The practice of revisiting archives has become routine: designers frequently draw inspiration from the legacy of the 1990s and the 2000s, updating bags, accessories, and footwear originally conceived by their predecessors. Miu Miu’s founder, Miuccia Prada, possesses an extensive portfolio of her own iconic creations, and for the Fall-Winter 2026/2027 season, she is reintroducing the textured, embossed soles that she initially popularized in the early 2000s. Thus, let’s welcome the “bubble” sneakers – the most coveted footwear of this autumn.
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Amidst the array of trends referencing Y2K footwear, these sneakers with their distinctive embossed soles covered in rubber bubbles are perhaps the most memorable. Ms. Prada paired them with pencil skirts and ultra-short minidresses. However, as is often the case with archival revivals, the emergence of these sneakers has sparked a surge of interest in their original counterparts from that era.
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Miu Miu Fall-Winter 2026/2027 Campaign
The sneakers undoubtedly emerged as the standout stars of the Miu Miu Fall-Winter 2026/2027 show, reinforcing the brand’s persistent fascination with iconic sneakers (recall their highly successful collaboration with New Balance, for instance). While other brands have focused on refined, 1970s-inspired running silhouettes, Miu Miu’s endorsement of more voluminous, sculptural sneakers is likely to fuel demand for chunkier styles. Prepare for a domino effect throughout the fashion industry.
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Based on materials from vogue.co.uk