How do you make fashion out of antique cars as inspiration? Only Prada knows how and well, if you are getting a little tired over clean and simple fashion from the likes of Celine and Jil Sander, ironically, Prada Spring/Summer 2012 is the perfect anti-thesis for that. Why ironic, you might ask? Simply because Prada was the master of simplicity fashion back in the 1990s but seeing the 1950s inspired collection for the Spring 2012, one could not help but appreciate the duality and element of surprise that is Prada. This is, in my opinion, exactly why Prada remains the ruler of Milan fashion. There are only a handful of other designers in Milan, Paris, NYC and London this season, whose collection is as uplifting as Prada.

As for the bag? the frame bags are surely the order of the season (what else do you expect from the 1950s?). Then again, why settling with its classic Saffiano or Vernice leather re-incarnation that might potentially run you into a “done-it” situation when you can have this exquisitely bejeweled frame bag that is one of a kind (Price is USD3,990)? We need glam back in fashion and people continue dressing up without worrying about whether the clothes can last for more than one season. On that note, I am also happy to report that most of the pieces from Prada this season does it without having to fall into the category called “classic”. Just see for yourself!

Image is courtesy of Saks