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Prada Padded Shoulder Bag

Prada Soft Padded Nappa Leather Mini Bag in Yellow
Prada Soft Padded Nappa Leather Mini Bag in Yellow

Prada Soft Padded Nappa Leather Mini Bag in Yellow

By Prada

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Prada Soft Padded Nappa Leather Mini Bag in Yellow.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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Prada Black Padded Nylon Shoulder Bag
Prada Black Padded Nylon Shoulder Bag

Prada Black Padded Nylon Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Adjustable leather shoulder strap (from 13” to 19”) - Magnetic closure - Interior zip closure - Silver tone hardware - Front triangle Prada logo detail - Comes with the dust bag

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Quilted Padded Nylon Re-Nylon Shoulder Bag
Prada Black Quilted Padded Nylon Re-Nylon Shoulder Bag

Prada Black Quilted Padded Nylon Re-Nylon Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Prada Black Quilted Padded Nylon Re-Nylon Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5734 Brand: Prada Model: Re-Nylon Shoulder Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 25 Age: 2...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small
Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small

Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Creasing and light wear on exterior, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-19" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small
Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small

Prada Padded Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Creasing and light wear on exterior, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-19" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto
Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto

Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16-26" Designer: Prada Model: Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Tessuto Exterior Material: Nylon Exter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Re-Nylon Small
Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Re-Nylon Small

Prada Padded Flap Shoulder Bag Re-Nylon Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Slight glitter on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 14-24" Designer: Prada Model: Padded Flap Should...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Nylon And Leather Medium Padded Shoulder Bag
Prada Black Nylon And Leather Medium Padded Shoulder Bag

Prada Black Nylon And Leather Medium Padded Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This shoulder bag from Prada is a timeless piece. The bag comes in a luxurious black nylon & leather exterior with silver-tone hardware. It features a shoulder strap with the brand l...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in Irvine, CA

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium. Minor scuffs and marks on exterior, marks and stain in interior, scratches on hardware. 76431MSC

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Moderate wear, scuffs and creasing on exterior, cracking on handle wax edges, light wear on zipper tape, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette, Dust Bag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

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H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 4 in

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Creasing, indentations and minor scuffs on exterior, light wear on handles, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Creasing, darkening and minor wear on exterior and underneath flap, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Creasing, minor wear and light marks on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10",...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Rebag. Condition: Very good. Wear on base corners and handles, creasing on exterior, light scuffs on clochette. Small s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Pen mark and small stain on side flap edge, light wear on base and flap corners. Creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 6.5", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Prada Model: Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Medium Exterior Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Excellent. Minimal scuffs on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Minor wear on base corners and handles, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Creasing and scuffs on exterior, glue stains in interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 10.5", Width 12...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium
Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

Prada Padded Bowler Bag Nappa Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Scuffs, creasing and indentations on exterior, wear and creasing on handles, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Key Ring, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Light marks near strap base and underneath flap, creasing underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Light marks near strap base and underneath flap, creasing underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small Pink
Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small Pink

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small Pink

By Prada

Located in Irvine, CA

Prada Padded Chain Flap Bag Tessuto Small Pink Condition Details: Minor wear on flap edge and in interior base, scratches on hardware. 52141MSC Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", ...

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Brown Moon Padded Leather Re-edition 2002 Bag
Prada Brown Moon Padded Leather Re-edition 2002 Bag

Prada Brown Moon Padded Leather Re-edition 2002 Bag

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Prada Re-edition 2002 bag is a luxurious accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from high-quality leather, it features a padded design and a rich brown color,...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Vintage Authentic Leather Vitello Shine Satchel w Dust Bag Authenticity Card Pad
Vintage Authentic Leather Vitello Shine Satchel w Dust Bag Authenticity Card Pad

Vintage Authentic Leather Vitello Shine Satchel w Dust Bag Authenticity Card Pad

By Prada

Located in Orlando, FL

This satchel features a leather body, rolled leather top handles, a detachable flat leather strap, a luggage tag and clochette, a top zip closure, and interior zip and slip pockets. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Pink Nylon Padded Flap Shoulder Bag
Prada Pink Nylon Padded Flap Shoulder Bag

Prada Pink Nylon Padded Flap Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This bag is made with pink nylon and features white contrasting stitching, gold tone hardware, a front logo plaque, shoulder pad and a matching interior in pink with a zip pocket. C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

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Prada Padded Shoulder Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary prada padded shoulder bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, pink and more options on these pages. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Prada Padded Shoulder Bag?

On average, a prada padded shoulder bag on 1stDibs sells for $1,410, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $6,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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 Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

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