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...
Baltic Honey Amber Tribal Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Both disc and elongated pieces of amber are strung together Long Necklace amber AMBER is between 30 - 90 million years old Measuring 41" end to end Any questions please call or hi...
Amber
CHANEL Gold '31 Rue Cambon' Medallion Pearl Vintage Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurement approx.: Length 34 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...
Gold
Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads also dangle from the necklace.
Excellent condition
Length: 30"
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CHANEL Large Faux Pearl CC Logo Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2001 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 28 inch drop, can be doubled to make it shorter ...
Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Moughal Multi Strand Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel multi strand necklace with matching poured glass clasp with faux pearl , amythest, jade.emerald ,and rose quartz pate de verre handmade beads. France 193...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$5,200
W 0.83 in L 1.42 in
Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with a flair for vintage fashion. With natural black onyx as a background, pretty flora...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Faux Pearl Long Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 25 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 33" long Comes with box IMPORT...
Gold
LB offers strand of Chinese freshwater Gray Pearls Striped Pearls SS Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a lovely strand of new Chinese Gray Freshwater Pearls with Striped(black and white ) freshwater pearls.Small glass spacers in white and a lobster claw ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Eostre Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The pearls are 12mm-16mm in size and it comes ...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Long Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 34” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Faux Pearl Crystals Black Beads Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: approx. 70 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Chanel Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Gold Coin Faux Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurement approx.: Length 34 inches Comes with box IMPORT...
Gold
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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...