 60s slant. Channeling this subtle Mary Quant 60s vibe meant silhouettes went one of two ways: either narrow A-line or structured bell shapes–but always short. Trimmed with scalloped edges, appliqué flowers, formal collars and string bows, this collection focused on the neck. A series of short dresses featured some with navel-grazing scoop-necks worn with bandeau tops while others were high-necked sleeveless shifts with a flicked pelmet hem. Elsewhere there were puff-shouldered coat dresses with shaped waists and bell-skirted tunics while second-skin ribbed sweaters were paired with flared treggings and a micro skirt with the flicked pelmet. Black was the central color, with pops of bright orange and violet, tempered with nude beige and lilac.
