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Prada Open Tote

PRADA Canapa Brown Black White Stripe Canvas Open Top Tote Handbag
PRADA Canapa Brown Black White Stripe Canvas Open Top Tote Handbag

PRADA Canapa Brown Black White Stripe Canvas Open Top Tote Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

PRADA "Canapa" tote in a brown, black, and white canvas featuring a stripe pattern, top handles

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Prada Grey Leather Open Tote
Prada Grey Leather Open Tote

Prada Grey Leather Open Tote

By Prada

Located in London, GB

corners of the bag on this used Prada designer resale item. Details Grey Leather Medium

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21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags

2015 Prada Caramel Saffiano Leather Open Promenade
2015 Prada Caramel Saffiano Leather Open Promenade

2015 Prada Caramel Saffiano Leather Open Promenade

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"PRADA Caramel Saffiano Leather Open Promenade This PRADA Open Promenade is in Very Good Pre

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Mini
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Mini

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Mini

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H 9 in W 8 in D 9 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Mini

By Prada

Located in Irvine, CA

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Mini. Moderate creasing on exterior and handles, scratches on

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium, crafted in black tessuto, features dual top handles, inverted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Sequins Large, crafted in black and brown striped mullticolor sequins

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Sequins Large, crafted in black and pink sequins, features dual flat patent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 11 in W 13 in D 5 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium, crafted in pink tessuto, features dual leather handles and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

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H 13 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Sequins Large, crafted in black and orange striped sequins, features dual flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from orange vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from orange vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium, crafted in neutral vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium, crafted from pink vitello phenix, features dual flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Glace Calf Tall
Prada Open Tote Glace Calf Tall

Prada Open Tote Glace Calf Tall

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H 14 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

Prada Open Tote Glace Calf Tall

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Glace Calf Tall, crafted from red glace calf leather, features dual sturdy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from black vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

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H 13 in W 14 in D 5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium, crafted in red vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from black vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from black vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 9.5 in W 11 in D 4 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from pink vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

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H 10.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium, crafted in blue vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium

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H 10 in W 11 in D 4 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Phenix Medium, crafted from white vitello phenix, features dual flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from red vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 9 in W 10 in D 8 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from orange vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from red vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 10 in D 8 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from gray vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small, crafted from pink vitello daino leather, features dual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South
Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South

Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South, crafted from brown saffiano leather, features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South
Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South

Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Saffiano Leather North South, crafted from brown saffiano leather, features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large
Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large

Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large, crafted in black tessuto with multicolor applique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large
Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large

Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Tessuto with Applique Large, crafted in black tessuto with applique, features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

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H 13 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Sequins Large, crafted in black and brown striped mullticolor sequins

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Sequins Large, crafted in black and brown striped mullticolor sequins

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Large
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Large

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Large, crafted in teal vitello daino leather, features dual flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Medium is a simple yet luxurious bag perfect for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 10 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small is a chic and stylish everyday bag for casual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Large
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Large

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Large

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H 15 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Large Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

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H 12.5 in W 13 in D 8 in

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 8" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Sequins Large Exterior Material: Sequins Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 12 in W 12 in D 4 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 4" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

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H 13.5 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Sequins Large Exterior Material: Sequins Exterior Color: Black, Brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 10 in W 12 in D 4 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Width 12", Depth 4" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

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H 10 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

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H 10 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Tall
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Tall

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Tall

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H 18.5 in W 17.5 in D 4 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Tall

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

", Width 17.5", Depth 4" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Tall Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

: Open Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Red Interior Material: Fabric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

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H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in

Prada Open Tote Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large
Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

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H 13.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

Prada Open Tote Sequins Large

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

13.5", Width 13", Depth 7.5" Designer: Prada Model: Open Tote Sequins Large Exterior Material: Sequins

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Prada Open Tote For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary prada open tote you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a prada open tote from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Prada Open Tote?

On average, a prada open tote on 1stDibs sells for $894, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $2,180 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Prada for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Tote-bags for You

From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.

Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.

Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.

In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis

Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.