PRADA white CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in white shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette
PRADA white CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in white shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette
Prada Cleo Flap White Leather Shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Prada Cleo Flap Shoulder Bag is the perfect accompaniment for any stylish and sophisticated
PRADA beige CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in beige shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette
PRADA red CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in red shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette
PRADA black CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in black shiny croc, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette that
PRADA grey CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in anthracite shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated
$1,414Sale Price|36% Off
Prada Cleo Flap White Leather Shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Prada Cleo Flap White Leather Shoulder bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered
PRADA Acciaio blue 2008 SEQUIN FLAP Bag BR4149
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap shoulder bag in Acciaio gradient sequins, shimmering from silver through
PRADA Raspberry pink CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in pink shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette
Prada Cipria Saffiano Lux Embleme Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Prada Cipria Saffiano Lux Embleme Flap Shoulder Bag SKU: 144491 Condition: Pre-owned
Prada Black Suede Rhinestone Alligator Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prada Black Suede Rhinestone Alligator Flap Shoulder Bag in good condition. Black suede trimmed
Prada Pink Saffiano Lux Small Logo Chain Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Prada Pink Saffiano Lux Small Logo Chain Flap Bag SKU: 152429 MSRP: 2550.00 USD
Prada Red Soft Calfskin Impunture Diagramme Medium Chain Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Prada Red Soft Calfskin Impunture Diagramme Medium Chain Flap Bag SKU: 148025 MSRP
$576Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA Racing black tessuto nylon saffiano leather patch logo flap messenger bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Racing black tessuto nylon saffiano leather patch logo flap messenger bag Reference: TGAS
$672Sale Price|60% Off
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag Reference: ANWU/A00047
MIU MIU Lady black leather colorful rhinestone buckle flap crossbody bag
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU Lady black leather colorful rhinestone buckle flap crossbody bag Reference: CELE/A00039
Prada Nappa Leather Black Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: black Material: calfskin leather Code: 129 Comes with: dust bag Condition: Good. Tarnishing
Prada Navy Tessuto Nylon Logo Flap Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The Prada messenger bag is made of black Tessuto nylon with saffiano leather trim embellishments
Prada Pushlock Chain Flap Bag Quilted Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Flap Bag Quilted Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Fabric
Prada Navy Blue Nylon Buckle Flap Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Navy blue Material: Nylon with saffiano leather trimming Item code: 165 Model: VA0270 Vintage. Condition: Very good. Faint marks and light scratches to nylon and leather. Made...
Prada Quilted Chain Flap 228162 Navy Silk Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 165 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 6" Shoulder...
Prada Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Amman, JO
Brown Flap Hobo Bag. Material: Leather Height: 17cm Width: 33m Depth: 10cm Handle Drop: 22cm
Prada Black Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Prada shoulder bag features a black leather body, rolled silver toned hardware leather strap
Prada Pink Satin Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Mini shoulder bag Gold tone hardware Key clochette Detachable and adjustable strap Flap with clasp
PRADA metallic gold leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada shoulder bag in gold glazed leather with an outside button pocket on the back. Opens with a
Prada Bronze Leather Flap Shoulder Bag 2000s
By Prada
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Prada shoulder bag 2000s. Bag made in leather, color bronze with silver-colored details. It can be
Prada Cleo Flap Red Leather Small Shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Prada Cleo Flap Red Leather Small Shoulder bag These are professional photos of the actual bag
Prada Black Ziczac Silver Chain Shoulder Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Prada black ziczac pattern silver chain shoulder flap Bag. It is a very classic and timeless bag
Prada Cleo Blue Brushed Leather Shoulder Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Krakow, PL
This Prada Cleo shoulder bag is made from blue brushed leather with silver tone hardware. Details
PRADA Robot Stereo black saffiano studded flap cardholder bag charm
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Robot Stereo black saffiano studded flap cardholder bag charm Reference: ANWU/A00161 Brand
Prada Dark Grey Saffiano Leather Lux Mini Sound Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Prada Dark Grey Saffiano Leather Lux Mini Sound Flap Bag Brand- Prada Model- Lux Mini Sound Flap
Prada Brandy City Calf Cinghiale Crossbody Flap Messenger Bag, 2011.
By Prada
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Prada Brandy City Calf Cinghiale Crossbody Flap Messenger Bag, 2011. Founded by Mario Prada in 1913
PRADA Vintage gold metallic leather silver logo flap crossbody bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage gold metallic leather silver logo flap crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/F00181 Brand
PRADA Diagramme black quilted silver logo crossbody flap shoulder bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Diagramme black quilted silver logo crossbody flap shoulder bag Reference: NILI/A00098 Brand
PRADA Vintage dark brown leather acrylic logo buckle flap bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage dark brown leather acrylic logo buckle flap bag Reference: SNKO/A00608 Brand: Prada
PRADA Vintage fur flap brown canvas leather trim crossbody bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage fur flap brown canvas leather trim crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/C01051 Brand: Prada
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H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
PRADA black saffiano leather gold metal logo flap crossbody clutch bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA black saffiano leather gold metal logo flap crossbody clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01416
PRADA New Vela black Tessuto nylon punk studded flap backpack bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA New Vela black Tessuto nylon punk studded flap backpack bag Reference: TGAS/C01267 Brand
Prada Beige-cream Chain Flap 873003 Cream Leather Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(ap...
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H 6.7 in W 10.44 in D 3.94 in
new PRADA Tessuto Nylon gold chain triangle logo flap crossbody shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA Tessuto Nylon gold chain triangle logo flap crossbody shoulder bag Reference: TGAS
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H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
PRADA Petalo pink Saffiano leather XL gold logo crossbody chain flap bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Petalo pink Saffiano leather XL gold logo crossbody chain flap bag Brand: Prada Designer
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H 17 in W 24 in D 5 in
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag Reference: ANWU
new PRADA pink saffiano gold logo flap wallet on chain clutch bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA pink saffiano gold logo flap wallet on chain clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01440 Brand
Prada cream leather beaded flap bag with metal bar handle, ss 2003
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Prada cream flap bag ▪ 100% leather ▪ Large bead adornments ▪ Silver metal bar handle with
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H 5.91 in W 7.49 in
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag Reference: ANWU
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
new PRADA Cahier Pop Tromp Loeil print pink velvet flap crossbody shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA Cahier Pop Tromp Loeil print pink velvet flap crossbody shoulder bag Reference: TGAS
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in
new PRADA Cahier Pop green blue Tromp Loeil velvet flap crossbody shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA Cahier Pop green blue Tromp Loeil velvet flap crossbody shoulder bag Reference: TGAS
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag Reference: ANWU
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Racing Graphic Logo black saffiano flap front pocket flat top handle bag Reference: ANWU
PRADA metallic antique gold leather BERLINO SOUND Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada 'Berlino Sound' envelope flap bag in antique gold-tone grained leather featuring gold-tone
MIU MIU Valentines Collection rhinestone stud heart leather crossbody flap bag
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU Valentines Collection gold red rhinestone studded heart leather crossbody flap bag
Hermes Palladium Horseshoe Charm Scarf Ring
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as a Prada leather handbag, Chanel classic flap bag, or Dior sunglasses for a chic, sophisticated
Prada Cleo Flap Red Leather Mini Shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Prada Cleo Flap Red Leather Mini Shoulder bag This Prada Cleo Flap Shoulder Bag is the perfect
PRADA red & yellow PRINTED canvas Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada shoulder bag in brown, red, yellow and black floral printed canvas featuring
new PRADA pink saffiano gold logo flap wallet on chain clutch bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA pink saffiano gold logo flap wallet on chain clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01440 Brand
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H 3.94 in W 8.27 in
new PRADA pink saffiano leather gold logo flap crossbody chain long wallet bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA pink saffiano leather gold logo flap crossbody chain long wallet bag Reference: TGAS
Prada Dusty Pink Saffiano Lux Leather Mini Sound Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Minimalism can be classy and this is perfectly reflected in this Prada flap bag. Crafted from
Prada Dusty Pink Saffiano Lux Leather Mini Sound Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Minimalism can be classy and this is perfectly reflected in this Prada flap bag. Crafted from
Prada Multicolor City Calf Leather Small Metal Ribbon Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunting a structured silhouette, this Prada flap bag is a must-have addition for all the
Prada Black Nylon and Saffiano Leather Re-Edition 2005 Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Prada flap bag
Prada Tela Flap Bag Tweed Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Tela Flap Bag Tweed Medium, crafted blue tweed, features chain-link handle, front flap
Prada Etiquette Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Etiquette Flap Bag Tessuto Medium, crafted from blue tessuto, features an adjustable
Prada Grey Leather Flap Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Prada everyday bag beautifully shows quality craftsmanship. The interior of this gorgeous bag
Prada Embleme Flap Bag Saffiano Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5-23.5" Designer: Prada Model: Embleme Flap Bag
Prada Turnlock Flap Crossbody Bag Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
3.5", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Prada Model: Turnlock Flap Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material
Prada Brown Leather Flap Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The refined look and durable construction define this smart Prada messenger bag that can be your
Prada Brown Leather Flap Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The refined look and durable construction define this smart Prada messenger bag that can be your
Prada Flap Crossbody Bag Sequins Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Prada Model: Flap Crossbody Bag Sequins
Prada Turnlock Flap Crossbody Bag Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Model: Turnlock Flap Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior
Prada Etiquette Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: Etiquette Flap Bag Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Nylon
Prada Purple Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look on style when you carry this leather Prada creation. A flap opens to nylon insides for you to
Prada Blue Leather Flap Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of your attires. This Prada bag is an example of the label’s penchant for creating staple pieces. It
Prada Orange Canvas Flap Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a bright pop of color to your outfit by flaunting this orange crossbody bag from Prada. It is
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Discover the Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads - ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$1,345
Size: Italian 42
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This Gucci dress from Tom Ford’s Fall 2000 collection is a stunning and very in-demand piece. Made in Italy from soft dark copper lurex jersey, it has a beautiful sparkle that catche...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
PRADA blue green 2011 CRYSTAL FRAME SEQUIN Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada clutch in gradient green to light blue sequins, intricately composed in varying sizes to create a luminous, dimensional surface with striking evening allure. Des...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Python Runway Suede Boots Sz 8
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Snake Suede Boots Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Ad Runway Python Boots * Black * Soft Suede Uppers * Snakeskin Heels * 1/2" Front Platform * 5" Heel * With Dust Cov...
$2,695Sale Price|28% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
NANCY GONZALES honey brown shiny CROC GOTHAM SMALL Clutch Bag
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Nancy Gonzalez Gotham Small clutch in brown shiny caiman croc showcases timeless sophistication with its sleek envelope silhouette. Featuring a magnetic snap flap...
HERMES black leather 2010 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier blazer is crafted in black grained deerskin leather and tailored into a sharp, fitted silhouette. Designed with notched lapels, a che...
PRADA purple pink 2011 CRYSTAL FRAME SEQUIN Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada clutch in gradient pink to lilac sequins, intricately composed in varying sizes to create a luminous, dimensional surface with striking evening allure. Designed ...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag 2024 Cruise Runway Collection This product is embedded with NFC technology Signature Horsebit detail Silver-toned hardw...
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.
Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.
Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.
Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.