A study in quiet sophistication, this bustier from Prada’s Spring/Summer 1998 collection reinterprets structure with disarming subtlety. Crafted from slate-hued linen, the silhouette is sculpted yet understated—its clean lines enhanced by a square neckline and close-fitting bodice that gently contours the form.What appears at first glance as minimal quickly reveals layered intricacy. Horizontal rows of transparent bugle beads are hand-embroidered with meticulous irregularity, forming a rhythmic sequence of broken lines. Some glint in the light; others recede almost invisibly into the weave, creating a play of texture rather than overt decoration.True to Prada’s language of anti-ornamentation, the embellishment resists spectacle. Instead, it lends the piece an elusive elegance—elevated, cerebral, and unmistakably modern. With its balance of raw textile and delicate transparency, the bustier embodies a kind of intellectual sensuality, making it one of the most quietly compelling pieces of the season.
Details condition
Perfect. Never worn
Size and Materials
Size: 42 IT | M
Measurements : Length 47 | Bust90 | Waist 84 (cm)
Composition: 100% Linen
Composition lining : 100% Rayon
