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 Vintage Black Lambskin Intrecciato Gloves, Size 7, Italy
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Caserta, IT
Miu Miu Black Lambskin Intrecciato Gloves from early 00's. Intrecciato details on the upper. Laced up. Made in real leather. Size is a 7, correspond to an M for women. Very good cond...
Yohji Yamamoto Black Leather Gloves With Long Knit Sleeves
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present vintage Yohji Yamamoto black leather gloves with long knit sleeves, featuring a cable knit pattern at the sleeves, leather detailing at the...
Christian Dior By John Galliano Brown Leather & Logo Print "Rasta" Gloves 2004
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Christian Dior grown leather gloves with Diorissimo logo fabric, reggae-colored trim, and silver-tone hardware. Christian ...
Hermes Black Calf and Suede Gloves
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Hermes black calf glove with suede lace-up cuffs. Made in France.
Very Good condition, Size 6.5
Christian Lacroix jewelry gloves
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - Brown inside-out leather gloves ornamented with colorful rhinestones. Accessory from the 1990s. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Size 7 SKU:ACC3
Hermes Opera Gloves Black Lambskin Leather Size 7
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of Hermes opera length black lambskin gloves. Exquisitely soft and elegant. Subtle stitch detail above the wrist. NEW or NEVER W...
Yves Saint Laurent New Studded Suede Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Unusual, never worn 80’s YSL black gloves, probably a prototype or a runway model, with gold metal pyramid studs which are enhancing the forearms. Unlined, the...
Vintage Opera Gloves Black Lace Floral Pattern Attributed to Norma Kamali OSFM
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous vintage opera-length gloves, likely dating to the 1980s. Crafted from delicate black floral lace, these elegant gloves feature a beautifully detailed pattern and a lightly s...
Leiko Studio Black Pleated Crinkle Sleeves With Ties
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a pair of vintage Leiko Studio black pleated crinkle sleeves with ties, featuring a wrinkled and textured appearance, voluminous, ties at ...
Isabel Canovas Black Silk Long Tassel Gloves circa 1990s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Isabel Canovas Black Silk Long Tassel Gloves from the circa 1990s epitomize vintage elegance and sophisticated glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, these elbow-length glov...
$95
Size: 6; comparable to size S
Black Beaded Doeskin Velvet Notched Evening Forearm Gloves - S, 1950s
By Fownes
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though they serve a practical purpose, gloves can also be an opportunity to express your personal style. To wit, these velvety evening gloves feature a demure line of seed beads from...
CHANEL Long Perforated Gloves in Black Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel long gloves in smooth black lamb leather. They are perforated with regular round openings. Cocktail gloves. Dimensions: length to the major 60 cm, wrist 16 cm, palm of the ha...
Romeo Gigli S/S 1996 runway black long gloves
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Milano, IT
Romeo Gigli S/S 1996 runway long gloves Finger hook Black rayon, nylon and spandex blend Stretchy Marked size 42 IT Measurements: length 66 cm - 26 in arm circumference 25-29 cm - ...