Silk is a natural protein fibre obtained from the cocoons of silkworms. Known for its natural lustre, smooth texture and elegant drape, it combines exceptional strength with a lightweight feel and has long been associated with luxury textiles and craftsmanship.

Jersey is a knitted fabric rather than a woven one, which gives it natural flexibility, stretch and a soft, fluid drape. It usually has a smooth surface and can range from very lightweight fabrics used for T-shirts to heavier constructions used for dresses and tailoring. The name comes from the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, where knitted fabrics were traditionally produced for practical garments, particularly for fishermen. Jersey later became closely associated with modern fashion through Gabrielle Chanel, who began using it extensively in womenswear in the 1910s. At the time, jersey was largely associated with menswear and underwear, but Chanel recognised its comfort, flexibility and suitability for relaxed silhouettes and helped establish it as a legitimate material in high fashion.

Prada is a Milan-based luxury fashion house led by Miuccia Prada, who transformed the brand into one of the most influential voices in contemporary fashion. It is known for its intellectual approach to design, combining rigorous tailoring, unexpected fabric choices, and a distinctive tension between elegance and unconventional beauty. Often credited with redefining modern luxury, Prada has challenged conventional ideas of beauty through its use of unexpected materials, unconventional casting, and deliberately anti-glamorous aesthetics.