Prada SS1998 ardesia embroidered bustier

Prada SS1998 ardesia embroidered bustierA study in quiet sophistication, this bustier from Pradas Spring Summer 1998 collection reinterprets structure with disarming subtlety. Crafted from slate hued linen, the silhouette is sculpted yet understatedits 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

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