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.
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By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
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By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
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By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
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By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
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By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU Sellier Orange / White Interlace Leather Medium Top Handle Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. This limited edition Fendi Peekaboo is made f...
Delvaux Tempête MM Leather Top Handle Bag in Orange
By Delvaux
Located in London, GB
- Orange Crispy Calf leather exterior - Silver-tone hardware - Signature Tempête studded clasps at front - Structured top handle silhouette - Detachable and adjustable shoulder strap...
Paloma Picasso Tangerine "X" shoulder bag
By Paloma Picasso
Located in New York, NY
This Paloma Picasso Tangerine shoulder bag has the Iconic "X" signature logo. The Gilded gold-tone metal straps can be adjusted to either 13 1/2", or to 25 1/2" in length. This bag h...
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By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Scaled to a jewel-like proportion, this Hermès Constance 18cm distills bold color and precise structure into a compact, statement-making silhouette. Rendered in the house’s iconic or...
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By Prada
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Prada Silver Lizard Micro Cahier Bag is in pristine condition. Stunning exotic in mixed metallics; silver lizard skin with gold hardware. Long gold tone chain strap....
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sparkle Bags Disclaimer This authentic Chanel represents a sophisticated fusion of classic design and contemporary artistry. Meticulously crafted...
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rendered in a rich caramel tone that feels both warm and quietly indulgent, this Chanel Classic Wallet on Chain captures the house’s signature elegance in a more compact, effortlessl...
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel crossbody bag is crafted in textured red caviar leather, offering a durable yet supple surface that holds its structured silhouette beautifully. Its compact design balanc...
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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