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.
MARNI black leather DRAWSTRING HOBO Shoulder Bag
By Marni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marni small tassel drawstring bucket bag in black calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Comes with an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap. Unlined. Has been carr...
$561
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in
2000s Miu Miu Black Matelasse Leather Magnetic Hinged Closure Pouch / Clutch
By Miu Miu
Located in Arnhem, NL
Miu Miu clutch made of black Matelasse leather and gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with fabric. It consists of one compartment with a slide side pocket. The bag is in very...
Gucci Black Leather Pleated Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Amman, JO
Gucci Black Leather Pleated Hobo Shoulder Bag Effortlessly elegant, this Gucci Black Leather Pleated Hobo Shoulder Bag is crafted from supple black leather with beautifully gathered...
Gucci Black Smooth Calfskin Hasler Horsebit 73 Small Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Black Smooth Calfskin Hasler Horsebit 73 Small Bucket Bag SKU: 153690 MSRP: 2500.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Gucci is renowned for lookin...
Gucci Black Vinyl, Lambskin & Rust Enamel Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gucci Black Vinyl, Lambskin & Rust Enamel Bucket Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB3223 Brand: Gucci Model: Bucket Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: 524823525040 Age: 2018 RRP: £...
1980s Mark Cross Black Leather Small Bucket Bag
By Mark Cross
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mark Cross 1990’s black leather small bucket bag with silver flat link double chain handles. Can be worn with the chains doubled on one shoulder or single cross body. Black semi poli...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Horsebit Bucket Bag Black Small
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bucket bag is crafted of black smooth calfskin and nubuck leather, featuring a top drawstring closure that opens to a professionally cleaned coated interior ...
ALEXANDER WANG black leather DIEGO MEDIUM Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Alexander Wang
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alexander Wang Diego bucket bag in black grained leather and chunyk antique gold-tone studs. Open pocket at the back. Closes with a drawstring. Lined in black nylon with a zipper pocket against the back. Has been carried with some faint smoke odor...
PRADA black CRYSTAL SATIN MINI BUCKET Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini bucket bag in black satin fully encrusted in black rhinestones, designed in a compact, softly structured silhouette that radiates refined evening glamour. T...
CHANEL black leather 1990s MINI BUCKET Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Bucket shoulder bag in black lambskin leather. Designed in a softly structured, compact silhouette, this charming piece features gold-tone hardware, oversi...
