Prada’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection saw the introduction of Prada Sport, which combined the house’s expert Italian manufacturing with technical textiles to create high-performance activewear. The show opened with functional separates crafted mainly in their signature lightweight nylon, which bore the sub-label’s distinctive red tab. This was followed by a series of garments made in a durable cotton-nylon blend canvas, including this short set.

The vest top features snap pockets on the chest, velcro side pockets along the diagonal seams, and forest green leather trim on the snap-button placket and under-collar.

The shorts feature pressed pleats on the front, back, and inseam, giving them a skirt-like appearance but with an added range of mobility. The hems are finished with green-striped ribbons that give the shorts a slight ruffled edge.

The set is crafted in a light canvas fabric, consisting of a green nylon warp and a natural cotton weft, resulting in a slightly green-tinged ecru color.