Prada goes Interstellar: Inside the brand’s new space wear

Luxury fashion has officially entered the space age. Italian fashion house Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled a new high-tech garment designed for NASA's Artemis lunar missions, marking one of the most unexpected collaborations between fashion and aerospace. Here's what you need to know about the Prada-designed space wear making headlines. (Wikimedia commons)

Designed for Artemis IV: The garment is intended for use with the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit that will support NASA's Artemis lunar missions, including Artemis IV, currently planned for later this decade. (wikimedia commons)

Prada's Journey to the Moon: Prada's involvement in lunar exploration began in 2023 when it partnered with Axiom Space to help develop next-generation spacesuits for NASA's Artemis program. The collaboration combines aerospace engineering with Prada's expertise in materials and design. (wikimedia commons)

Prada's Technical Expertise Was Key: According to Axiom Space, Prada contributed expertise in advanced materials, manufacturing techniques, comfort, and human centred design skills that are critical when creating clothing for extreme environments. (instagram: axiom.space)

Built to Keep Astronauts Cool: The body-hugging suit contains integrated tubes that circulate cold water around the astronaut's body. This system helps regulate temperature during physically demanding spacewalks on the Moon. (instagram: axiom.space)

It's Not Just About Fashion: The newly unveiled garment is the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), a crucial layer worn underneath the spacesuit. Its primary role is to keep astronauts comfortable and safe during lunar missions. (instagram: axiom.space)

A New Era of Space wear: The project represents a growing convergence of fashion, technology, and space exploration. What once sounded like science fiction—astronauts wearing Prada on the Moon is now becoming a reality. (wikimedia commons)