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...
Miuccia Prada Vintage Leather Choker Necklace, T-Bar Closure, 1990s
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Athens, Athens
PRADA late '90s choker necklace with T-bar closure (purely for aesthetic purposes). Button stud closures on both sides behind the O-ring hardware with belt keepers. PRADA logo engrav...
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
18KT Gold Necklace with 14.75Ct. Cabochon Blue Sapphires and 2.25 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This lovely necklace is designed with 5 oval Blue Sapphire Cabochons, each set in an 18 kt yellow gold setting accented with round Brilliant Diamonds. The Sapphires hang from a neckl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Necklace with a Heart Motif on Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful diamond neckalce with drop heart motif in 18k white gold. This gorgeous necklace features 17 round diamonds bezel set at the center of a chain with a heart shape drop pendant pave set with 6 round diamonds. The diamond section is hinged between bezels for flexibility. A total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, G - H in color and SI in clarity totaling approximately 0.20 carat. The necklace is 15.50 inch long. The chain is cable link equipped wuth a lobster clasp. This gorgeous daimond necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
John Hardy Dot Collection Necklace, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Honolulu, HI
John Hardy Dot necklace in Sterling Silver & 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous John Hardy necklace is beautifully crafted in 6 oval sections in st...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Single Large Pearl Omega Chain Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Necklace Length: 17" Pearl Type: Cultured Pearl Bead Diameter : 13.5 mm Stamped: "14KT" "Indonesia...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Hearts Drop Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Diamond Heart Drop Necklace Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 19.2 Grams Chain Length: 17" Pe...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20.75ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Choker Necklace by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold and sterling silver, this stunning choker necklace is hand set in 20.75 carats blue sapphire and 5.72 carats of diamonds in blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Hermes Diamond Torsade Necklace 18K White Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and highly collectible Hermes Torsade diamond necklace. This no longer produced Hermes choker style necklace is featured in 18K high polish substantial white...
Diamond, White Gold
Faceted Black Onyx Gold Beaded Necklace 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Black onyx Total Weight: 33.4 Grams Length: 24" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Tri Colored Tourmaline Pendant Grape Rose Cut Garnet Sapphire 22k 18k Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
A rare tricolored tourmaline crystal showcases pink, lavender, grey, and green hues in this striking pendant. Grape garnet and sapphire provide complementary sparkle, while high-kara...
Tourmaline, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Rare Mings Hawaii Large Amber Bead Strand Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amber Total Weight: 94.8 Grams Necklace Length: 23" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authent...
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,500 / item
107.07 Carat Emerald Tanzanite Tassel Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning tassel necklace is handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 107.07 carats of emerald, 42.45 carats tanzanite, 17.59 carats mother of pearl and 2.01 carats of glimmering diamonds...
Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Faceted Quartz Heart Pendant and Beaded Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant removeable pendant necklace, featuring a faceted quartz heart pendant on a 14K yellow gold chain, accented with faceted smoky brown quartz...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Black Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully crafted pearl necklace features 12-16mm South Sea black pearls with a 14k white gold clasp. Black South Sea pearls are famed fo...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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...