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.
Find vintage Miuccia Prada evening dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Prada Holliday & Brown Men’s F/W 2003 Runway Limited Edition Silk Fedora Hat
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare limited edition men’s PRADA / HOLLIDAY & BROWN navy blue and yellow silk fedora hat ! Prada paired with Holliday & Brown in the early 2000s, and used some of their iconic prints...
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...
$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...
Men’s Deep Brown Borsalino Diamonte 25 Fur Felt Fedora Hat – size 7, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...
$75
Size: none; compare to one size/all
Pink Silk Floral Bridal Coronet Hair Garland Cocktail Hat – One Size, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
If a traditional wedding veil or cocktail hat is not your style, consider a floral coronet: slightly more bohemian in flavor, they remain ultra-feminine a...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Leather Flight Cap
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Straight from the Tom Ford archives! Circa 2003 from YSL's S/S collection, this flight cap is crafted from a shiny smooth black patient leather and is lined...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Canvas and Leather Cap with Pouch, ss 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ A Rare Christian Dior Cap ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Crafted from robust cream cotton canvas ▪ Tan leather visor fe...
90s Roberto Cavalli Leather Multi Patterns Patchwork Hat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Roberto Cavalli multi patterns patchwork hat. - Size M - 100% Leather.
Vintage Bathing Cap
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage taupe bathing cap in "pixie" fringe style with one rhinestone at top. Size Small.
Emilio Pucci Printed Cap
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Pucci Printed Cap from the 2000's. Signature colorful print in stretch cotton twill with large brim and olive lining and elasticized opening. Size 1, Pucci. Italy.
1990’s Vintage D&G by Dolce and Gabbana red white striped Baseball Cap
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Sheffield, GB
An iconic 1990’s D&G Striped Logo baseball cap, crafted from a pinstriped red and white cotton with the house logo embroidery detail on the front and elasticated strap back to ensure...
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...
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...
Dior by John Galliano logo monogram oblique black cap
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Dior by John Galliano monogram oblique black cap size 58 it can fit small and medium.
PRADA c.1990's Black Mink Fur Nylon Winter Hat Cap
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Thiensville, WI
PRADA c. 1990's Black Mink Fur Nylon Winter Hat Cap Brand / Manufacturer: Prada Circa: 1990's Designer: Miuccia Prada Style: Winter Cap Color(s): Black Lined: Yes Marked Fabric: "10...
Prada 90s Style Black Nylon Unisex Logo Vintage Y2K Bucket Hat Size Medium
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 2000s black 1990s style PRADA nylon unisex bucket hat ! Logo doesn’t come on the front anymore. Features silver and black upside down triangle logo at center front. In gr...