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 Vintage Spring 1996 Geometric Formica Tile Print Dress Women's IT44/UK12
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Ultra rare Prada geometric formica tile print dress from the Spring 1996 collection. Dubbed ‘Ugly Chic’ by the fashion press at the time, SS96 was one of Miuccia’s most important co...
MIU MIU 2020 pink silk white flower embroidered smocked Cottage dress IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2020 pink silk white flower embroidered smocked puffy sleeve Cottage dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00018 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2020 Material: Sil...
Prada Purple Draped Silk Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada purple draped silk dress featuring dark purple silk, draped detailing, boat neck, short sleeves ,seperated belted waist, straight hem. Circa 1990's ...
MIU MIU 2019 yellow white gingham check ruffle off shoulder mini dress M
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2019 yellow white gingham check ruffle off shoulder mini dress M Reference: TGAS/G00019 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Spring/Summer 2019 Ready-to-Wear Ma...
rare MIU MIU 1999 Runway beige technical patchwork satin neon trim dress IT44 L
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MIU MIU 1999 Runway beige technical patchwork satin neon trim dress IT44 L Reference: TGAS/E00462 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: AW 1...
PRADA 1998 Vintage black wool rubber seamed V neck minimal sheath dress IT40 S
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 1998 Vintage black wool rubber seamed V neck minimal sheath dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00040 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Circa...
Prada James Jean Spring 2008 Fairies organza dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in CANNES, FR
Prada X James Jean Spring 2008 Collection Fairies organza printed dress. Size 44 ialian.
Prada Fall 2008 Vintage Women's Black Wool Felt Corset Bust Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Utterly stunning vintage Prada dress from the Fall 2008 collection. In amazing unworn condition. Made from soft and thick black wool felt and the t...
Prada Sport Early 2000s Technical Lace-Up Dress IT44
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional early 2000s Prada Sport dress showcasing the label’s signature fusion of utilitarian design and minimalist sensuality. Crafted in Ita...
Miu Miu Red Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Paris, FR
Miu Miu red short dress featuring a band collar, front button fastening, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, slits, sides pockets, side bottoms flared hem. Circa 2000's Composition: Polyes...
MIU MIU 2010 Runway lilac purple 3D crochet flower lace bow collar mini dress S
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2010 Runway lilac purple 3D crochet flower lace bow collar mini dress S Reference: SYHD/A00054 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: ...
Prada Sport S/S2000 Eggshell Technical Lace-Up Midi Dress With Mesh Inserts IT40
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional archival Prada Sport technical dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 era, presented in an elegant eggshell tone and embodying the sleek, performance-driven minimalism that...
MIU MIU 2021 Runway Sportif Shift Dress black pink gold embellished dress IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2021 Runway Sportif Shit Dress black pink gold embellished kopen bac dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00030 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Spring/Summer 2021...
Prada by Miuccia Prada orange silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in orange, brown and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress t...
Miu Miu Vintage SS 2006 Silk Dress by Miuccia Prada for Women, Italy, IT38
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant and playful nude blush silk apron dress by Miu Miu, dating to Spring Summer 2006, during the Prada era under Miuccia Prada. Crafted in Italy from soft, fluid silk in a delic...
rare MIU MIU 2021 Runway grey wool embellished collar studded mini dress IT40 S
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MIU MIU 2021 Runway grey virgin wool embellished collar studded chain mini dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00035 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Fall/Winter 202...
Miu Miu Early 2000s Midnight Navy Sheer Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress IT38
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant early 2000s Miu Miu dress crafted in an exceptionally fluid midnight navy silk chiffon with delicate sheer paneling and refined tonal detailing throughout. The silhouette is ...
F/W 1997 Miu Miu Anthracite Fleece Wool Runway Dress IT42
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Presenting the F/W 1997 Miu Miu Anthracite Fleece Wool Runway Dress - deep V neckline in front and back - light anthracite fleece wool - side zip - soft, non-itchy fabric - roll hem...
PRADA 2016 cream blue green silk overstitch patchwork floral bow dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2016 cream blue green silk overstitch patchwork floral bow trim midi dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01066 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Spring/Summer 2016 Re...
Prada Resort 2008 Honeysuckle Print One Sleeve Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Super rare, iconic dress from Prada's Resort 2008 collection - Look 5 on the runway. In amazing unworn with tag condition. Made from soft mauve pink coloured viscose crepe with a na...
MIU MIU by Miuccia Prada Toile de Jouy Cotton Midi Dress SS 2002
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Genève, CH
Exquisite early 2000s Miu Miu midi dress designed by Miuccia Prada. Crafted in cotton with the iconic Toile de Jouy print, it embodies a romantic and timeless silhouette. Sleeveless ...
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to wear u...
Prada S/S 2009 Crinkle Effect Silk Metal Weave Shift Dress with Tie Neckline
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada S/S 2009 Crinkle Effect Satin Dress with Tie Neckline From the Prada Spring / Summer 2009 Runway Collection, A black crinkle effect dress with a textured surface and slight s...
Early 2000s Miuccia Prada-Era Miu Miu Suede Shirtdress in Chocolate Brown
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This chocolate brown suede shirtdress in Size S (US4 / IT40) is an archival piece from Miu Miu’s early 2000s collection, designed under the razor-sharp vision of Miuccia Prada. The c...
PRADA 2022 white cotton landscape print hem scoop tank dress XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2022 white cotton monochrome landscape floral print hem scoop tank dress XS Reference: DYTG/A00126 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2022 Material: Cotton Color:...
Miu Miu Croisière 2008 Taupe Silk Blend Draped Empire Waist Dress IT40
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare archival Miu Miu Croisière 2008 dress crafted in Italy from a luminous silk and viscose blend fabric with an elegant fluid drape and subtle sheen. The design perfectly captures ...
rare PRADA 2006 Runway grey silk fur bolts embellished dress IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA 2006 Runway grey silk fur bolts embellished dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/E00412 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Material: Fabric, Fur Col...
2000s Prada Sleeveless Red Flare Dress Bunched Panel IT40
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleeveless red dress from Prada’s 2000s collections features a fitted bodice with a V-neckline and a flared skirt. A gathered panel at the waist adds subtle structure and moveme...
S/S 2003 Prada Aqua Green Silver Metallic Jacquard Weave Mod Mini Dress 40IT
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Prada dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection is cut in a fitted mini silhouette in light green metallic jacquard with a scoop neckline and sleeveless construction. An abst...
PRADA 2015 Runway Vampire black red wool silk bow shoulder belted dress IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2015 Runway Vampire black red wool silk bow shoulder belted dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00167 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2015 - Runway Material: Wool, ...
Early 2000s Prada Black Silk Gold Buckle Detail Mini Slip Dress IT40
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Prada mini slip dress from the early 2000s is cut in a fitted silhouette with a plunging V neckline and thin cross-back straps. It is crafted in black silk with a smooth, fluid ...
NWT F/W 1992 Prada Shimmery Black Wool Sleeveless Flare Mini Dress IT44
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Prada mini dress from the Fall/Winter 1992 collection is crafted from a shimmery black wool and mohair blend with a sleeveless, fitted bodice that flares into a subtle A-line si...
Prada Pre-Fall 2017 Archival 2004 Mediterranean Print Shirt Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous archival Prada shirt dress from the Pre-Fall 2017 collection which featured reinterpretations of some of Miuccia’s most iconic prints. Made from soft sateen finish cotton with a subtle reworking of Spring 2004’s vintage Mediterranean seaside print...
PRADA 2012 Runway green purple resin applique mod mini dress IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2012 Runway green purple resin applique mod mini dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00007 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2012 As seen on: Anna Wintour Material: V...
Prada 2014 SS Runway Black Knit Dress with Trompe L'oeil Bra Detail
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the Prada 2014 SS runway and ad campaign, this knee length black dress features a trompe l'oeil bra in contrasting blue and gold, and a white and dark navy band on the ribbed co...
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown, mauve and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to...
Prada Fall 2014 Women's Black Silk Dress with Red Straps, Size IT42
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Super sleek and sexy Prada leather strap dress from Miuccia’s ‘Art Deco via Cleopatra’ inspired Fall 2014 collection. Worn once. Made from super soft, semi sheer black stretch silk w...
rare MIU MIU 2008 Runway Vintage Sportif geometric silk satin panelled dress
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MIU MIU 2008 Runway Vintage Sportif geometric silk satin orange burgundy panelled dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00160 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Spring/...
Prada Vintage Fall/Winter 2006 Black Architectural Sample Dress Size S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
A rare Prada Fall/Winter 2006 black dress, believed to be a runway sample or prototype, closely related to the silhouettes shown on the FW 2006 runway. The design features a distinctive architectural neckline with a geometric triangular cut-out and wide textured shoulder straps, creating the strong yet minimal structure characteristic of Prada’s mid-2000s collections. Crafted in Italy, the dress is constructed from a smooth technical fabric contrasted with textured straps that frame the shoulders and emphasize the clean, sculptural lines. The silhouette falls in a streamlined, slightly A-line shape, maintaining Prada’s signature balance between utilitarian precision and understated elegance. A discreet side zip closure preserves the minimalist finish. The dress carries a plain black internal label without branding, a detail commonly found in atelier samples or runway prototypes produced during development stages. However, the construction, materials, and design closely correspond to the Prada FW...
PRADA 2016 black sheer lace applique pleated sides fit flare dress IT40 S
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2016 black sheer lace applique pleated sides fit flare dress IT40 S Reference: PYCN/A00129 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2016 Material: Acetate, Blend Color:...
1990s Miu Miu Black Virgin Wool Sequin Beaded Vintage 90s Mini Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1990s MIU MIU black virgin wool sequined / beaded mini dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads on each shoulder. Drop waist sty...
PRADA black hot pink striped pleated drop neck ribbon belt mini dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA black hot pink striped pleated drop neck ribbon belt mini dress IT38 XS Reference: NILI/A00034 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Feels like wool Color: Black, Pink...