Prada and Axiom Space unveil out of this world spacesuits [Video]

Prada is venturing beyond the runway and into space.

The high-fashion brand has teamed up with Axiom Space to design the next generation of NASA‘s spacesuits.

In a groundbreaking collaboration revealed on Wednesday, the Italian luxury fashion house will help create high-tech, stylish suits for NASA astronauts headed to the moon’s surface as a part of Artemis III mission.

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The collaboration between the two industry leaders began with the goal of pushing the boundaries of spacesuit technology. Prada’s extensive experience in high-performance materials and craftsmanship was instrumental in shaping the next-generation design.

“We have broken the mold,” said Axiom Space president Matt Ondler in a press release. “The Axiom Space-Prada partnership has set a new foundational model for cross-industry collaboration, further expanding what’s possible in commercial space.”

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