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 In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals.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 forest green DOUBLE BREASTED LEATHER Coat Jacket 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada double-breasted coat in forest green lambskin with notch collar in dark brown Persian lamb fur, two front flap pockets, and chest poc...
$1,771Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Green & Green Faux Fur
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Emerald Green & Green Faux Fur The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edwardian Er...
$1,771Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Green & Green Faux Fur - Size 14 UK
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Emerald Green & Green Faux Fur - Size 14 UK The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edwardian Era of Fashion. A timeless design to be be worn for a lifetime and to treasure forever. This waisted coat flatters every woman and the bell sleeve shows the 70s inspired feel. Handmade in London, made with 100% Italian Lambs Leather and the highest quality of real like faux fur to match, this luxury item is an investment piece to wear for a lifetime. All of our faux fur is the most stunning, soft and beautiful quality making this leather coat a beautiful luxury item. Colour: Emerald Green & Emerald Green Faux Fur...
$1,771Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Green & Green Faux Fur - Size 8 UK
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat in Emerald Green & Green Faux Fur - Size 8 UK The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edwardian Era of Fashion. A timeless design to be be worn for a lifetime and to treasure forever. This waisted coat flatters every woman and the bell sleeve shows the 70s inspired feel. Handmade in London, made with 100% Italian Lambs Leather and the highest quality of real like faux fur to match, this luxury item is an investment piece to wear for a lifetime. All of our faux fur is the most stunning, soft and beautiful quality making this leather coat a beautiful luxury item. Colour: Emerald Green & Emerald Green Faux Fur...
MIU MIU Green Leather Buttoned Jacket
By Miu Miu
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MIU MIU Green Leather Jacket Made in Italy Size S 3 button closure Slightly cropped Small hole on left arm (pictured)
Prada Vintage Leather Coat in Brown
By Prada
Located in Carnate, IT
Prada Vintage Leather Coat in Brown Prada raincoat. In nylon, seaver fur, leather details. Lined in rayon and acetate. The lining and the fur co...
$1,771Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
Verheyen London Edward Leather Trench Coat in Green and White Faux Fur, Size 10
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Trench Coat in Green and White Faux Fur, Size 10 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edw...
Ferre Green Shearling Coat IT42
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Krakow, PL
Material: 100% natural fur Color: Green Closure: Double-breasted with buttons Decor: Embossing, silver hardware Length (back): 94 cm / 37 in Shoulder width: 42 cm / 16.5 in Bust: ...
Prada Custom Painted Leather & Mink Fur Biker Jacket
By Prada
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Prada Custom Painted Leather & Mink Fur Biker Jacket Oversized, soft bright red leather jacket with mink fur lining in contrasting black. Custom hand-painted design two ...
Prada Vintage Wool Jacket with Fur Collar - '10s
By Prada
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Prada jacket made in Italy, crafted from 100% wool with contrasting shearling trims and a dyed sheep fur collar. Double-breasted, padded for warmth, and tailored to define the waist....
Prada camel wool goat hair double breasted coat
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Prada camel goat hair wool double breasted coat. - Featuring eight front buttons fastening, two flap pockets with buttons, and a back waist strap. - 52% Wool, 48% A...
Prada Camel Wool Angora Goat Hair Double Breasted Coat
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Prada camel wool double breasted coat from fall 1996 collection. - Featuring eight front buttons fastening, two flap pockets with buttons, ...
Prada Camel Wool Angora Goat Hair Double Breasted Coat
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Prada camel wool double breasted coat from fall 1996 collection. - Featuring eight front buttons fastening, two flap pockets with buttons, ...
Gianni Versace Jeans Couture Green Long Zip Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Gianni Versace Jeans Couture green thick cottonlong zip jacket. - Two parallel panel gold toned zipper fastening with one detachable gold toned metal "Medusa". - Tw...
Chanel Green Wool Gripoix Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel green wool mandarin collar jacket from fall 1996 collection. Still look fresh and great after twenty years! - Featuring eleven gri...
Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Suede Leather Long Coat
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Gucci by Tom Ford brown suede leather long coat without button closure. - Featuring a open split cuff and back vent. This long suede coat is made in very fine light suede leather...
