Miuccia Prada, the granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, joined the family business at the iconic luxury fashion house 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, Prada 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. 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 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.
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 its parent brand.
Today, Miuccia still heads the fresh, colorful and quirky Miu Miu line, and its widely loved handbags continue to be upbeat, daring and youthful. The brand is embraced by celebrities with a similar sense of sartorial rebellion, like Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Chloë Sevigny.
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Prada SS04 Asymmetric Silk Navy Evening Gown with Sequin Wrap Panel
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Evening gown from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Sleeveless V-neck bodice in pleated silk with soft ruching through the waist. Asymmetric black sequin panel wraps across the...
Miu Miu Leopard Print Jacquard Knit Ankle Sock Boots
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Contemporary jacquard knit ankle boots by Miu Miu featuring an allover leopard print pattern. Stretch knit upper with a sock-like fit, rounded toe, and solid block heel. Pull-on styl...
Miu Miu 2007 Ivory Silk Skirt with Paneled Design and Seam Detail IT40
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
This Miu Miu silk skirt from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection exemplifies the brand’s understated, feminine approach during the mid-2000s, blending fluid tailoring with subtle archi...
Prada Vintage FW 1999 Two Set by Miuccia Prada in Excellent Condition IT46
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
Architectural two-piece ensemble from Prada’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, realized in finely woven charcoal grey wool and distinguished by precise tailoring and functional leather d...
Miu Miu Spring/Summer 1998 Lilac Runway Heels with Mirror Heel Form Size 39
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare pair of runway heels from Miu Miu Spring/Summer 1998, featuring the brand’s iconic Mirror heel form, one of the most distinctive sculptural heel designs of the ...
Miu Miu Vintage Fall/Winter 2000 Virgin Wool Sculptural Runway Top IT42
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional archival piece from Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this sculptural virgin wool top is a documented runway and campaign design, embodying the house’s early-2000...
Vintage Prada Floral Brushstroke Printed Silk Ruffle Midi Skirt
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Prada silk chiffon midi skirt with painterly floral print and ruffle hem panels on front and back. Back zip. Discreet logo placement throughout print. Early 2000s from the br...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
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