1 / 71. Prada’s new garment is designed for the Moon, not the runway | Italian luxury house Prada has unveiled an inner-layer garment that will be worn by astronauts preparing for NASA’s future lunar missions. The body-hugging suit has been created with Houston-based space infrastructure company Axiom Space. Reuters reported that the garment marks Prada’s move from taking inspiration from space to actively participating in space technology development. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 72. It is an astronaut layer, not a regular spacesuit | The newly unveiled outfit is called the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment. Unlike the outer spacesuit, this layer is designed to help astronauts manage conditions inside the suit during missions. The garment focuses on comfort and function, with ventilation systems built directly into its design. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 73. The suit has ventilation tubes knitted into the fabric | One of the key features of Prada’s creation is the integration of ventilation tubes within the garment itself. Reuters reported that the close-fitting design combines textile expertise with the requirements needed for human space exploration. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 74: Prada worked with Axiom Space to build the technology | The garment was developed alongside Axiom Space, a company working on commercial space infrastructure. Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain said expertise for space products can come from industries that may appear unrelated, highlighting how fashion and engineering can overlap. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 75. It follows Prada’s earlier spacewear project | This is not Prada’s first step into astronaut clothing. In 2024, the brand revealed a spacesuit concept expected to support NASA’s Artemis missions. The latest garment continues Prada’s attempt to enter the growing space economy. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 76. Luxury brands see new opportunities beyond Earth | Fashion houses have often used space as inspiration, but Prada has taken a more practical approach by joining an actual space project. Luxury analysts cited by Reuters said space travel and tourism could become a new area where high-end brands try to build relevance. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 77. Could other luxury brands follow Prada? | Prada is not the only fashion company exploring space-related products. Other apparel brands have also partnered with space companies on specialised clothing. However, analysts say luxury houses usually prefer creating their own first-of-its-kind projects rather than copying competitors. (Image: Reuters)
