the triumphant return of prada’s cult, futuristic sports line

This article originally appeared in i-D’s The Earthwise Issue, no. 353, Fall 2018.

In the late 90s, Prada Linea Rossa paved the way for fashion’s sportswear obsession, pioneered high-tech luxury, and dominated the UK garage scene. Fast forward to the here and now and the Italian luxury house is resurrecting its cult, futurist sports line to dress nightlife tribes once more.

Imari wears jacket, dress and hat Prada Linea Rossa. Goggles and gloves (worn throughout) vintage Fox racing from stylist's studio.

Fatou wears jacket, dress, hat, sunglasses and boots Prada Linea Rossa. Trousers vintage Fox Racing from stylist's studio.

Imari wears all clothing and boots Prada Linea Rossa.

Imari wears top, hat and boots Prada Linea Rossa. Trousers vintage Fox Racing from stylist's studio.

Fatou wears all clothing and boots Prada Linea Rossa.

Fatou wears jacket, dress, hat, and Boots Prada Linea Rossa. Trousers vintage Fox Racing from stylist's studio.

Fatou wears top, dress, hat, and boots Prada Linea Rossa. Trousers vintage Fox Racing from stylist's studio.

Fatou wears top, hat and boots Prada Linea Rossa. Trousers vintage Fox Racing from stylist's studio.

Credits

Photography Daniel Jackson
Fashion director Alastair McKimm

Hair Esther Langham. Make-up Sally Branka at LGA Management using Apotheosis-Le Mat de CHANEL and CHANEL Le Lift. Photography assistance Jeffrey Pearson and Tim Hoffman. Styling assistance Maggie Holladay, Madison Matusich and Ava Langham. Hair assistance Gabe Jenkins. Make-up assistance Juliette Perreux. Production Christiana Mecca. Casting director Samuel Ellis Scheinman for DMCasting. Retouching Gloss Studio New York. Models Fatou Jobe at Statement Management. Imari Karanja at IMG.