Prada F/W 2012 Geometric Print Crystal & Plexi Embellished Maxi Vest

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Prada F/W 2012 Geometric Print Crystal & Plexi Embellished Maxi Vest

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Muccia Prada, the visionary behind the Italian house of Prada, is known for her subversive approach to fashion. She famously introduced the use of nylon to high fashion in the 1990s, giving luxury a new dimension that was free from traditional ideas. Describing her creative process as “always trying to go against the rules, the cliché” in an interview for Vogue, Muccia has consistently created unique designs that feel contemporary years after their debut. The Prada 2012 Fall/Winter collection went beyond mainstream futuristic fashion trends to deliver a compelling lineup of “virtual princesses” in an array of embellished suits, sleeveless coatdresses, and other tailored garments. Complete with sleek, Japanese manga inspired dip dyed hair, heavily lined eyes, and glittering cat-eye sunglasses, these virtual princesses were compelling avatars of Prada’s desire to convey “the pleasure of fashion.” As seen as look #37 on that season’s runway and in an ad campaign photographed by Steven Meisel, this sensational maxi vest is quintessential Prada at its best. Done in a luxurious silk and wool blend, this beautifully tailored maxi vest features a geometric jacquard print in rich tones of black, white, and lavender grey. The sleeveless design begins with a scoop neckline and falls from the shoulders to a straight hem just below the knee, creating an A line silhouette. The vest closes with a single metal ball button closure near the neckline, allowing the vest to overlap at the bust and torso before opening to a long, elegant slit. Two long origami-like side pleats at the back of the vest add depth and structure while emphasizing the line from the shoulder, giving this vest a regal feel. Size 42 IT Size estimate: Medium Measurements: Bust: 36 inches Waist: 38 inches Length: 43 inches The front of the vest is adorned with white plexi, metal, and crystal embellishments arranged in large diamond and triangle shapes that complement the print beneath, giving the eye something new to appreciate at each angle. A special addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this incredible maxi vest can easily be styled as part of a layered pant and dress ensemble as seen on the runway and is the perfect choice for a gala, wedding, or special occasion. This 2012 Prada maxi vest is fully lined in black silk and closes with a single metal ball button closure at the center front placket. The print is signed ‘Prada’ throughout. In excellent condition, it has been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.

Designer:
Miuccia Prada
Brand:
Prada
Dimensions:
Length: 43 in (109.22 cm)Marked Size: 42 IT (EU)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Seller Location:
Boca Raton, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU73016904012

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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.