Felicity Jones and Carey Mulligan light up Prada show at Milan Fashion Week

Felicity Jones and Carey Mulligan arrived for Prada’s show on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, adding two high‑profile looks to the lineup at one of fashion’s most anticipated events. Jones, 41, stepped onto the Milan runway evening with a simple, polished silhouette in a navy blue shirt dress that underscored the season’s streamlined approach. Mulligan favored an androgynous vibe, pairing a white buttoned jacket with a pale blue shirt and loose-fitting black trousers. The pair arrived together, with Mulligan accompanied by her husband, film director Charles Guard. Jones completed her look with black pointed-toe heels featuring a white bow and a small black handbag, while Mulligan kept accessories minimal, letting the tailoring take center stage.

Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection drew attention from industry insiders and fashion watchers alike, continuing the creative partnership of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. The duo has leaned into a fuss-free silhouette aesthetic and what has been described in fashion circles as an “ugly chic” sensibility, blending restrained cuts with subtle, modern detailing. The show’s positioning as a highlight of Milan Fashion Week underscores Prada’s ongoing influence in shaping contemporary fashion discourse.

The appearance comes as Jones has been vocal about pushing back on expectations and addressing gender imbalance within the film industry. In a Marie Claire cover interview published in December, she discussed the pressures on actresses and the importance of broadening opportunities behind the camera. Jones noted that she has since launched her own production company and emphasized the need for sustained funding for female directors, arguing that change has been both necessary and overdue. Her comments followed a prolific acting career that first gained prominence with Like Crazy (2011) and include recent work in The Brutalist, a post‑war drama in which she plays Erzsébet Tóth, opposite Adrien Brody.

In The Brutalist, the Hungarian‑American architectural project at the heart of the film spans decades, tracing the life of a Holocaust survivor rebuilding in postwar America. Adrien Brody plays the Hungarian architect László Tóth, with Joe and Alessandro Nivola among the other leads. The project also features producer involvement from a family background in photography, further enriching the film’s layered historical lens. Jones’s performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 97th Academy Awards, highlighting the critical praise that continues to accompany her upcoming projects.

Beyond Jones and Mulligan, the Prada outing drew a broad swath of fashion and pop culture figures entering the front rows and mingling along the venue’s exterior. Eiza Gonzalez was seen accompanied by her partner Grigor Dimitrov, pairing a sporty bomber jacket with a grey suede skirt. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink embraced a laid‑back yet stylish approach in wide‑leg jeans, a black jumper, and a crisp white collared shirt. Kerry Washington offered a more eclectic blend of textures, stepping out in a grey embroidered skirt, a fuzzy brown jacket, a white handbag, and burgundy leather heels. Maya Hawke showcased a statuesque mini with a cropped brown top, while TikTok creator Emma Chamberlain sported a white mini skirt and shirt, completed with brown accessories as she arrived with a steady stream of attention from photographers.

The Prada show remains a focal point of Milan Fashion Week, with the label’s design leadership underscoring a broader conversation about balance between classic tailoring and contemporary, expressive flourishes. As fashion houses continue to redefine seasonal codes, Jones and Mulligan’s appearance at Prada adds another chapter to their overlapping presence on red carpets, press circuits, and the industry’s front rows.