01.27.2022 Written by Arav Jaswal

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Over the years, designer brand, Prada, has been continuously linked with high-class modernity, or extravagance. Today, over a hundred years later, Prada has left its imprint on the fashion world as one the most monumental fashion marques ever. However, there was a time, not too long ago, when this name was just a bijou leather merchandise shop in Milan, Italy.

 

After being established in 1913, the establishment’s niche consisted of simple leather goods and British luggage bags. Mario Prada, the man that started this venture, believed that women do not have any authority to be involved in such a business. Despite trying his best to stay true to his word, this all changed when Mr. Prada found out his son had zero interest in continuing his father’s creation. With time, his daughter, Luisa, took over the endeavour and ran it until 1978. The rest is history, as Miuccia Prada succeeded her mother and took over the family business. 

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In 1984, Miuccia Prada's first “eye-opening” design came to the world. It was a line of luxurious black handbags fabricated from woven nylon. They became an overnight success and are known as the classic Prada handbag. By 1989, Miuccia had designed her first women's wear collection, which was regarded highly for dropped waistlines and narrow belts. These particular designs were honoured for their quality fabrics, clean lines, and fundamental colours.

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Resources:
“Miuccia Prada.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, https://www.forbes.com/profile/miuccia-prada/?sh=6ff730a55470.
O'hagan, Andrew. “Power of One | Miuccia Prada's Circle of Influence.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 27 May 2013, https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/27/t-magazine/power-of-one-miuccia-pradas-circle-of-influence.html.