Louis Partridge & Damson Idris Front Prada’s Holiday Ad

The Fashionisto

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Published December 19, 2023

Donning a trench, Louis Partridge is seated against a surreal checkerboard backdrop for Prada's holiday 2023 campaign.Pin
Donning a trench, Louis Partridge is seated against a surreal checkerboard backdrop for Prada’s holiday 2023 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Prada

Prada’s holiday 2023 campaign captivates with the house’s trademark fusion of tradition and modernity, as showcased by the striking presence of actors Damson Idris and Louis Partridge.

Photographer Willy Vanderperre crafts a visual narrative that is as compelling as it is stylish, framing the subjects within a surreal, checkered dreamscape that seems to float between reality and a more avant-garde dimension.

Prada Holiday 2023 Advertisement

Damson Idris commands attention in an impeccably tailored suit for Prada's holiday 2023 campaign.Pin
Damson Idris commands attention in an impeccably tailored suit for Prada’s holiday 2023 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Prada

The mood is of sophisticated contrast, with the stark, geometric patterns providing a backdrop that accentuates Prada’s signature design. This campaign presents a cinematic world where each element synergizes to encapsulate the Italian fashion house’s iconic aesthetic.

The styling by Olivier Rizzo reflects Prada’s understanding of blending seasonal practicality with high fashion. The garments selected for Idris and Partridge evoke the warmth and festivity of the holiday season yet maintain an air of the urbane through their clean lines and structured silhouettes.

Louis Partridge presents a striking contrast of classic tailoring against the infinity of space, enveloped in an avant-garde, reflective cocoon.Pin
Louis Partridge presents a striking contrast of classic tailoring against the infinity of space for Prada’s holiday 2023 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Prada

Outerwear takes center stage, with coats that balance the necessity of winter warmth with the luxury of fine tailoring. Accessories, like the statement bags carried by both stars, are perfect complements to the ensembles, marrying function with the unmistakable Prada style.

Damson Idris is a sophisticated vision in a double-breasted coat for Prada's holiday 2023 advertisement.Pin
Damson Idris is a sophisticated vision in a double-breasted coat for Prada’s holiday 2023 advertisement. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Prada

Under the creative direction of Ferdinando Verderi, Prada’s holiday 2023 advertisement emerges as a narrative that’s visually arresting and deeply evocative.

The campaign reflects Prada’s ethos—where the joy and anticipation of the holiday season are wrapped in the luxury of thoughtful design and craftsmanship. The result is an ad that offers an invitation into a world where the holiday spirit is dressed in the finest threads.