Heard about that Prada x NASA collab from a fashion forum last Tuesday morning. My first reaction? Totally skeptical. Like, high fashion meets space tech? Weird combo. But figured I’d dig deeper since space-themed stuff usually sells crazy fast.
Step 1: Basic Detective Work
Hopped straight onto Prada’s official website around noon. Scrolled through “New Arrivals” and “Collections” – nada. Just regular suits and weirdly expensive bags. Checked their social media next – skimmed three months of posts. Found one vague teaser video with floating fabric in zero-G style. Zero dates or details. Got annoyed and made coffee.
Step 2: Deep-Diving Rabbit Holes
Switched tactics: combed through NASA fan forums and design blogs. Discovered clues from people leaking supplier emails. Apparently:
- Jackets with actual NASA mission patch replicas
- Silver sneakers that look like astronaut boots (but shiny)
- Tiny moon-shaped purses – “for carrying astronaut tears,” joked some commenter
Still no release date though. Saw rumors everywhere – some said “next month,” others claimed delays due to material testing. Typical internet chaos.
Step 3: The Breakthrough Moment
Randomly messaged a boutique sales contact after dinner Wednesday. Played it casual: “Hey, any fun collabs coming?” Response came next day:
“Pre-order opens October 11th. In-store only. No online drop.”
Felt smug saving $300 by skipping useless hype sites. Also learned collab’s inspired by 1960s space suits – hence all the reflective stripes and bulky cuts. Makes sense now.
Moral of this Hunt
Big collabs love playing hide-and-seek. Official channels? Useless. Real info comes from:
- Annoying sales associates who spill tea
- Obsessive forum lurkers with insider screenshots
- Your own stubbornness (and caffeine tolerance)
Honestly? Expected cooler tech integration. But shiny sneakers beat another boring logo hoodie. Might brave the line on October 11th… if my alarm works.
