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Prada Tessuto Nylon Bag

Pre-Owned Prada Tessuto Double Buckle Messenger Bag Green Nylon Crossbody Bag
Pre-Owned Prada Tessuto Double Buckle Messenger Bag Green Nylon Crossbody Bag

Pre-Owned Prada Tessuto Double Buckle Messenger Bag Green Nylon Crossbody Bag

By Prada

Located in Rochester, NY

A sleek example of Prada’s signature utilitarian luxury, this pre-owned Prada Tessuto Double Buckle Messenger Bag combines the house’s iconic Tessuto nylon with a functional everyday...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Paris, FR

Prada Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag featuring the enameled metal triangle logo on the front, top silver tone chain and leather handles 33.5in. (85cm), a compartment with top zipper closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Purple Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag
Prada Purple Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

Prada Purple Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Paris, FR

Prada Purple nylon Tessuto tote bag featuring leather cable handles, gold-tone hardware, detachable leather handle (36.2 in. (92cm) length), top zip opening, inside logo lining compa...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Paris, FR

Prada Black nylon Tessuto tote bag featuring leather cable handles, gold-tone hardware, detachable leather handle (36.2 in. (92cm) length), top zip opening, inside logo lining compar...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Brown Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Messenger Bag
Prada Brown Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Messenger Bag

Prada Brown Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Messenger Bag

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Discover the perfect blend of luxury and practicality with this Prada Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag. In Elegant Brandy (Golden Brown), this bag is constructed from resilient Tessuto ny...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Naplak Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag
Prada Naplak Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag

Prada Naplak Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Discover the perfect blend of luxury and practicality with this Prada Naplak Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag Y2K Prada Black Handbag
Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag Y2K Prada Black Handbag

Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag Y2K Prada Black Handbag

By Prada

Located in Rochester, NY

A modern icon of understated luxury, this pre-owned Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag embodies the minimalist design language that made Prada’s Tessuto nylon bags internationally sou...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Black Tessuto Re-Nylon Padded Tote Bag
Prada Black Tessuto Re-Nylon Padded Tote Bag

Prada Black Tessuto Re-Nylon Padded Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Prada Black Tessuto Re-Nylon Padded Tote Bag Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Nylon Lining: Prada name logo jacquard weave fabric Closure/Opening: Open In...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag
Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag

Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag

By Prada

Located in Houston, TX

Pre-Owned 100% AuthenticPrada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag RATING: A/B...Very Good, well maintained, shows minor signs of wearMATERIAL: nylon, canvas, leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Black Nylon and Leather Tessuto Tote Bag
Prada Black Nylon and Leather Tessuto Tote Bag

Prada Black Nylon and Leather Tessuto Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Paris, FR

Prada Black nylon Tessuto handbag featuring at side the enameled metal triangle logo, top silver-tone metal and leather handles, inside leather parts, bottom leather part, inside com...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag
Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag

Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This iconic Prada Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag is a masterpiece that seamlessly merges designer sophistication with functional elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Small Tote Bag Handbag
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Small Tote Bag Handbag

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Small Tote Bag Handbag

By Prada

Located in Rome, Rome

Introduced by Miuccia Prada in the mid-1980s, the Tessuto nylon collection revolutionized the fashion industry by turning a functional, military-grade material into a defining symbol...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Red Nylon Tessuto 2way Convertible Tote Bag 915pr69
Prada Red Nylon Tessuto 2way Convertible Tote Bag 915pr69

Prada Red Nylon Tessuto 2way Convertible Tote Bag 915pr69

By Prada

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 5.5" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12"-20" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior C...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Black
Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Black

Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Black

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This vintage Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Bag is a timeless and versatile accessory crafted for everyday elegance.

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

PRADA neon pink Tessuto nylon triangle logo small sling backpack bag
PRADA neon pink Tessuto nylon triangle logo small sling backpack bag

PRADA neon pink Tessuto nylon triangle logo small sling backpack bag

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PRADA neon pink Tessuto nylon triangle logo small sling backpack bag Reference: TGAS/C01230 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Tessuto Nylon Material: Nylon Color: Pink, Bla...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

PRADA Racing black tessuto nylon saffiano leather patch logo flap messenger bag
PRADA Racing black tessuto nylon saffiano leather patch logo flap messenger bag

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/E01000 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Racing Material: Nylon, Leather Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Baby Blue Re-Nylon Tessuto Re-Edition 2000 Mini Hobo Bag
Prada Baby Blue Re-Nylon Tessuto Re-Edition 2000 Mini Hobo Bag

Prada Baby Blue Re-Nylon Tessuto Re-Edition 2000 Mini Hobo Bag

By Prada

Located in Rome, Rome

Discover sustainable luxury with this Prada Re-Edition 2000 Mini Hobo Bag in a beautiful baby blue. A modern reimagining of an iconic Prada silhouette, this mini bag is crafted in It...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

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Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag
Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

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H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 4 in

Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

By Prada

Located in Roslyn, NY

Black nylon. Gold-Tone hardware. Dual chain and leather shoulder straps. Prada logo at front. Three interior compartments. Middle compartment has top zippered closure. One interior z...

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1990s Tote Bags

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

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H 13.5 in D 5.5 in L 13.75 in

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Prada Evening Bag Nero Tessuto Tessuto Nylon Silver-Tone Hardware Patent Leather Trim Handles & Dual Shoulder Straps Leather Trim Embellishment Nylon Lining & Single Interior Pocket ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Prada Tessuto Cargo Nylon And Leather Bag
Prada Tessuto Cargo Nylon And Leather Bag

Prada Tessuto Cargo Nylon And Leather Bag

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada Tessuto Cargo Nylon And Leather Bag. Red.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 8 in

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Hobo Ring Bag

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Black Material: nylon Comes with: dust bag Condition: Good. Light scratches to exterior nylon and hardware. Light marks. Made in Italy Measurements~ Height 11.5” Length 17” D...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon Black Logo Tote Bag
Prada Tessuto Nylon Black Logo Tote Bag

Prada Tessuto Nylon Black Logo Tote Bag

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H 9 in D 4 in L 11 in

Prada Tessuto Nylon Black Logo Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Black Material: nylon with leather details Comes with: shoulder strap and dust bag Condition: Very good. Light residue and faint marks. Made in Italy Measurements~ Height 9” ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag
Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag

Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag

By Prada

Located in Freehold, NJ

Pre-Owned  100% Authentic Prada Tessuto Nylon Bandoliera Black Crossbody Camera Bag RATING: A/B...Very Good, well maintained, shows minor signs of wear MATERIAL: nylon, canvas, lea...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Navy Tessuto Nylon Logo Flap Messenger Bag
Prada Navy Tessuto Nylon Logo Flap Messenger Bag

Prada Navy Tessuto Nylon Logo Flap Messenger Bag

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H 11 in W 14 in D 3.5 in

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Tessuto Body 869729 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag
Prada Tessuto Body 869729 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

Prada Tessuto Body 869729 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

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H 14.9 in W 3 in L 11.8 in

Prada Tessuto Body 869729 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Shoulder (inch) : 44.88 inc...

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon Saffiano Mini Re-edition Bag Black
Prada Tessuto Nylon Saffiano Mini Re-edition Bag Black

Prada Tessuto Nylon Saffiano Mini Re-edition Bag Black

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H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 7.5 in L 8.5 in

Prada Tessuto Nylon Saffiano Mini Re-edition Bag Black

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

PRADA Tessuto Nylon Saffiano Mini Re-Edition 2005 Bag in Black.

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Tessuto Pack 867943 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
Prada Tessuto Pack 867943 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag

Prada Tessuto Pack 867943 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag

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H 9.05 in W 2.36 in L 7.48 in

Prada Tessuto Pack 867943 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 19 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(approx) S...

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20th Century Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Tessuto Pocket Messenger 869721 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag
Prada Tessuto Pocket Messenger 869721 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

Prada Tessuto Pocket Messenger 869721 Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(approx) S...

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Tessuto Stampat Bag
Prada Tessuto Stampat Bag

Prada Tessuto Stampat Bag

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H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

Prada Tessuto Stampat Bag

By Prada

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Purple and brown print Tessuto Stampat nylon Prada hand/crossbody bag with – Silver-tone hardware – Dual flat straps – Brown Saffiano leather trim – Logo placard at front, brown wov...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Quilted Tessuto Messenger 868455 Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag
Prada Quilted Tessuto Messenger 868455 Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag

Prada Quilted Tessuto Messenger 868455 Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.37 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3.5 cm(approx)...

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20th Century Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868066 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868066 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868066 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868415 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868415 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

Prada Tessuto Sports 2way 868415 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 20.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 53 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 34 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Prada Tessuto Sports Banana Bum 869044 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
Prada Tessuto Sports Banana Bum 869044 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag

Prada Tessuto Sports Banana Bum 869044 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Navy Tessuto Sports Tote 868071 Blue Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
Prada Navy Tessuto Sports Tote 868071 Blue Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

Prada Navy Tessuto Sports Tote 868071 Blue Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Prada  Tessuto Sports Duffle 2way 869246 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
Prada  Tessuto Sports Duffle 2way 869246 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

Prada Tessuto Sports Duffle 2way 869246 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Prada Tessuto 2way Sports Luggage Duffle 868426 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
Prada Tessuto 2way Sports Luggage Duffle 868426 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

Prada Tessuto 2way Sports Luggage Duffle 868426 Black Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 20.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 52 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 28 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Prada Sports Tessuto Vela Mini Messenger 232179 Grey Nylon Cross Body Bag
Prada Sports Tessuto Vela Mini Messenger 232179 Grey Nylon Cross Body Bag

Prada Sports Tessuto Vela Mini Messenger 232179 Grey Nylon Cross Body Bag

By Prada

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 2.25" Height: 7.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14"- 27" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior: lig...

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20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada fine and rare 2004 drawstring tessuto mini bag
Prada fine and rare 2004 drawstring tessuto mini bag

Prada fine and rare 2004 drawstring tessuto mini bag

By Prada

Located in LONDON, GB

Constructed in Prada's tessuto nylon, this handy mini drawstring bag is 20cm high, and essential to take you from day to evening.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Prada Tessuto Impuntu Nylon Bag
Prada Tessuto Impuntu Nylon Bag

Prada Tessuto Impuntu Nylon Bag

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H 7.09 in W 10.04 in

Prada Tessuto Impuntu Nylon Bag

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada Tessuto Impuntu Nylon Bag Black, diamond quilted bag designed with leather woven silver chain shoulder strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag
Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

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H 8.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Messenger Bag

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Prada Tessuto Messenger Bag was made in Italy and it is crafted of a red nylon exterior with silver-tone hardware features.

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

PRADA Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag Black
PRADA Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag Black

PRADA Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag Black

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Size: 11.5"L x 1.0"W x 8.5"H

PRADA Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag Black

By Prada

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Prada Tessuto Nylon cross body bag in black. Features a nylon base, long adjustable cross body shoulder strap, Prada decal on front of the bag, large deep interior with zip...

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2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Tessuto Nylon Montagna Harness Bag Black
Prada Tessuto Nylon Montagna Harness Bag Black

Prada Tessuto Nylon Montagna Harness Bag Black

By Prada

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic New Prada Tessuto Nylon Montagna Harness Bag in Black.

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2010s Backpacks

Prada Tessuto Nylon Chevron Quilted Mini Bag
Prada Tessuto Nylon Chevron Quilted Mini Bag

Prada Tessuto Nylon Chevron Quilted Mini Bag

By Prada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Prada Mini Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of the Prada Tessuto Quilted Nylon exterior with gold-tone hardware features.

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Early 2000s Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Bow Tote Bag
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Bow Tote Bag

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Bow Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- This Prada black Tessuto bow tote bag features a black nylon body, rolled leather handles, a top magnetic closure, and interior zip pockets

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

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Prada Tessuto Nylon Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary prada tessuto nylon bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a prada tessuto nylon bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Tessuto Nylon Bag?

The price for a prada tessuto nylon bag starts at $160 and tops out at $1,950, and on average, selling for $536.

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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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.