The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.
When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), 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, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, 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 Prada 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, more playful 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.
Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.
Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.
Prada SS 2008 James Jean Purple Printed "Fairy" Silk Runway Top IT 44
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Prada Spring/Summer 2008 multicolour silk top featuring an illustrated fairy and floral print by James Jean, stand collar, cut out front, snap button fastening, short sleev...
Prada 2017 Top Coton Bleu Pastel FR40 Baby Blue Poplin Ascot Shirt UK12 US10
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Prada shirt from 2017 in sky blue cotton poplin, slightly loose and straight cut, classic collar with a lavallière tie, fastened at the front with 7 buttons and at the back with a zi...
Prada S/S 2008 Grey Sheer Printed Capelet Blouse
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2008 collection of Prada, this sheer blouse is constructed in a fine, semi-transparent slate-grey fabric carrying a large-scale figurative print in tones of ochre, ecru,...
Prada 2019 Top Soie Marine FR40 Silk Twill Ascot Sleeveless Blouse UK12 US10
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Prada 2019 top in navy blue silk twill with a white geometric print, featuring a lavallière collar fastened with six buttons, and no sleeves. Size IT 44 (FR 40, UK 12, US 10): should...
Prada White Cotton Ruffled Top - 40
By Prada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Prada White Cotton Ruffled Top - 40 This pretty white lightweight cotton top has a ruffle front detail, top buttons at an angle along the front, has...
Prada 2019 Top Soie Parme FR40 Silk Twill Ascot Sleeveless Blouse UK12 US10
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Prada 2019 top in mauve silk twill with an ecru and burgundy geometric print, lavallière collar fastened with six buttons, sleeveless. Size IT 44 (FR 40, UK 12, US 10): shoulders 38 ...
Prada Spring / Summer 2008 Runway James Jean Fairy Print Top in Green Silk
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
PRADA S/S 2008 RUNWAY JAMES JEAN FAIRY PRINT TOP IN GREEN SILK 44 IT Look 1 from the Prada Spring / Summer 2008 runway collection. Iconic James Jean fairy illustration button up sho...
Prada, shirt with stones on the collar.
By Prada
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Prada, Black shirt with stones on the collar. The item is in very good condition, its missing 3 stones in the collar. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: 38 - fits like an S ...
Prada 2014 Top soie écru FR40 Ecru Silk and beige Stitches Blouse UK12 US10
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Prada blouse in ecru silk crepe cut "raw", assembled "inside out" and stitched with an apparent seam in barely contrasting beige thread, high collar closed in the back by 6 butto...
Prada 2017 Top dentelle FR40 Navy Jersey Lace collar T shirt Top UK12 US10
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Prada 2015 t-shirt in soft navy blue cotton jersey, round neck decorated with a black lace ruffle, short sleeves. Size L or 40FR or UK12 and US10: shoulders 44 cm, chest 50 cm; l...
PRADA red yellow silk HOLLIDAY & BROWN LONDON Blouse Shirt 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada 'Holliday & Brown London' re-edited printed shirt in red, yellow and dark brown silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size 40 Size S Sh...
Prada 2020 Top Chemise anthracite FR40 Dark Grey Cotton Top Shirt UK12 US10
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Prada short-sleeved shirt in "technical" cotton (78% cotton, polyamide and elastane) in anthracite gray, notched collar closed by 6 buttons along the entire height, chest pocket,...
PRADA black & blue silk PATCHWORK Cap Sleeve Blouse Shirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada oversized sleeveless blouse in black and midnight blue in camouflage patchwork style silk (100%), wool (52%), silk (48%). Lined in black silk (56%) and polyester...
PRADA White Cotton Button Down Shirt Blouse, Size 40
By Prada
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top is designed by Prada, it features front and rear button closure, front and rear collar detail, front side pocket and attached belt design detail with bow cl...
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Pink Paisley Sheer Button Rhinestone Cuff Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in pink, mauve, and mint. It has a pointed collar, French cuffs, and square rhinestone cufflinks...
Gianni Versace Silk Floral Motif Print Blouse
By Gianni Versace
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace silk blouse. Cream with pale pink flowers, silver metallic speckles with gold, green, black, red and lavend...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A great silk top by Roberto Cavalli. The top is emerald green and black in colour with a frill neckline and short sleeves. It has a black silk tie belt.
Vivienne Westwood gold crochet lurex long-sleeve cropped corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood corset ▪ Gold crocheted lurex yarn ▪ Built-in boned corset ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Wide neckline ▪ Cropped length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Made in England
Bottega Veneta Multicolored Short Sleeves Blouse Top, Size 38
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top features abstract patter print with asymmetric fit design.
Gianni Versace "Native American" Print Silk Shirt
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A very rare true piece of wearable art created by Gianni Versace, circa 1993. A beautiful Gianni Versace Silk Print in excellent condition, the "Nat...
S/S 1993 Gianni Versace Couture Medusa Silk Baroque Horology Print Button Top
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a splendid printed silk button-up blouse designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1993 collection. Featuring multiple King Louis XIV-style clocks, multiple Medusa cameos, Roman numerals, golden sun buttons, and a hidden-button front closure, this shirt is truly a work of art. Reminiscent of the house's iconic 'Le Roi Soleil' print, this piece expresses Gianni's famed love for art and its history. Perfect for any art lover or Versace collector...
JOHN GALLIANO Top - ivory tablier in silk chiffon from the FW 2005 season.
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Ivory "Show" top - tablier in 100% silk chiffon by John Galliano from the Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2005 collection. The neckline at the front is decorated with a flat vertical curle...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Blush Pink Lurex Knit Belted Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a semi-sheer blush pink lurex Gucci blouse, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, versions of this shimmery top debuted on the season's runway with...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue silk Lavalliere Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue silk lavalliere blouse featuring an all-over flower print, a front button fastening with attached lavalliere, bishop sleeves and buttoned cuffs. Circa 19...
ETRO multicolor FLORAL DEVORE VELVET LACE CAMISOLE Tank Top Shirt 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro spaghetti top in black, burgundy and forrest green viscose (82%) and silk (18%) floral devore velvet. Embellished with black lace at the neckline. Comes with adj...
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Tropical Print Wrap Blouse Top 38
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
The vibrant botanical print, tropical hues and airy handle of this amazing Emilio Pucci wrap blouse combine to create the ideal vacation piece. The blouse is cut from a soft cotton...
Prada Cruise 2012 Heart Print Ruffled Silk Blouse
By Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Long sleeve blouse crafted from lightweight silk with a softly textured finish, featuring an all-over heart motif printed throughout. The design is defined by a pointed collar, centr...
Prada F/W 1997 Olive Silk Beaded Runway Top
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in PARIS, FR
Seen during the Fall Winter 1997 Prada runway. Outstanding Prada top from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, crafted in Italy from olive-toned silk, accentuated by refined hand-applie...
Prada Denim Sleeveless Top With Neck Tie
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Denim Sleeveless Top With Neck Tie Cotton light weight denim top with button up closure and self tie feature neck. Rrp £440 Size - 42IT Condition - Excellent Composition -...
Prada Black top in excellent condition
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Prada sleeveless top with high neck and back closure High collar and double layer Composition 100% silk Measures: Petto 64cm Length 68cm
Prada Logo Cotton Top
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Logo Cotton Top Multicoloured, sleeveless top with black cross over straps and a square neckline. Rrp £433 Size - 38IT Condition - Excellent Composition - 94% Cotton, 6% E...
Maglia nera Prada con manica 3/4
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Blusa nera Prada con manica 3/4, collo a giro e e bordini arricciati La sua linea permette di essere abbinata facilmente con tutti gli outfit, da quelli più spostivi a quelli più ele...
Maglia rosa Prada con fiocco dietro al collo
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Blusa Prada rosa chiaro con manica 3/4 e fiocco nella parte posteriore del collo. Comoda ed elegante, ideale per outfit casual o chic, di adatta facilmente ad ogni look e colori. eti...
Maglia Prada in seta color perla
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Blusa Prada in seta color perla con colletto coreana. Il colore è facilmente abbinabile per creare look sofisticati Chiusura sulla parte posteriore del collo con due bottoncini Vest...
PRADA Size 2 Black Brown Cotton Nylon Blouse
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA blouse comes in a black cotton / nylon featuring a brown trim, spread collar, and a buttoned closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 38 Measurement...
Gilet Prada in cachemire pari al nuovo
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Prada gilet dark blu in cachemire Taschino frontale Coulisse in vita con fiocco bianco e azzurro Taglia small Misure: Spalle 40cm Petto 50cm Lunghezza 50cm
Prada Silk Ruffle Detail Top
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Silk Ruffle Detail Top Black, sleeveless top designed with ruffle embellishment along the centre. Featuring sheer trim detail, round neckline and concealed zip fastening to ...
Prada Cotton Top
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Cotton Top Black, sleeveless top designed with patch pockets to the front. Detailed with centre button fastening to rear and round neckline. Size – 42IT Condition – Very Go...