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.
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Givenchy Paris Winter 2006 Textured Wool Blazer with Raw Edge Finish Size 36
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, DE
A sharply tailored yet subtly deconstructed blazer from Givenchy’s Winter 2006 collection, representing the house’s transitional moment in the mid-2000s. The piece reflects a refined...
Gucci S/S 2010 Runway Blazer with Open Lace-Up Sleeves by Frida Giannini IT44
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and collectible tailored blazer from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection, designed under the creative direction of Frida Giannini. A sleek and structured silhouette crafted fr...
Jil Sander by Raf Simons F/W 2007 Black Shimmer Tailored Blazer Size XS
By Jil Sander by Raf Simons
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautifully tailored blazer from Raf Simons’ Fall/Winter 2007 collection for Jil Sander. Cut in the house’s signature minimalist silhouette, the jacket features sharp notch lapels,...
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Black Cotton Jacket, FW 2003, IT 38, Padded
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
From Tom Ford’s unforgettable Fall/Winter 2003 collection for Gucci, this structured black jacket is a striking example of his bold, sensual tailoring. Crafted in Italy from 100% cot...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage FW 2003 Black Wool Tailored Button Blazer IT 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic piece from the Fall/Winter 2003 Dolce & Gabbana mainline collection, this highly sought-after “Button Jacket” is one of the standout silhouettes of the season. Instantl...
Early 2000s Prada Sport Black Leather & Wool Hybrid 2-Way Zip Jacket IT40
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
This jacket from Prada Sport, dating to the early 2000s, embodies the label’s distinctive fusion of technical performance wear and fashion-forward design. Under Miuccia Prada’s direc...
PRADA 2007 Vintage black wool degrade fabric blazer jacket IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2007 Vintage black wool degrade fabric blazer jacket IT38 XS Reference: PYCN/A00126 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2007 - Runway Material: Wool, Blend Color: ...
PRADA black wool & silk Blazer Jacket 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada classic blazer in black wool (52%) and silk (48%). Features two flap pockets on the front. Opens with five push buttons on the front. Lined in black rayon (100%)...
PRADA black wool CLASSIC Blazer Jacket 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada classic notch lapel blazer in black virgin wool (100%) and lined in black viscose (100%). Thes design features two front flap pockets, one slit chest pocket, bel...
Prada Double-Breasted Blazer
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Double-Breasted Blazer Tailored black blazer featuring a double-breasted front with fabric-covered buttons, buttoned cuffs, and rear slit. Fully lined, designed in a classic,...
Prada Wool jacket size 46
By Prada
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Virgin wool (97%) and other fibers Grey color Button closure Two pockets Length shoulder/hem cm 95 (22,8 inches) Shoulder cm 42 (16,5 inches)
PRADA black wool 2008 CHAIN TRIM TWEED Jacket 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada jacket in black tweed viscose (71%) and wool (29%). Features a fitted silhouette with cropped length, tailored through the body for a sharp, polished profile, fi...
