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1990s Prada Black Satin and Pony Hair Mini Crossbody Bag
1990s Prada Black Satin and Pony Hair Mini Crossbody Bag

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 pocket with drawstring.

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

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Prada Gold Leather Mini Crossbody/Clutch Bag
Prada Gold Leather Mini Crossbody/Clutch Bag

Prada Gold Leather Mini Crossbody/Clutch Bag

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H 6 in D 3 in L 7 in

Prada Gold Leather Mini Crossbody/Clutch Bag

By Prada, Miuccia 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 detachable strap. It is the perfect size, small but roomy enough for a cellphone a...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mini Prada 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

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 Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Black Prada Mini Doctors Bag
Black Prada Mini Doctors Bag

Black Prada Mini Doctors Bag

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Austin, TX

Black leather Prada mini frame bag with silver-tone hardware, creme contrast stitching throughout, single flat top handle, tonal logo jacquard lining, single zip pocket at interior w...

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Mini Shoulder Bag
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Mini Shoulder Bag

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Mini Shoulder Bag

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H 4.73 in W 1.58 in L 4.73 in

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, an adjustable shoulder/crossbody strap (Shoulder strap length: 47.6 in (121cm), a...

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Prada Burgundy Nylon Tessuto Mini Bag Shoulder Baguette 3pr114
Prada Burgundy Nylon Tessuto Mini Bag Shoulder Baguette 3pr114

Prada Burgundy Nylon Tessuto Mini Bag Shoulder Baguette 3pr114

By Prada

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 7 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Authenticat...

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20th Century Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Prada Dark Brown Nylon Tessuto Mini Hobo Bag 914pr55
Prada Dark Brown Nylon Tessuto Mini Hobo Bag 914pr55

Prada Dark Brown Nylon Tessuto Mini Hobo Bag 914pr55

By Prada

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: M...

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20th Century Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon x Leather Mini Hobo Bag 1pr114
Prada Black Tessuto Nylon x Leather Mini Hobo Bag 1pr114

Prada Black Tessuto Nylon x Leather Mini Hobo Bag 1pr114

By Prada

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 31 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 4" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Authenti...

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20th Century Vintage Mini Prada Bag

1990s PRADA GOLD CRYSTAL MINI BAG
1990s PRADA GOLD CRYSTAL MINI BAG

1990s PRADA GOLD CRYSTAL MINI BAG

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Unique Prada mini pouch crystal bag, top chain double handles, a front logo plaque, silver - tone hardware, crystal embellishments, a top button closure and an internal logo plaque, ...

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Prada Cream Suede Mini Frame Bag
Prada Cream Suede Mini Frame Bag

Prada Cream Suede Mini Frame Bag

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Prada Cream Suede Mini Frame Bag Made In: Italy Color: Cream Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Suede, resin Lining: Cream textile Closure/Opening: Flap top with snap closure Exterior ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

PRADA Black Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Unisex
PRADA Black Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Unisex

PRADA Black Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Unisex

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H 5.9 in W 1.5 in L 6.1 in

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 Measurements: 5.9”x6.1”x1.5” Drop 28” (at its longest) Specifications: 1 exterior zip poc...

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

1990s Prada Black Leather and Nylon Mini Bag
1990s Prada Black Leather and Nylon Mini Bag

1990s Prada Black Leather and Nylon Mini Bag

By Prada

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Adorable Prada mini bag from the 1990s. Black nylon with black leather accents and handles with cream top stitching.

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex
Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex

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 featuring stainless steel hardware.

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

2000s Prada Micro Clutch Minaudiere Bag
2000s Prada Micro Clutch Minaudiere Bag

2000s Prada Micro Clutch Minaudiere Bag

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada mini clutch bag, black plastic sides, shiny silver metalware, top clutch closure with logo detail, front logo printed, inside mirror, black cord strap with tassel details Cond...

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1990s Italian Vintage Mini Prada Bag

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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.

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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 bag — Birkin, 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.