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 Fall 2015 Women's Camel Leather Opera Gloves, Size 7.5, New
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Luxe Prada leather opera gloves from the Fall 2015 collection. Unworn - still tacked together at top as they were when bought. Made from super soft camel coloured lambskin leather wi...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA 2021 Raf Simons Runway green red wool knit triangle pocket long gloves M
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2021 Raf Simons Runway green red wool knit triangle pocket long gloves M Reference: TGAS/E00947 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2021 Raf Simons - Runway Materi...
Miu Miu Vintage Black Lambskin Intrecciato Gloves, Size 7, Italy
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
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...
Hermès Caramel Lamb New Fringe Gloves
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new caramel lambskin leather gloves with long fringe decoration. Silk lining , size 8.
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...
1960s White Made in France Washable Vintage Leather Gloves
Located in Munich, DE
"And her old Uncle William used to say, a lady is known by her shoes and her gloves." – Virginia Woolf. Beautiful and elegant white leather gloves from the 1960s when women wore gl...
1960s Off-White Space Age Style Cut Out Detailing Perforated Leather Gloves
Located in Munich, DE
"And her old Uncle William used to say, a lady is known by her shoes and her gloves." – Virginia Woolf. Exceptional and elegant off-white leather gloves from the 1960s when women w...
Fur and leather gloves
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Purple leather gloves edged with fur and ornamented with faceted Swarovski pearls. Cashmere lining. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Size 7 1/2 SKU:ACC4
Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous and Elegant Authentic Hermès Gloves The top beautifully adorned with a band decorated with holes and nicely cut on the edge in the ghillies style Made in France Made of s...
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
Raspberry leather gloves with "H" in silver metal Hermès (New with tag)
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry leather gloves with "H" in silver metal. Snap cover with leather under the hand. Hand-made top-stitching SIZE 7 1/2
Yves Saint Laurent New Studded Suede Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
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...
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...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Brown Shearling Mouton Gloves 7.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton Gant monogram shearling mouton gloves. Size 7.5 Excellent condition! 9.5"L x 0.50"W x 3.5"H Condition Gently Used Great condition with some smal...
PRADA leopard print ponyhair leather mid length gloves Sz6.5
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA leopard print ponyhair leather mid length gloves Sz6.5 Reference: BSHW/A00127 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Leather, Pony Hair Color: Brown, Beige Pattern: Leo...