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 Vintage S/S 2000 Women's Leather Silk Sequin Evening Bag by Miuccia Prada
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Prada top handle bag from S/S 2000 featuring a striking all-over sequin exterior set on a silk base. The densely applied sequins create a beautiful iridescent effect, shiftin...
Miu Miu 2013 Robe Crepe Minimal Noir FR38 Perfect Black Crepe Dress UK10 US8
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2013 collection midi dress in thick black triacetate crepe, round neck with a zip and hook closure at the back, long sleeves, fitted waist, second zip opening at ...
Prada by Miuccia Prada Spring/Summer 1996 Collection Sheer Lavender Silk Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This sheer lavender silk dress is from the iconic Prada’s Spring/Summer 1996 collection by Miuccia Prada. Light and fluid, it has a clean, sleevele...
Miuccia Prada Vintage Spring/Summer 2007 Emerald Suede Bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional and rare runway piece from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2007 collection, this statement shoulder bag embodies the house’s bold exploration of texture, movement, and artisanal...
$864
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10 - 12
2007 Prada Black Pleated Cotton Blazer Jacket and Midi Skirt Suit Set
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Sheffield, GB
An understated and timelessly chic 2007 Prada ensemble. Both pieces work great together or apart, comprising a black cotton blazer with pleated detailing, buttons down the centre and...
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...
Miuccia Prada Fall/Winter 2014 Black Silk Gold Wedge Heels Size 37
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural runway design from Prada’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection, these wedge heels exemplify the house’s exploration of industrial form paired with refined materials. The silhoue...
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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