1990s Prada Black Satin and Pony Hair Mini Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mini Prada crossbody bag from the 1990s. Classic Prada black satin with black pony hair exterior
1990s Prada Black Satin and Pony Hair Mini Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mini Prada crossbody bag from the 1990s. Classic Prada black satin with black pony hair exterior
Prada 1990s Nero Tessuto Nylon Box Crossbody B6560
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover this highly sought-after Prada 1990s crossbody bag. This bag is built to last and designed
$446
Size: 10"x2"x4" / 34" Waist Band
PRADA spring 1999 Charcoal grey Wool Bum Bag - Rare Runway Waist Bag
By Prada
Located in Sheffield, GB
PRADA spring 1999 Charcoal grey Wool Bum Bag - Rare Runway Waist Bag Crafted from Charcoal Grey
$1,719Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 1999 Miu Miu Runway&Campaign Olive Nylon Asymmetric Utility Bag
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
This asymmetric olive green utility bag from Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection is a striking
Chanel Blue Coco Mark Button Vintage Cotton Halter Top
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
daytime look, pair it with a pair of Gucci high-waisted jeans and a Prada crossbody bag. For an evening
Prada Crossbody Messenger 867319 Black Nylon Laptop Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
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Prada Bag
By Prada
Located in Castries, FR
Black and purple partially drilled leather bag, handle shoulder strap in painting dyes purple, a
Black Prada Tessuto Satchel Bag
By Prada
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Black Tessuto nylon Prada satchel with - Gold-tone hardware - Dual rolled handles - Black leather
Prada Messenger 867628 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) S...
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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H 9.05 in W 1.37 in L 9.44 in
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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H 7.5 in W 2.25 in L 6.5 in
Prada Sports Tessuto Vela Mini Messenger 232179 Grey Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior: light fading from wear
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H 4 in W 1 in L 8.25 in
Prada Saffiano Metal Wallet On Chain Clutch 4pt916 Pink Leather Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Measurements: 8.25" L x 4" H Interior Pockets: Three long flat pockets, six card slots, two gusseted ...
Prada Gold Leather Mini Crossbody/Clutch Bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in New York, NY
This Prada gold embossed leather bag can be used as an evening clutch or a cross-body with its long
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H 9.45 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Prada Milano Canapa Jacquard Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
This bag features a jacquard body with soft supple leather trim. Top zip closure and interior
Leather
Prada Vintage 1999 Fur Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada 1999 fur Burgundy bag. Features adjustable length strap, velcro fastening zip at the back and
Prada Beige Messenger Crossbody Bag 9pr1229
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 63 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 6" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9"-20.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: ...
Vintage PRADA Jacquard Crossbody Bag Brown Unisex
By Prada
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage PRADA flat crossbody bag is crafted of Prada’s jacquard in brown and brown leather
Prada Red Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the perfect blend of functionality and luxury with this PRADA Messenger Bag-a sleek and
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Bag 2PR1020
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" - 18.5" OVERALL GOOD minus CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Accessories: Prada
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Bag 916pr90
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 58 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.2" Width: .5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14"-26" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of...
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Messenger Bag 1013pr23
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 16 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: .5" Height: 11.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-24" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody bag 107pr32
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 160 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.75" Width: 1" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-24.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs ...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Crossbody Messenger Bag 920pr53
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 25 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: .5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14"-27" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessor...
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Messenger Bag 108pr57
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12.5"-24" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Sig...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Bag 2PR1018
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.75" Width: .5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12"-24.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Acces...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Bag 924pr18
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 113 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: .5" Height: 10.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-20" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories:...
Prada Vintage S/S 1999 Grey Wool Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Vintage Prada Spring Summer 1999 grey wool shoulder bag. Features dual-wear shoulder and cross body
PRADA Vintage navy green nylon triangle logo crossbody bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage navy green nylon triangle logo crossbody bag Reference: CNPG/A00106 Brand: Prada
Prada Small Black Nylon Tessuto Crossbody Messenger Bag 98pr46
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8.2" Width: .6" Height: 7.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13.5"-24" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Sig...
Prada Khaki Beige Nylon Tessuto Crossbody Messenger Bag 1012p38
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 2.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12"-24.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear:...
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Belt Buckle Crossbody Bag 920pr39
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 56 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of...
PRADA 1999 Vintage burgundy nylon red sports logo crossbody body bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 1999 Vintage burgundy nylon red sports logo crossbody body bag Reference: KNCN/A00042 Brand
PRADA Black Nylon Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA messenger bag come in black nylon material, with a leather trim, side release buckle closure
Prada Vintage 1999 Fur Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada 1999 tan fur bag with snakeskin leather orange pocket. Features shoulder length strap, velcro
Prada Vintage 1999 Fur Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada 1999 tan fur bag with snakeskin leather pocket. Features shoulder length strap, velcro
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Mini Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada black nylon Tessuto mini shoulder bag featuring the enameled metal triangle logo on the front
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger bag 863409
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Noticeable rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Shoulder) Noticeable rub on a part of shoulder strap (Bottom) Noticeable rub at the...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Messenger Crossbody Bag 1015p51
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 2" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13.5"-26" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of ...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Crossbody Messenger Bag 1015p47
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 1" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13.5" -26" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of...
Prada Dark Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Canapa 2way Tote Bag 143pr729
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 158 Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5.5" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 23" Handle Drop: 4.75" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accesso...
PRADA Black Leather Enamel Logo Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage PRADA messenger bag comes in soft black leather with a frontal zip pocket, silver tone
Prada Tessuto Nylon Camel Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Prada Tessuto nylon camel crossbody bag. Features Prada
1990s Prada Denim Canvas Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
1990s Prada denim canvas crossbody Navy/Black messenger bag featuring Embroidered Prada heritage
PRADA Black Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Unisex
By Prada
Located in Bangkok, TH
PRADA Black Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Unisex Material: Polyester Color: Black Origin: Italy
Prada Red Nylon Flat Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Red Nylon Flat Messenger Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: Vintage Color: Red Hardware
Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex
By Prada
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage PRADA mini flat crossbody bag is crafted of Prada’s Tessuto polyester in army green
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Flat Crossbody Bag w/ Front Pocket
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Black Flat Tessuto Nylon Crossbody Bag w/ Front Pocket Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Flat Messenger Crossbody Bag W/ Front Zip Pocket
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Flat Messenger Bag W/ Front Zip Pocket Made In: Italy Color: Black
Prada Vintage Black Nylon Flat Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Black Nylon Messenger Bag Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Nylon
Prada Brown Daino Vitello Leather 2way ConvertibleTote Bag 818pr58
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 173 Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 6" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Strap Si...
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Front Pocket Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Irvine, CA
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon Front Pocket Crossbody Bag Condition Details: Creasing on exterior
Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Technical Zip Small Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Irvine, CA
Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Technical Zip Small Crossbody Bag 68237MSC
Prada Black Tessuto Double Buckle Flap Large Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Irvine, CA
Prada Double Buckle Flap Large Messenger Bag features black durable nylon with fine leather trim
Prada Nylon Bag with Black Leather Top Handles and Strap
By Prada
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Fantastic black nylon Prada bag with Gold Hardware and detachable black leather adjustable shoulder
Prada Tessuto Cross Body 869220 Black Nylon Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) S...
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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 13 in
Prada Tessuto Sports Fanny Pack Waist Pouch 231475 Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 2.5" Height: 5.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Adjustable Belt Length: 27.5"- 43" Signs of Wear: Exterior: light rubs E...
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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 13 in
Prada Tessuto Sports Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch 232852 Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Adjustable Belt length: 27"- 39" Signs of Wear: Exterior: minor discoloration, l...
Prada Tessuto Sports Crossbody 868074 Black Nylon Messenger Bag
By Prada
Located in Forest Hills, NY
VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Guarantee Card (Outside Flaws) Minor stains partially (Shoulder) Minor rubs on the edge of the shoulder strap (Bottom) Minor scratche...
Vintage Prada Black Canvas Croc Embossed Leather Panel Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
: VINTAGE crossbody canvas bag by Prada. Designed with croc embossed leather panels and flap. Shoulder strap
S/S 2000 Prada Metallic Pastel Blue Napa Leather Shoulder Bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting a much coveted S/S 2000 Prada iridescent metallic pastel blue Napa leather shoulder bag. "The ABC of fashion," was how Miuccia Prada summed up her S/S 2000 collection that...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
$529
W 4.5 in D 1 in L 8 in
Dolce & Gabbana 2000'S Python Skin & Swarovski Crystal Black Satin Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Petite 2000's Black Python skin, Satin & Swarovski crystal shoulder bag by DOLCE & GABANNA. Features; Press stud fasten Metal Chain shoulder strap Interior card compartment Embo...
On Hold|$14,880
Size: 42
2009 Vintage Versace Crystal Embellished One Shoulder Pink Gown Italian 42 NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE DRESS Circa 2009 One-shoulder design, artfully hand embellished body with the best and biggest Swarovski crystals- ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT S...
Prada Black Nylon Bow-Detail Handbag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Nylon black logo-lettering bow-detail handbag featuring leather rolled top-handles, front decorative nylon flowers, a gold-tone metallic Signature logo plaque, interior logo li...
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Beige and Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This exquisite Fendi Mamma Baguette is expertly crafted from premium lambskin leather, providing a luxuriously soft and lightweight feel. The addition of a gold color and sparkling c...
$2,141
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 15.75 in
Gucci 1970s Vintage Black Leather Structured Shoulder Bag for Women
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Prada Fall/Winter 1999 Black Techno Kitten Heels
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very interesting Prada kitten heels from the fall/winter 1999 collection. Black elasticized techno fabric with a black grosgrain detail at the toe and tabs at the toe box and heel. B...
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set ▪ Cropped vest top ▪ Cropped long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ Maxi long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ High waisted wide-leg pan...
$6,790
Size: Measurements in description
ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki Purple Dress
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
A pleated polyester 'Appear' dress with image by Nobuyoshi Araki, Guest Artists Series No. 2, 1997 Guest Artist Series No.2 label, printed to front and back with a photograph of a Ja...
vintage FENDI brown buckle flap multi pocket top handle satchenl bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage FENDI brown buckle flap multi pocket top handle satchenl bag Reference: KNCN/A00009 Brand: Fendi Model: Document satchel Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure...
2003 Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Denim Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2003 Roberto Cavalli Fitted denim jacket embroidered in floral motif. color : pink, yellow , green and white long sleeve, buttons, nehru collar, and faux pockets Size Small fit US 2/4
$916Sale Price|30% Off
Prada Resort 2016 Paillettes Chain Handle Disk Bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Totally fabulous and fun Prada Paillettes bag from the Resort 2016 collection. Bought for £1600 and used once. Comes with authenticity card and tag card. Made from thick black leath...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.