How Prada Turned Famous Actors Into Models & Villains

The Prada Fall 2012 Menswear collection saw Miuccia Prada do the unthinkable, she asked celebrities not only to attend her show, but to make up a section of the models who would walk it. With some of the greatest actors of the screen and stage, like Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, & Jamie Bell there were notable names, who were tasked with carrying themselves in the manner of malicious villains in a film. Between the setting at the Fondazione Prada, the clothing that tapped the history of traditional tailoring, and the exploration of power through menswear, there was just such a feeling too the whole experience. And then in 2024 it was viral on TikTok, where the collection and it's premise was viewed millions of times and be dubbed the "Prada Villains" show.
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[@Wintertier]

Still sad Mads Mikkelsen was not part of this show 😢

[@oliviat.3825]

So true he would’ve served like nobody’s business. That man can be a sexy menace.

[@friday3592]

omg he would have killed it

[@InspirationalStrudel-yn4kx]

If Mads Mikkelsen was part of the show I would've fallen SO HARD on him😭

[@jenniferflores3360]

Wintertier i clicked on this video expecting to see Mads. Probably wont stay for the video.

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

He would have ATE

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I love that Prada put so much effort into creating hype around a men's fashion show, I am so excited for men to get the same level of creativity applied to their clothes as women get!

[@SuitedSkaterLion]

Prada is quite one of the Single Men's wear that actualy try to make something for mens rather than just basic tshirt, shirts, trousers, sport pants. They actualy give personality to clothes, they inspire me alot, i wish i could affrod them tho.. maybe one day lol. Also damn i regret getting tattoos, i really wish i could have been a model for them.

[@med.i.tations]

YASSSS

[@heartscapesreiki1496]

Luke: "We're just gonna do a quick reaction video." Also Luke: **Incredibly detailed historical and cultural deep-dive into the collection** Love it!

[@lilpeachy7960]

how does he do it?!! I wish i had his knowledge

[@sandra-jones]

It was so great!!

[@LuciaPemoni]

"Gary Oldman looks like he might cough and shoot a poison dart," LOL. That was the best show Ms Prada and the best commentary..

[@kaleshabastion2332]

Honestly the "look at her in her wrinkled skirt" had me howling. This fashion show is the only one my husband hasn't got bored during and after it he was like "that's how I want to dress"

[@barbiemello9612]

Prada knew what they were doing and I’m so gladdddd the men look so sexy

[@SuitedSkaterLion]

I sometimes get inspired by them to make outfits, i really wish i could be a model for them xD

[@dimplesd8931]

I like that the actors looked like they were having fun and the actors has sexier way of walking thank the models. Garret Hedlum’s walk 👩🏾‍🍳💋

[@SuitedSkaterLion]

I honestly try for a whole year to mimic the style of walk but i always start to get shy and i can't even walk proprely lol, and i do that in public which is worse. But i figured out aslong i'm confident, i can even walk into a wall, but if i do it confident, it looks great. So the key is the Confidence..

[@rowergirl21]

I never knew the show was from 12 years ago

[@kbssunflower]

right? it doesn’t look dated at all, what a timeless collection!

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

Thanks cause this is my favorite fashion show clip. Like they knew they were serving sexy villian ❤❤

[@SuitedSkaterLion]

I want to be a sexy villian too 💀, but i won't give up my cowboy hat and black white beard.

[@maliedelgado2658]

Omg the tie in to Sirius Black’s aesthetic instantly snapped the entire collection into place for me! Love it!

[@aliz4467]

The Haute LeMode villain narratives are everything.

[@r0ute66junkie]

I also wonder if Muccia Prada was referencing the Teddy Boy sub-culture of the 1950s/1960s. They had a very neo-Victorian/Edwardian dandy style of dress. It would certainly make sense with the colored sunglasses, though that could be the influence of Mod style (the actor Steve McQueen’s style would be a good example of this) on the collection as well.

[@tracksuitsandsweettea]

Yeah I just left a stupidly long comment on that. It's the first thing I noticed. Especially the models giving off that kinda attitude as well. Maybe a cockiness in the walk and super confident look at me kinda thing.

[@hetty5531]

Yes! his comment at 20:50 especially really made me surprised

[@bluewinkle123]

Love this format! Just casually talking about a fashion show and enjoying it! Please do more of these!!

[@natatatt]

Yes! Would be cool if he chose fashion shows throughout history to analyze in detail.

[@bmillz007]

Agreed!

[@LisaEllis-rt3xh]

Yes❤❤❤!

[@alexeivoitenko9744]

All reference of this iconic collection is “Devil wearing Prada” Villains wearing Prada too. PS good video very enjoyed !

[@pankajevandutta4226]

You truly elevate by intellectually looking at fashion. I hope the fashion houses realize the valuable service you provide. In this case Prada, should be over the moon. You have the power words and thought. And so much fun

[@elnavandermerwe5098]

Being from South Africa my eye immediately saw Xhosa and Ndebele designs in that carpet. Maybe worth it to look into that, Luke. Thank you for all your research and detail - that is why I watch your channel.

[@ray3art4]

For just a (teenytiny) moment I though Jamie Bell was Tom Holland and got super confused. Also, "As the suits are walking..." made me chuckle.

[@rosanilebron1566]

This has been one of your BEST videos of 2024! Wish men could experiment their everyday life clothes as stylish as this, at least a muted version of this gorgeousness! All I see around is men in shirts, jeans and sneakers.

[@LisaEllis-rt3xh]

Shirts,jeans, and sneakers, when will it end?

[@TheAuggieBenDoggie]

I literally thought with the first pictures of the carpet “This looks like the set design for The Shinning?!?” Then one minute later “let’s talk about David Hicks!!!” What better fashion inspiration than to reference such a malevolent force. 😮 HERE’S PRADA.

[@marcelplavec6453]

this GUY is so PASSIONATE....and i LOVE THAT

[@beachflower2188]

You need to do Willem Dafoe's poses ...and the clothes in them❤😂

[@peachraein3446]

That was a great show. Very archival. Love the depth of thought in each piece. The boys smiling as they line up at the end like young boys again probably thinking "that was awesome guys we KILLED it" was such a bonus 😆. Thank you as always for a delicious breakdown, Luke! ❤

[@rudyspective1870]

First off, let me just get this outta the way- I WANT THAT SHIRT, WHERE CAN I GET THAT???? Now, this is in my opinion Prada's Best menswear collection she's ever done! I loved everything and if I had the money I'd buy all of it! Adrian's blood red coat is to kill for, literally. The actors were great and also, if anybody remembers this, William Dafoe has modeled for Prada's ads many years before, so he's pretty much the House's menswear ambassador. I really enjoyed this long overdue review, so thank you so much Luke for doing this! TTYL! ✌💕

[@apocalypse_frau]

A legendary collection; thank you for showcasing it, the wonderfully detailed references/inspiration, and the magnificent talent who walked the runway. You never disappoint.

[@blackrosefoxy3836]

ive just realized they portray different types of villains, it is such a great show and a great commentary

[@tracksuitsandsweettea]

I really love this collection. I wanted to mention that one of the things that really stood out to me inspiration/influence wise straight away. Was the whole late Beatnik into Mod aesthetic both in the men's and women's collection but, especially the men's. The layering of the coats the high necks and polo necks. With the layered sweaters. The fur coat in the video looked like a plush padded Parker. When I went back and looked at the women's collection the make up with the white face and black/brown eyes screamed Mary Quant. It also plays into that gender element as Mods played with that a lot. The men getting into using make up mainly eye shadow. The women being more androgynous often wearing 3 piece suits like the men, flat shoes and short haircuts. I mean Vidal Sassoon and Quant practically corned the market. You could see a lot of the models in the women's collection with flat shoes and the again layered long tailored coats over trousers and the straight lines. I see a lot of Cardin and Courrèges in the cut and patterns especially for the women. Miuccia would have been a late teen into her 20's when the mod thing was truly hitting it's stride. I think that's what I like about it so much. The 1920's jazz thing fits as well, modernists was meant to refer to the fact that they listened to modern Jazz rather than traditional. Sorry this is so long it's my first comment here, I love how layered your videos are and how much research you do. I always find them so interesting.

[@Immy_ro0]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A VID ABOUT THISSSS

[@jcook003]

Your amount of research and knowledge is amazing and inspiring! This is one of my favorite menswear collections of all time. The Jersey Shore “PECS” situation I do agree, but I also think when you look at Armani, Ferragamo, Zegna or Dolce and Gabbana, they tend to have more masculine tailored suits, then say Parisian houses or Prada typically. Thank you!

[@crenner07]

I wish Mads had been included. With his dance background he has just wonderful control over his body and movement and he’d have killed it.

[@jenniferflores3360]

Crenner07 yes, you are so right.

[@Stephen-kd7ox]

So much fun. Loved it! Truly amazing to learn about all the references and connections. Thanks Luke ❤️

[@thetriceratorypodcast]

This was fascinating, and I hope you do more, for sure! You have a really interesting take on the history, craftsmanship, and intellect that goes into fashion, and I'm SO here for it!

[@ptc4566]

The rugs are just copies of slavic embroidery patterns mostly used in cross stich borders. Traditionally, they made on white fabric with thick black and red threads and are held by two concentric wooden hoops. The white fabric is like a large cross stich weave in a perfect orthogonal system, and the embroidery follows the exact orthogonality. This means the designs can easily be copied from a smaller to a larger scale and this knowledge is transferred between generations just by the simplicity of looking at past designs and mapping out the grid. Of course the designs vary in complexity and color variation but this one comes most closely to the russian type.

[@yanavav]

Love me some slavic rep! I feel like people don't talk about our embroidery enough and now it's more important than ever

[@pilarmatadupont]

it also looks a lot like the Cruz Pampa motif from Argentina.

[@bhgirlhello3819]

Provide me with a specific reference to “Russian” type 😂

[@ptc4566]

@@bhgirlhello3819 use google

[@ptc4566]

@@pilarmatadupont I can see that yes

[@LYCOUALU12]

When I first saw the red rug, I immediately thought of the Saudi Sadu pattern! It’s a heritage in Saudi and these patterned wool were created by bedouins to use them as dessert tents or as we call it “Khaima”. Look it up to see the resemblance yourself (there’s a lot of colors but mostly its black, red, and white) It’s amazing that there’s a lot of similarities in these patterns across different cultures!

[@miola2083]

This collection is everything! I love the name Prada Villians Collection, that 🔥🔥🔥. I kinda wish this were recent.

[@Sky_Writer]

Please cover menswear more often, (when there's something worth reviewing of course!). My hubby and I keep looking for examples of up-to-date fashions for men that lose-the-tie. We never miss a video - Cheers!

[@harrietwagner4891]

this is one of my favorite videos that you have done. It had everything. I love all those actors; can't believe Mrs. Prada got them all in one place. I love the way you are so off-the-cuff and comfortable with your knowledge of fashion history and film history. You are one prepared dude and it shows in the best possible way. Your presentation style makes this channel. Love you.

[@anyas5]

This was a lovely video. Your excitement and love for this collection and designer really shines, and I couldn't help but smile with you.

[@otdrive]

Absolutely loved this! Please do more videos in this format.

[@JansmaIvy]

The rugs look inspired by the Balkan-region who weaved beautiful and intricate rugs with these colours!

[@kali5043]

Jamie Bell played a villain in the 2011 movie "Retreat" with Cillian Murphy and Thandiwe Newton.

[@RoxcityCSM]

also in "Shining Girls" 2022, which is incredible

[@friendosal6017]

Also in Nymphomaniac

[@Mehki227]

I really like that movie. iPic movies for our movie afternoons for my husband and I knew he was kind of bored at the beginning and at the end of it I was like you really liked it when the action picked up didn't you and he was like yeah😂

[@gabriellearterburn4428]

Love this Prada show and love your commentary. Thanks!

[@sueb.6595]

This is one of my favorite reviews that you’ve done!! Fantastic research and so much knowledge of fashion history. I loved it! ❤

[@lwilliams946]

That was really fun! Love the format.

[@claire2088]

I have been waiting for you to review this collection!! So iconic

[@liketanyanot]

This is one of the best videos you’ve ever done, one of the best collections ever. Thank you.

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

This was a lot of fun, thank you! I absolutely love all of the context that you bring to your videos 🩷

[@ellismith2745]

this is one of my favorite collections, thank you for making this video!

[@pictorya]

Loved this video. Very geeky and detailed!! Many thanks for this!

[@goldenbluehue]

The Miuccia T-shirt returns!🕴️

[@MegCazalet]

I immediately thought of the Shining when I saw that rug. I’m so glad you mentioned it.

[@OGseoulite]

ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!! I’ve been waiting for you to do a focused video on this FOR YEAAAAAARRRRRSSSS

[@user-ru7hc1qd5k]

W. O. W. This was your best video yet!!!! And the bar was already so high. I can't believe what a great collection this is---thanks to you, I see the details that I missed. And to note Emil Hirch---I haven't seen him in ages. Thank you!

[@lucia_____b]

This was so good Luke!

[@scottishsamba]

Wonderfully researched and informative review! Thank you, Luke! ❤❤❤

[@dianeshelton9592]

Adrian Brady is the scariest baddie in Peaky Blinders. I absolutely love these clothes.

[@tvsouzamartins8044]

I loved this new video format, I endorse it. Thanks for another amazing video!

[@juliawidmaier5334]

I remember this collection! I was very into it and I loved the idea. My fave was always Wilhelm Dafoe's look.

[@glittergrandma]

Great video! Love your references. Your channel is wonderful!

[@deeb4053]

Hi - my teenaged daughter and I love your work, you have single handedly sparked her interest in and rekindled my love of fashion with your enthusiasm. The John Galliano/Andre Leon Talley vid was fabulous. Could you also review the Dolce and Gabbana Sardegna 2024 : Alta Moda show please and thank you ❣️❣️

[@ladybeavanerdventures]

Its one of my most fav runway I have seen and I always love remembering it so thankyou for covering this collection

[@rough1sm]

LUKE!! so excellent. Your presentation on this show is the most intriguing you've ever done...with the Maison Margiela show review coming in a very hot second . Thanks for all the sharp analysis and your particular sassy style of communication. Delightful!

[@_wegota2319_]

LUKE!!!!!! This video was so amazing!!! I don't know almost anything about fashion and I always find your videos to be so educational but this was just on another level. You bring so much knowledge and context, I was enthralled from start to finish.

[@Dianna369]

Oh I have been wating for you to do this show Luke!!! I just LOVED this. There was such an edwardian feel I just adored. Best menswear show i have seen in years. ❤❤❤ thank you!!

[@CeesVdKram-z6n]

Man, I love this! Thank you

[@user-fi8os1od1w]

Thank you very much for this video! very exciting insights ❤

[@OpheliaGreen454]

If you like Gary Oldman playing villains, I can HIGHLY recommend 'Léon: The Professional'. He is one of my favorite actors ever! 🤩

[@user-nz5fo9jf7e]

I was going to say the same thing! He's an UBER villain in that movie because he's supposed to be one of the good guys (a DEA agent), but his character is a murderous drug addict and dealer who's gone totally insane due to his drug use and he's hiding his crimes behind his badge and office. His performance as a mentally unhinged "cop gone bad" is STUNNINGLY BRILLIANT in this movie, and I've been in love with him as an actor ever since.

[@rinazm8856]

He was also a terrific villain in True Romance!

[@TheProfPudding]

This was riveting. I watched every second of your talk.

[@ellabiondi1251]

Great work! Congrats

[@millicentshow]

my fave of your videos so far!❤️❤️❤️

[@crin28]

Loved this video!

[@nekosashimy]

Gary Oldman’s the most iconic villain moment was from LEON, so well dressed with tan suit. Every time I see this runway it makes me think Stansfield in older form - I’m terrified of that man

[@catalinagranados1034]

Please make more videos like this!! About iconic collections!! it's so so interesting I loved it :)

[@SargenSmee]

Love it! Thanks so much for all the research that increases my appreciation 1000% very interesting fashion. My fav was the red coat that adrian brody wore.

[@Sjudit84]

Willem Defoe looked like a count. Just so cool. Love Gary Oldman how he carries himself! We need more models like him, i mean agewise and self confidence-wise. This whole collection just makes me realize, that menswear can be so interesting too, why don't they wear it like this anymore? But I'm sorry, noone can take Nr. 1. away from Adrian Brody, I love that man and he looks cool es heck in that outfit, I just can't!!!!!

[@leslimosley]

Loved this!!!!

[@APR944]

Incredible. Thank you ❤️‍🔥

[@texaskatydid1081]

This was AWESOME. I wish designers always put this level of thought and real-world wearability for both men and women. Most women's designs are things that I wouldn't touch since I am an older woman. I WANT the gun shirt!

[@ashbentley]

Literally I haven’t even started the video yet but like and comment because I am so FREAKING EXCITED that you are doing this show I have been hanging out for this ever since you mentioned it 🤩

[@kikidkmanutd]

Thank you so much for doing this video!! Seeing the "villians" come out and do their walk caused heart palpitations, lol... Always a sucker for a bad man! ❤❤❤

[@fabienneroure9995]

Thank you Luke for your amazing and very informative video.❤ I really appreciate the work you put in your videos.❤ From a style perspective (not the villain perspective) all these men are very handsome and elegant. 💜

[@Hypatia1618]

This was so great! Learned so much and really enjoyed the cultural and film immersion.

[@kailuagrrl]

Good heavens you're knowledgable! From the rug to the historical references to, of course, the film analysis. I was riveted!

[@LesMystify]

Great video!

[@ilikebeepuke]

Loved this video and this show!!

[@claires1177]

I absolutely loved this video.

[@racho0of223]

Oooo I’ve been waiting for this video ❤❤❤

[@yaelhoefs4791]

This was such a fun video! Loved the deepdive. Can you maybe do a video on great fashion books. I'm looking to make my fashion book collection a bit bigger..

[@palalabu]

lol didn't realize it's from 2012. no wonder there's Emile Hirsch. he was everywhere around that time.

[@nilscelrau]

you can find this motifs on romanian traditional carpets too :) actually, these geometric shapes can be find in almost every culture around the globe, symbolizing -for example- the tree of life, fertility, growth

[@amandacook5197]

Thank you for this!!!!

[@benzaiten933]

such beautiful coats! I love the patterns and colors.

[@yamilletrivas8041]

I had been seeing this going around and wished that someone who knew about Fashion would do a full video about it because the icons in this were just phenomenal! Is there a version where actresses have done this in fashion also? This was epic and I remember when it happened. So happy you did this video. The collection is (was) stunning and to be honest, inspired my inner maximalist to come out !

[@aurorafrattali9819]

Long time viewer, first time commenter. Thank you Luke, possibly the best video I’ve seen by you, Grazie, Amen and Applause to you.

[@alexismum]

Oh I love you! I saw a reel on this recently & I was 🤔 where we could see the whole thing

[@ronaguro9430]

I love your new Intro music ✨❤

[@Missy70x54]

Your passion for fashion and your knowledge of the history of fashion is phenomenal. I loved watching this episode❤❤❤❤

[@sandra-jones]

When I tell you this was so fun... so exciting... so interesting... I really mean it. Luke, if you can hear me, I want to tell you I enjoyed this more than any of your previous reviews. I enjoyed that you enjoyed this. I got excited when you got excited about Whelm DeFoe. This was great!!! Thank you! I would loveore of this from you!

[@bbdluvr54]

WOW! You did a lot of research. Good job. One comment on that four portrait shirt. That last profile looks more like a Roman Gladiator to me.

[@edo4896]

Watching this back-to-back with Nicole Rudolph's new video on the history of the tuxedo meant I was actually able to guess some of the historical references before you even brought up the visual refs. ❤

[@mariam.g.5910]

The idea was not to portrait them as villains, but aristocrats and real sexy men without crazy glitters and heels as lot of other houses do nowadays and thank you Prada for doing that!