Prada: 10 Facts About The Italian Fashion House
Journalist & TV Personality Scott Evans photographed for Kolor Magazine wearing Prada.
As one of the oldest fashion houses, Prada, founded by Mario Prada in 1913, remains at the forefront of cutting-edge luxury. Now under the helm of his youngest granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, the Italian brand has amassed a worldwide cult following that covets Prada’s ready-to-wear since it’s introduction with the fall/winter 1988 collection, shoes, bags and accessories for men and women.
WHEN WAS PRADA FOUNDED?
1913
WHO FOUNDED PRADA?
Mario Prada
WHERE IS PRADA BASED?
Milan, Italy
WHO IS PRADA’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR?
Miuccia Prada, (1978-presentt) joined the family business in 1987 is the current co-creative director of Prada. As of April 2nd, 2020, Raf Simons joined the Prada brand as co-creative director, according to Prada.com. In this role Simons, who’s previously held creative direction positions at Jil Sander, Christian Dior, and Calvin Klein, will “work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibilities for creative input and decision-making.”
WHO IS PRADA OWNED BY?
Prada S.p.A | The Prada family owns 80 percent of the Prada Group according to The Fashion Law.
WHAT does PRADA MEAN?
Prada is the surname for Italian Fashion designer Mario Prada and the Prada family.
What is Prada KNOWN FOR?
Prada is most know for:
Its water-resistant ‘Pocono’ nylon accessories first released in 1984. Prada relaunched the styles in 2019 with the 2019 Re-Nylon campaign.
Their Prada America’s Cup sneakers which started the trend for high-end designer sneakers.
Noteworthy collection including the brands Fall/Winter 1988 womenswear collection, the Spring/Summer 2011 womenswear collection, and the Autumn/Winter 2022 menswear show.
Does Prada own Gucci?
The Prada Group does not own Gucci. Gucci is currently owned by Kering, a French luxury fashion group and the Prada Group owns Prada, Miu, Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa. According to Esquire.com, in 1998 Prada announced that it had acquired a 9.5 percent stake in Gucci, but Patrizio Bertelli (Miuccia Prada’s husband) later sold his 9.5 percent stake to LVMH for $140 million in January 1999.
WHAT IS THE PRADA SYMBOL?
An upside-down triangle that reads Prada Milano and the founding year 1913. You can buy Prada Enamel Triangle Logo Clip Earring on bergdorfgoodman.com.
