29 Pieces to Buy If Your Aesthetic Is '90s Prada

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When I tell you that ’90s Prada has a hold on me, I can’t even begin to explain how strong that hold is. The ’90s heavily impact my personal style, but Prada’s specific take on pared-back minimalism is something that I think about a lot. Pieces like simple strappy dresses, ribbed-knit polos, maxi skirts, and inventive nylon designs are hallmarks of Prada’s collections from the decade that feel just as relevant now as they did when they originally debuted on the runways.

With Prada’s collection of re-edition pieces bringing back iconic designs, including the 1995 bag that Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy famously carried, I’ve been thinking even more about ’90s Prada and how I can tap into it now. If you similarly subscribe to the aesthetic, I’ve hunted down pieces to add to your closet. Here, you’ll find everything from Prada pieces that take inspiration from the original ’90s items to designs that are influenced by the styles that originally debuted decades earlier.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.