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.
2003 Runway Documented Prada White Beaded Bib Necklace
By Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
This runway documented necklace adorned the necks of multiple models walking in Prada’s Spring 2003 collection. Appearing in both black (look 22/40) and white (as look 10/44), this h...
South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$940Sale Price|20% Off
L 36 in
36" Blue Lace Agate Necklace/Blue Chalcedony with Chrysoprase and Amethyst
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a Kind Handmade 36" Necklace of Organic shaped Blue Lace Agate, Australian Chrysoprase, Freshwater Pearls, Tanzani...
Agate, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sil...
White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated from 15mm to 10mm
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace. Thirty-five high luster, white south sea pearls with shimmering overtones of silver and rose, compose this 19 -1/2 inch knotted necklace. The pear...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
17" Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A regal necklace! Genuine sleeping beauty turquoise beads hang on a teal knotted string necklace, accented with a luxurious 18K yellow ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$7,420
Dm 0.39 in L 108 in
Lapis Lazuli Long Rope Bead Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite, extra long, genuine lapis lazuli bead necklace. Features a single strand of 10mm lapis lazuli beads accented with 14K gold accents and spac...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
$9,500
Antique Amber Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Antique Amber Necklace Gorgeous Amber necklace with stunning bright colors of orange, red, brown and yellow. The necklace was made in Russia i...
Amber
Gold and Diamond Accented Salmon Coral Bead Knotted String Necklace, 14 Karat
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant salmon coral bead necklace. This string necklace is decorated with 14K yellow gold motifs and fastened with a round gold and diam...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Carved Beaded Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Jaipur, IN
Different shades of natural Emerald carefully selected and strung together to form this exquisite necklace. The Emeralds are hand carved and some are Facetted. The big Carved drop ce...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,615Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.58 in D 0.58 in L 17.72 in
0.28 Carat White Diamond 510.0 Carat Australian Pearl White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold,...
South Sea Pearl Single Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace, featuring a single strand of South Sea pearls connected with a 14K yellow gold clasp. A golden glow perfect for any style! Hallmarks: 14K Pearls approx 11mm each
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,800
Dm 0.44 in L 21.26 in
Genuine South Sea Pearl Bead Knotted String Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace that features 10.5mm glowing golden South Sea pearls on a hand knotted silk string. Fastened with 14K yellow gold garlic clasp. A luxurious accessory perfect fo...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.75 in Dm 1.75 in
PRADA mid century Italian style Resin & Leather Red and yellow Cocktail Watch
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Sheffield, GB
PRADA mid century Italian style Resin & Leather Cocktail Watch. Freshly Serviced Cocktail watch designed by Miuccia Prada for PRADA. Resin Square shaped yellow and red entourage wit...
new PRADA clear sapphire topaz blue crystal rhinestone baguette short necklace
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA clear sapphire topaz blue crystal rhinestone baguette short necklace Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model Name / Style: Crystal necklace M...
Prada leather choker Fairy Collection
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Austin, TX
2008 Prada gold and black leather choker. Condition: Very good. Chain length 12.25-14.25"
Prada Brand New Sold Out SS 16 Runway Jumbo Sequin Rhinestone Disco Earrings
By Miuccia Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new, with original box, sold out Spring Summer 2016 PRADA oversized sequin and rhinestone disco ball earrings! Statement worthy that can really take any outfit from drab to fab...