Talking about Prada's collection that was showcased on Thursday at Milan Fashion Week, head designer Miuccia Prada said, "Basically the pleated skirt became fringing because I wanted to use fringe as a symbol." "It's the quintessential cliche of what is considered femininity - sparkles, fringing, embroidery," she added. Prada's deconstructed skirts were combined with suit jackets, shirts and ties.