What do Nicole Kidman, Emily Ratajkowski, Saweetie, Zendaya, and Hailey Bieber have in common? They’re all creative powerhouses, sure. And each possesses a sense of style so strong it influences the shopping habits of women and girls worldwide. But they’ve also all been photographed wearing Miu Miu's viral micro mini skirt.
In the digital age, fashion is consumed at breakneck speeds. It takes a truly exceptional piece to get social media talking. And Miuccia Prada's take on the Y2K-inspired mini skirt was just such a piece. Since its first appearance on the Paris Spring 2022 runway, this meme-worthy garment has had the world wondering how to style the trending Miu Miu skirt.
THE STORY OF THE MIU MIU SET
For the Spring 2022 season, Miuccia Prada riffed on the formality of office wear and school uniforms in the most playful way imaginable. Picture raw-edged hemline skirts with waistlines that fall below the hipbone and hems above the thigh paired with cardigan/button-down combos cropped above the midriff.
But the fashion house's take on the micro mini skirt stood out above all else. A model strode down the runway in a pleated khaki version teamed alongside a cropped gray cable-knit pullover, blue button-down shirt, and high socks for a look now famously known as the Miu Miu skirt set.
Miu Miu Spring 2022
Miu Miu Spring 2022
If a fashion trend’s virality can be measured by the number of campaign shoots centered around it and Hollywood starlets modeling it on the cover of magazines, Miu Miu’s ultra-short skirt was a 10 out of 10. Hailey Beiber starred in the fashion house's editorial campaign wearing a tan version with a collared blue shirt, while Nicole Kidman posed in a dark gray set for Vanity Fair. Zendaya wore the Miu Miu set for Interview, and Naomi Campbell donned it for W.
THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE MIU MIU MINI SKIRT
Subcultures the world over have embraced Miu Miu's unique take on styling a pleated skirt. Male Japanese model Yugo Takano fronted Dazed Korea wearing the same khaki, gray, and blue set that had originally ignited the trend, a display befitting the gender-fluid movement currently rippling throughout the fashion industry. And Paloma Elsesser, a model widely known for championing the inclusion of curvy models in an industry that’s long favored stick-straight figures, set social media aflame by appearing on the cover of i-D's "Out of Body" issue decked out in the Miu Miu skirt.
Some of TikTok's most popular tastemakers have taken turns offering their own spin on dressing up the skirt set. Miu Miu even has a New York-based Instagram account dedicated solely to spotlighting celebrities, influencers, and models wearing different iterations of the set, including Shay Mitchell, Cindy Bruna, Bella Hadid, Lorde, Olivia Neill, and Kiko Mizuhara.
Miu Miu Spring 2022
STYLING THE MIU MIU MINI SKIRT
If public figures with looks as diverse as Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Paloma Elsesser can wear the skirt, anyone can. Let's look at what types of shoes, tops, blazers, and jackets team well with the Miu Miu mini skirt:
Shoes: Miuccia Prada stylized the set in preppy loafers, bringing an air of collegiate sophistication to the look. Christian Louboutin and Fendi have luxe iterations that juxtapose fittingly with the showstopping piece. For a more feminine, less preppy look, try Prada Kitten Heel Slingbacks.
Shirts: In keeping with the cropped concept, consider pairing the skirt with the Theory button-down shirt or Corset Cropped T-shirt courtesy of Alexander McQueen.
Sweaters: Take a cue from what Miu Miu sent down the runway by pairing a mini skirt with cropped versions of a pullover sweater or cardigan, like these from Burberry and Loewe.
Blazer: Both standard-length and cropped blazers appeared throughout the Miu Miu Spring collection, each adding its own sartorial dimension to the skirt. This cropped Lambskin leather blazer from Veronica Beard and Silk Collar piece from Saint Laurent are worthy of consideration.
Jacket: A long-line jacket can add visual contrast to the mini skirt, as evidenced throughout the label's runway show. The Row's Sulle Straight Cut Long Coat would be a showstopper juxtaposed against the Miu Miu skirt.
HOW TO WEAR A MINI SKIRT
The short pleated skirt has been around for decades, embraced by fashion-lovers across disparate style genres. Here are a few ways to style a mini skirt to make a statement:
Preppy collegiate: This is the style most in line with the prepster collegiate Americana look Miu Miu emphasized all throughout its Spring 2022 offering. Try teaming a pleated mini skirt with a pullover vest and a structured blazer. These pieces from Chloe and Brunello Cucinelli are the perfect way to land the look.
Sporty: Athletes were the first to sport the mini skirt. Embrace the skirt’s history by pairing a pleated mini skirt with the cropped hoodie from Off-White and Givenchy varsity jacket.
Punk: Go full-on punk to bring an edgier flair to the famous skirt silhouette. This Alexander McQueen Leather Zip Bra Top and Marni Leather Crop Biker Jacket can make quite the statement when worn alongside a pleated mini skirt.
Bergdorf Goodman has a team of style specialists who can help you form personalized looks that match your body type and design preferences. Book an in-person or virtual appointment for one-on-one assistance in learning how to style the trending Miu Miu skirt in a way that suits your unique taste and body type.
