The brainchild of Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), 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 parent brand Prada, an iconic Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913.
Miuccia, the granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, joined the family business 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, the brand 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.
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.
Today, Miuccia still heads the fresh, colorful and quirky Miu Miu line, which is embraced by celebrities with a similar sense of sartorial rebellion, like Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Chloë Sevigny.
Miu Miu’s iconic handbags and purses are upbeat, daring and youthful. The sequined Club version is a favorite, available in matelassé leather in neutrals, bright colors or metallics. The sparkling, embellished Crystal is a stunning standalone, while the Madras is a classic structured leather design.
Find vintage Miu Miu dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Wool and mohair jacquard skirt with animal pattern 49 Av Junko Shimada
By Junko Shimada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool and mohair jacquard skirt with animal pattern. Satin rayon or polyester lining. Gold metal zip closure on the middle back. 2 pockets on the front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Jacquard draped skirt with leopard pattern ANNE FONTAINE
By Anne Fontaine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard draped skirt with leopard pattern. Main fabric composition: polyester. Acetate lining. Zip closure on the left side. SIZE 38 (FR) M
Jacquard skirt with animal pattern VALENTINO
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard skirt with animal pattern. Main fabric composition: 44% cotton, 24% acrylic, 20% wool, 12% silk. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (It) 38...
Cotton skirt with leopard print and one blue inset on the side JUST CAVALLI
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton skirt with leopard print and one blue inset on the side . Fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% stretch Branded suds. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. P...
Straight skirt with leopard print Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Straight skirt with leopard print . No fabric tag composition but probably rayon and branded acetate lining. Invisible zip on the left side with branded button and buttonhole. SIZE ...
Black straight skirt with leopard print padded side Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black straight skirt with leopard print padded side . Main fabric: 67% wool, 33% silk. Padded filling : polyester. Zip and hook& eye closure in the middle front. Authenticity hologr...
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This elegant Dolce & Gabbana skirt is crafted with an A-line silhouette and made from luxurious silk with a bold leopard pattern in shades of brown and beige. Perfect for adding a to...
Roberto Cavalli Leopard Print Skirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli leopard print cotton skirt is detailed with gold hardware center-back zipper which measures 6". The waistband measures 2" in wi...
Alaia Leopard Print Knit Pencil Skirt, Fall-Winter 1991-1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless and endlessly versatile is the leopard print. Even more when this leopard print is iconic ! From one of the most recognizable and famous Alaïa collection, this Fall-Winter 1991-1992 jacquard-knit wool pencil skirt will look as chic styled with knee boots or sandals. Unlined, it is labelled a size S. Pulls on to wear, the fabric does have stretch. Fits approx. : US 2-6 / FR 36-38 Measurements (taken flat and unstretched) : Waist approx. 31-32 cm (12.2-12.6 inches) Hips approx. 37 cm (14.6 inches) Total length (waist to hem) approx. 54 cm (21.3 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photo : Picture n° 3 -> "Alaia Throws A Curve" by Jean Baptiste Mondino...
Alaia Leopard Print Skirt 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alaïa leopard print skirt from 1991, a striking example of the house’s iconic celebration of the female form through precision knit constru...
Valentino Miss V Leopard Print Pleated Skirt - '90s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Valentino pleated skirt from the Miss V label, combines 90s nostalgia with modern style. Made of 100% wool, this midi skirt features a chic pleated...
Dolce & Gabbana Animalier skirt size 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Silk (93%) and elasthane Black lace at bottom Animalier print Grey colour Total length cm 46 (18.11 inches)
