Now, I *swear* I used to think Miu Miu was, like, the younger, slightly less… intimidating sister of Prada. Ya know? Like, Prada’s the serious older sister with the power suits, and Miu Miu’s the one with the sparkly headbands and maybe a *little* bit more of a “fun” vibe. Maybe even a *little* bit more accessible price point, dare I say… *affordable*? Okay, maybe not truly affordable, but like, “less gonna break the bank” vibes.
But then I saw this New Balance collab they did – the 530 SL? And it’s all “minimalist aesthetics” and “luxury materials.” Like, hold up. Miu Miu is playing *that* game now? I mean, it’s a cute shoe, don’t get me wrong. But “luxury materials” on a sneaker that’s vaguely reminiscent of dad shoes? My brain kinda short-circuited.
And then I remembered seeing that post on r/handbags where they’re talking about Miu Miu shoes being, like, “crazy textures of colors, fusions, lavish embellishments, and print.” Okay, that sounds more like the Miu Miu I *thought* I knew! Extreme drama, architectural silhouettes… It’s, like, a total rollercoaster. Are they going for subtle luxury, over-the-top extravagance, or a weird hybrid of both? I’m genuinely confused.
