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Prada Vela

PRADA Baltico blue nylon VELA SMALL BACKPACK Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Vela backpack bag in navy blue nylon featuring silver-tone hardware. The
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Sailcloth Backpack
By Prada
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Prada bacpack Tela vela / sailcloth Black color Double external pocket Can be carried on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Prada Black Sailcloth Backpack
Prada Black Sailcloth Backpack
H 11.03 in D 4.73 in L 9.45 in

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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

rare PRADA Vela black nylon red punk studded logo plaque crossbody bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Vela black nylon red punk studded logo plaque crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/D01153 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

rare PRADA Vela black nylon silver punk studs straps logo plate crossbody bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Vitello Vintage Twin Pocket brown aged leather crystal grommet tote bag Reference: TGAS
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

rare PRADA Vitello Vintage Twin Pocket aged leather crystal grommet tote bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Vela black nylon silver punk studs straps logo plate crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Prada Black Nylon Vela Flat Crossbody Messenger
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Prada Nylon Vela Flat Messenger Bag in Black. This chic messenger bag is crafted of black nylon
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Green Nylon Vela Backpack Twin Pocket 5p419s
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Prada Green Nylon Vela Backpack Twin Pocket 5p419s Date Code/Serial Number: 35 Made In: Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Green Nylon Vela Backpack Twin Pocket 1P427
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 35 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-14" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Black Nylon and Leather New Vela Belt Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Prada's New Vela design offers a bold interpretation of the belt bag trend. The boxy shape is the
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

PRADA black nylon STUDDED NEW VELA MESSENGER Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada 'New Vela Studded' messenger bag in black nylon with black, Astrale (light
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Nylon Vela Draped Tote Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
Prada black leather draped tote bag. Black pleated nylon and black leather handles and trim. Gold
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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Prada Black Nylon Vela Draped Tote Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
Prada black nylon canvas tote bag. Draped fabric. Gold metal hardware. Button closure on top. Prada
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

PRADA New Vela punk studded leather strap black nylon crossbody bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA New Vela punk studded leather strap black nylon crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01673 Brand
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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2010s Italian Backpacks

Prada Red/Black Nylon and Leather New Vela Studded Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Prada. Crafted from a fine blend of materials, it has been styled with a front flap leading to a
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

PRADA Red VELA TESSUTO Nylon MESSENGER CrossBody SHOULDER BAG
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
- Color: Red - Nylon messenger bag with leather trim - Silver metal hardware - Prada logo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

PRADA New Vela Tessuto black nylon punk studded mesenger bag
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA New Vela Tessuto black nylon punk studded mesenger bag Reference: ANWU/A00020 Brand: Prada
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

PRADA Black Vela Canvas & Leather LONG ZIP AROUND WALLET Coin Purse w/ BOX
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
- Made of Black'Vela' Canvas - Enamel PRADA logo triangle on the front - Wrap-around zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium, crafted from blue tessuto, features dual top
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium, crafted from blue tessuto, features dual top
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
13.5", Width 12.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 15-25" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Height 14", Width 12.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 13-21" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Convertible Tote
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 12.5-24" Designer: Prada Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Drawstring Bucket Pouch Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 6" Designer: Prada Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

Prada Vela Zip Top Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Zip Top Tote Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Zip Top Tote Tessuto Medium
Prada Vela Zip Top Tote Tessuto Medium
H 11.5 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Prada Vela Drawstring Bucket Pouch Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 5-6" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Drawstring Bucket Pouch Tessuto Small Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada Vela Drawstring Bucket Wristlet Pouch Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Width 6.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Drawstring Bucket Wristlet Pouch Tessuto Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Prada Vela Drawstring Bucket Wristlet Pouch Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 7" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Drawstring Bucket
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Prada Vela Zip Top Convertible Tote Tessuto Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 14.5", Width 16.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 14-22" Designer: Prada Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Zip Top Convertible Tote Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
13.5", Width 13", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-24" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Zip Top Convertible Tote
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
-14.5" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Medium Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Tessuto Messenger 868347 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 0 cm(approx) Shou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Height 13", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Drop 4", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 13", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 13", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Med
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-18" Designer: Prada Model: Vela
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 11-12" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Vela Double Front Pocket Backpack Tessuto with Saffiano Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 4", Height 13", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11-20" Designer: Prada Model: Vela Double
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Belt Bag Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 8-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Belt Bag Tessuto Small Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Prada New Vela Belt Bag Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 8-18" Designer: Prada Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada New Vela Belt Bag Studded Tessuto Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 10-16" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Belt Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Prada New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
6", Strap Drop 10-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
4", Height 12.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 10-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Backpack
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Height 12.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 10-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Backpack Tessuto
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Backpack Tessuto with Studded Leather
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
12.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 12- 19" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Backpack Tessuto with
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Hobo Tessuto with Studded Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Drop 10-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Hobo Tessuto with Studded Leather Medium Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada New Vela Drawstring Backpack Tessuto with Studded Detail
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
8-23" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Drawstring Backpack Tessuto with Studded Detail Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Hobo Tessuto with Studded Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Hobo Tessuto with Studded Leather Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Prada New Vela Drawstring Backpack Tessuto with Studded Detail
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 4", Height 14", Width 10.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 8-23" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Drawstring Backpack Tessuto with Studded Detail
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 6", Strap Drop 8-18" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Drawstring Backpack Tessuto with Studded
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada Black Tessuto Vela Double Front Pocket Medium Backpack
By Prada
Located in Irvine, CA
Black logo-plaque backpack from PRADA featuring logo plaque, single circular top handle, buckle
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Prada New Vela Shoulder Bag Tessuto with Studded Leather Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada New Vela Shoulder Bag Tessuto with Studded Leather Small, crafted in black tessuto with
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Prada New Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto with Studded Leather Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
6", Strap Drop 11-22" Designer: Prada Model: New Vela Convertible Tote Tessuto with Studded Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Prada Vela For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary prada vela you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Purple, Red and more options on these pages. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Prada Vela?

Prices for a prada vela can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $1,505, while, on average they fetch $940.

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.

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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.