Prada’s next runway walk will be out of this world -literally – as the designer brand will soon help design spacesuits for the 2025 Artemis III mission to the moon.
The high-priced designer brand has been contracted by NASA to help make the suits astronauts will wear to the moon – the first visit to the lunar surface since 1972.
The contract is a partnership between the Italian company and Axiom Space which was awarded a contract to help modernize and make the suits more comfortable.
Early versions of the suit were released in March and officials said it was designed to fit perfectly for both women and men – a necessary detail for the 2025 mission.
The Artemis III mission is expected to be the first time in history that a woman and a person of color will walk on the moon.
According to Reuters, Prada’s engineers will help to develop ‘solutions for materials and design features to protect astronauts against the challenge of space.’
Axiom also commended Prada on its use of making and using materials, stating the expertise in this area as another reason for the deal.
Prada – more than 100 year old fashion house – is best known for their expensive bags and clothing items which can go for thousands of dollars.
In a joint statement, the companies said Prada’s goal will also be to make the suits more comfortable for the suits for the four astronauts set to orbit.
The astronauts on the Artemis III were named by NASA earlier this year as Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, commander Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch.
The Houston-based Axiom was given their contract by NASA last year in an effort to modernize previous space suits.
In the past, the suits were designed specifically for the male body and incorporated bulky fabrics and heavier equipment.
A statement from NASA said that they support the partnership between NASA and Axiom as the deal will ensure the new suits meet critical safety standards.
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