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 Prada, Miuccia 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...
PRADA 2021 Raf Simons Runway green red wool knit triangle pocket long gloves M
By Prada, Miuccia 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...
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.
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...
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
Gucci black Lambskin Gloves
Located in Carnate, IT
Gucci gloves in black lambskin. Cashmere interior. The size indicates a L, but they fit S. Total length 21.5cm Wrist 10cm New, never used.
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...
Beige and white leather gloves with cut-work, leather laces and pompom Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and white leather gloves with cut-work, leather laces and white leather pompom. Snap cover with leather inside the hand. SIZE 7 1/2 New with tag
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
$295
Size: vtg 6.5; comparable to size XS-S
New Christian Dior White Kidskin Elbow Gloves w Eyelets, Orig Pkg – XS–S, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
In pristine, brand new condition, these gloves are the pinnacle of femininity thanks to their delicate thread-bound eyelets and scalloped edges. In hard-to-find bright white kidskin leather, their elbow length makes them perfect for black tie. White kidskin leather gauntlet-length dress gloves with fourchettes, eyelets at wrist tops and scalloped cuff edge; elasticated on underside of cuff. Unlined. fabric: kidskin leather noteworthy: clean and condition with leather cleaner alterations: none condition: new measurements: length: 15” from cuff to tip of middle finger...
Art Deco French Gloves, Unworn
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Motif Leather Gloves which have never been worn. They are still stitched together as they were sold in the period. Art Deco leather applique designs at cuff and mat...
PRADA antique light brown CROC & LEATHER Gloves 7
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Prada gloves in antique beige matte crocodile leather with dark brown lambskin leather palms exude timeless luxury. Featuring a mid-length design, they are lined...
Hermes Gloves Vintage Wrist Length Raisin Chaine D'Ancre Palladium Hardware 7
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic vintage Hermes wrist length lambskin gloves. Rich Raisin with signature Chaine D'Ancre silver link detail at the wrist. Stamped HERME...
Red Snakeskin Gloves
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage red snakeskin gloves with with curved slits at wrists and black fabric on the underside. Red hand stitching all around. Size small - size unma...
PRADA leopard print ponyhair leather mid length gloves Sz6.5
By Prada, Miuccia 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...