The brainchild of Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), Miu Miu is largely known for its vintage day dresses, shoes and bags, and embodies its creator’s unconventional, effervescent and contemporary femininity in a style that is a delightful departure from the traditional chic of parent brand Prada, an iconic Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913.
Miuccia, the granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, joined the family business in 1970 after earning a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Milan. When she inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, the brand was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia 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.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia 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 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.
Today, Miuccia still heads the fresh, colorful and quirky Miu Miu line, which is embraced by celebrities with a similar sense of sartorial rebellion, like Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Chloë Sevigny.
Miu Miu’s iconic handbags and purses are upbeat, daring and youthful. The sequined Club version is a favorite, available in matelassé leather in neutrals, bright colors or metallics. The sparkling, embellished Crystal is a stunning standalone, while the Madras is a classic structured leather design.
Find vintage Miu Miu dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
MIU MIU 2023 Drill khaki white cotton twill white logo baseball cap L
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2023 Drill khaki white cotton twill white logo baseball cap L Reference: CNLE/A00466 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2023 Material: Cotton Color: Beige, Wh...
Brown Tweed Wool Garconne Newsboy Baseball Cap - S, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An easy upgrade for your weekend wardrobe, this is the accessory that makes all outfits suddenly cuter. Wearable anywhere, these hats had been men’s wardrobe staples since the 20s until Edie Sedgewick...
$295
Size: none; size 21" or 6 3/4 US
Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balances a glittering sequin skull cap with an alluring cage veil for an unforgettably sophisticated look. Rigid oval calot cap with pavé black sequins; attached tulle birdcage veil...
1960s Mod Faux Leopard Billed Cap with Grosgrain Bow & Vinyl Piping Trim
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Faux Leopard Billed Cap with Grosgrain Bow & Vinyl Piping Trim. Measures 22" around inner band. Sporty and feminine.
Emerald Green Velvet Beret in Silk Velvet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Anonymous - Emerald green beret in silk velvet. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 52 cm (20.47") Seller Reference: CHP91
Chanel Tweed Cap With 'CC' Logo Detail
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Tweed Cap With 'CC' Logo Detail Grey hat in multicoloured tweed detailed with silver 'CC' logo to the side. Rrp Approx. £1,100 Size - S Condition - Very Good (Some marks a...
Hermes Tri Maillon Tresse Beanie Cap Beige Cashmere M
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Tri Maillon Beanie featured in Beige cashmere. Iconic Chaine d'Ancre pattern in relief with a braided detail in lambskin. 100% Cashmere and lambskin. Made in Italy See photos of matching gloves...
$225
Size: none; 20.5" or small
Brown Straw Petite Breton Seaside Hat with Upturned Brim and Bow – S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With curled brims that lift the face and draw attention upward, Breton hats are like instant face lifts. In brown straw, this petite version recalls the seaside hats with which Coco ...
$19,920
H 21 in W 16 in L 28 in
Chanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty Hat
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty Hat Limited Edition from 2001 Sport Line Collection. White, red and bla...
Unique HERMES Printed Silk Structured Safari Hat „Cavaliers d‘Or“
By Hermès
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful HERMES printed silk twill structured safari hat Unique, rare piece Off white background with gold Greek Scythian art jewelry print throughout Fu...
Hermes BREAKFAST CUP AND SAUCER MOSAIQUE 24 GOLD
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes big Breakfast cup and saucer in porcelain With Decorative mosaics are screen-printed and applied by hand using gold tiles. With its geometric pattern, the Mosaique au 24 gold...
$350
Size: vintage 23; compare to 21 or S
Black and Ivory Winged Straw Pancake Boater Hat with Rear Bows – S, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the famed San Antonio department store Joske’s, the first fully air conditioned store in Texas. Boasting over 550,000 square feet of space, Joske’s was like a city within a city...
Gucci Metallic Pink Cap M
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GUCCI - (Made in Italy) Metallic pink cap. M size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Head circumference: 57 cm Seller Reference: CHP34