Louis Partridge can’t help but feel nervous before fashion shows, and the Prada spring 2025 menswear show is no exception. “My way of dealing with the nerves is telling myself that at least I’m not bloody walking this time,” he tells Vogue. “There’s a kind of frenetic creative energy at every show because of the wonderful mix of people and the anticipation of something unexpected from Raf and Miuccia.”
For the occasion, Partridge opted for a mix of earth tones punctuated with a woven, banana-yellow belt. He was particularly drawn to the comfort of the colours, with the bright hue to push him. “Dark greens, beiges and browns suit me down to the ground. I liked the mix of that with the strong yellow belt slap bang in the middle,” he says. “Because if you are going to step outside of your comfort zone, fashion shows are the place to do it, even if my rebellion is in the form of a slightly bright belt.”
While he’s thrilled to be in Milan for the show, Partridge is no stranger to Italy, where he just wrapped a film shoot. “I finished shooting a film here in Tuscany last month so I stayed on to explore and soak up the sun and wine,” he says. But the summer fun can’t last forever. “I’m just about to start an exciting job that will carry through until November, though, so I’m having to quite literally throw in the towel. It was fun while it lasted but alas, back to the grind.”
But in the meanwhile, Louis Partridge has one thing on his mind: “With a bit of time I’d be on the hunt for a Parmigiana di melanzane.”
Below, come along with Louis Partridge as he gets ready for the Prada spring 2025 menswear show with yoga and an Aperol Spritz.
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Quick pigeon stretch to loosen up for the day
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Double checking I’m actually invited to this thing
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Breakfast of champions
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English breakfast tea is my lifeblood
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My fantastic hairstylist Brady Lea came to make me look presentable
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A moment of deep reflection in my hotel robe before the events of the day
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First Aperol Spritz of the day, it must have been 11 am but the sun was out and that’s the only excuse necessary
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Finishing touches
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Dancing in the corridor. Clearly already feeling the Aperol
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Taking seats
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Front row neighbour
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It’s about to kick off
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Blue Steel all ’round
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Mrs. Prada and Raf Simons. Two living legends
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All the looks side by side. A mixture of classic as well as new and daring
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Show’s over—fantastic clothes, creative set design and pumping tunes throughout
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Long day at the office calls for one thing...
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The mastermind and me
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
