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Prada Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress IT 42
Prada Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress IT 42

Prada Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress IT 42

By Prada

Located in Brossard, QC

Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress. Sheath dress  Turtleneck  Back zipper closure  Long sleeves  Back slit  Straight hem  Detachable feather collar detail Material: 100% Viscose Lin...

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rare PRADA 2014 black sequinned lace ostrich feather strappy mini dress IT38 XS
rare PRADA 2014 black sequinned lace ostrich feather strappy mini dress IT38 XS

rare PRADA 2014 black sequinned lace ostrich feather strappy mini dress IT38 XS

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare PRADA 2014 black sequinned lace ostrich feather trim strappy mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01114 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2014 Material: Cotton, Bl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Runway 2005 Prada Feather Print Silk Taffeta Dress Italian 42 - US 6
Vintage Runway 2005 Prada Feather Print Silk Taffeta Dress Italian 42 - US 6

Vintage Runway 2005 Prada Feather Print Silk Taffeta Dress Italian 42 - US 6

By Prada

Located in Montgomery, TX

Prada Feather Print Silk Taffeta Dress Vintage Runway 2005 Italian size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Strapless, Inner boned bustier with padded and underwired cups, Ties on the back, Tail.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Prada pink silk feather embellished bra and skirt with beaded fringe, fw 2017
Prada pink silk feather embellished bra and skirt with beaded fringe, fw 2017

Prada pink silk feather embellished bra and skirt with beaded fringe, fw 2017

By Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Prada evening bra and skirt ensemble ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Constructed from salmon silk ▪ Beaded fringe trim ▪ Pink ostrich and turkey feather embelli...

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MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT36 XXS
MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT36 XXS

MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT36 XXS

By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/G00033 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2022 Material: Viscose, Blend...

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Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017
Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017

Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017

By Prada

Located in London, London

Prada runway ensemble; silk salmon skirt and bra top with pink ostrich and turkey feather embellishments and crystal beaded fringe throughout. Fall-Winter 2017

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Rare Collector's PRADA  Runway  2005  Peacock Feather Dress   Size 42
Rare Collector's PRADA  Runway  2005  Peacock Feather Dress   Size 42

Rare Collector's PRADA Runway 2005 Peacock Feather Dress Size 42

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Very rare Prada peacock runway dress Size 42 Photographed on mannequin size 6 US Made in Italy. Excellent condition...possibly never worn FINAL SALE.

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Prada Black Feather-trimmed silk-georgette lightweight midi dress XS 40
Prada Black Feather-trimmed silk-georgette lightweight midi dress XS 40

Prada Black Feather-trimmed silk-georgette lightweight midi dress XS 40

By Prada

Located in London, England

Prada- Black Feather-trimmed silk-georgette midi dress - Sheer silk georgette - Silk slip underdress - Feather trim to the cuffs and skirt - Cropped sleeves - Slips on with button c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Prada Elegant Feather Dress IT 40 / US4-6
Prada Elegant Feather Dress IT 40 / US4-6

Prada Elegant Feather Dress IT 40 / US4-6

By Prada

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Fantastic piece by Prada Acetate (72%) Viscose (28%) Powder pink color 3/4 sleeeves Round neck Peach-colored ostrich and turkey feather insert on sleeves and from waist down Maximum ...

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Prada Beige Silk Dress W/ Feather Trim IT38/US2
Prada Beige Silk Dress W/ Feather Trim IT38/US2

Prada Beige Silk Dress W/ Feather Trim IT38/US2

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Prada Beige Silk Dress W/ Feather Trim IT38/US2 Made In: Italy Color: Beige Materials: 100% silk, feathers Lining: Attached silk slip Opening/Closure: Pull over Overall Condition: ...

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Prada Floral Silk-Crepe Midi Dress with Feathered Trim - Estimated Size L
Prada Floral Silk-Crepe Midi Dress with Feathered Trim - Estimated Size L

Prada Floral Silk-Crepe Midi Dress with Feathered Trim - Estimated Size L

By Prada

Located in London, England

Prada Flroal Silk Midi Dress with Feathered Trim - Short Sleeves - Side Invisible Zip Closure - Tie at Chest - Straight Hemline with removable feather trim - V-Shaped Neckline -...

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Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017
Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017

Prada pink crystal and feather fringe bra and skirt ensemble, fw 2017

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada runway ensemble; silk salmon skirt and bra top with pink ostrich and turkey feather embellishments and crystal beaded fringe throughout. Fall-Winter 2017

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MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT38 XS
MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT38 XS

MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT38 XS

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MIU MIU 2022 Bridal white viscose stretch cady feather hem slip dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00020 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2022 Material: Viscose, Blend ...

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Prada Pink Printed Crepe Metal Hem & Feather Detail Sable Shift Dress M
Prada Pink Printed Crepe Metal Hem & Feather Detail Sable Shift Dress M

Prada Pink Printed Crepe Metal Hem & Feather Detail Sable Shift Dress M

By Prada

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Stylish and perfect for sophisticated soirees, this shift dress by Prada in pink is a must-have. It has been crafted from printed crepe and comes with a metal-detailed hemline and fe...

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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary prada feather dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Blue and more options on these pages.

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The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.

When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.

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