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...
Vintage 1930s Cobalt Blue Glass & Clear Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace, Art Deco
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage 1930s Cobalt Blue Glass & Clear Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace, Art Deco Style, Hand-Linked A beautiful example of early-century costume jewelry craftsmanship, this vintag...
Crystal
60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
Crystal
Handcrafted Modern Artisan Silk Beaded Necklace by Variously in Indigo & Gold
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Inspired by the Sanskrit word Mihika, meaning morning dew, this necklace reflects freshness, purity, and the gentle beauty found in nature. Each piece is carefully handcrafted using ...
c1981 Ultra Long 105" Vintage Chanel Flower Necklace Purple Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel flower necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1981). We haven't come across a Chanel necklace quite like this one! Measuri...
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style. Great Statement With A Simple White Blouse.
Turquoise
Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Deco-style crystal necklace featuring carved dropped center section on a strand of frosted crystal beads with facetted actions with crystal rondels. The necklace terminates into a pu...
Crystal, Base Metal
1970s Crystal Ribbed Goldtone Beaded Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ribbed crystal and goldtone beaded necklace with gold-plated clasp, circa 1970. Light scratches and tarnish.
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$345
H 2 in W 2 in L 26 in
Costume Faux Turquoise and Coral Multi-Strand Ethnic Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Multi-strand statement necklace featuring brass and wood accents placed between plastic turquoise- and coral-hued beads.
Brass
Large Bohemian Amber Wood Glass Bone Statement Tassel Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Unique handmade tassel necklace featuring amber, wood, bone, glass and metal beads. Marked on the clasp B. Marie ...
Amber, Base Metal
Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Bead Necklace with Brass Spacers, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This charming necklace is composed of hand-painted porcelain beads featuring delicate floral motifs in shades of pink and blue on a creamy ivory base. The beads alternate in size and...
Brass
Multi-Strand Cultured Pearl and Garnet Butterfly Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Triple-strand necklace featuring pear-shaped Chinese cultured pearls dyed in a golden hue accented with faceted garnets and silver-tone metal flowers and butterflies. Push button ton...
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Golden and Mocha Cultured Pearl Necklaces Pair Set of 2
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of two strands of dyed Chinese baroque cultured pearls. Both necklaces are golden in color but one is a darker mocha brown shade. Each features a sterling silver clasp with a cha...
Cultured Pearl
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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...