Carrying a Prada handbag feels like holding a piece of Italian luxury. The Prada brand has been innovative and working towards perfection for over a century. Prada purses have been seen on the arms of celebrities, influencers, and royalty, and a pre-loved Prada handbag from The Purse Ladies is the perfect addition to your collection.
Fit for Royalty
In 1913, Mario Prada opened the first Prada store, launching the fashion house in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. You may recognize the name of the galleria as the world's oldest active luxury shopping mall. It is no wonder the Milanese elite became regular Prada customers and began carrying the bags and trunks with them on their travels.
Only six years after the store opened, the Prada brand was granted the highest honor in Italian manufacturing: Official Supplier of the Italian Royal Household. Prada became the Italian royal family's go-to brand for travel luggage and handbags.
A Family Affair
When he was ready to retire, Mario Prada left the Prada fashion house in the hands of his daughter Luisa. Luisa and her daughter Miuccia went on to propel the Milanese brand into global recognition.
Miuccia joined the family business in 1970 as a head designer. At the time, Miuccia held a PhD in political science from the University of Milan, had studied mime at the Piccolo Teatro, and was heavily involved in the women's rights movement of the era. A woman who wore many hats, she set her sights on changing the family business for the better and ushering in a new age at Prada.
The mother-and-daughter duo released luxury bags, luggage, and backpacks, and then, with Miuccia's future husband, co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli, they ventured into the world of designer apparel. From the start, the Prada clothing line has been incredibly well-received. By the 1990s, Prada was a name every fashion-focused person knew and wanted in their closet.
The Iconic Prada Triangle
The Prada logo, an inverted triangle bearing the brand's name, was created in 1919. After the house became official purveyors for the Italian royal family, Prada was permitted to use the royal family's coat of arms. The House of Savoy emblem is found at the bottom of the logo as a crest featuring a cross. The crest is surrounded by knotted rope and topped with a crown.
The Prada logo has remained unchanged for over a century. Unlike many luxury brands that have undergone redesigns, Prada has remained true to the historic logo that represents heritage. Whether new or purchased resale from The Purse Ladies website or Boca Raton, Florida store, each pre-loved Prada handbag honors the origins of a truly remarkable brand.
Materials and Innovation
Prada purses are among the most coveted in high fashion, and pre-owned Prada handbags are highly desirable in the second-hand market. With timeless and trendy designs and impeccable manufacturing, Prada bags have a place in every fashionable individual's wardrobe.
Perhaps the most famous Prada bags are in the Vela collection, designed by Miuccia Prada herself. The collection features nylon cross-body bags, totes, backpacks, and purses. While nylon hasn't historically been viewed as a luxury material, the development and sourcing of Prada nylon fabric reflects the level of quality you'd come to expect.
The specialty nylon in the Vela collection is called "Pocono." It is a waterproof and exceptionally strong fabric. Bags made from Pocono nylon can withstand daily use, fast-moving city life, travel, and everything in between.
Prada also offers lines of raffia-effect crocheted bags in a wide range of styles and sizes. These bags are the perfect addition to any spring or summer outfit. The fine workmanship of the stitching on these bags is a testament to the attention to detail and care that goes into the production of each Prada piece.
Leather Prada handbags look and feel like luxury items. Buttery, soft-grain leather and smooth metal finishes are a tactile testimony to quality.
Buying Prada at The Purse Ladies
Purchasing your next Prada purse with The Purse Ladies is an excellent decision. Our company ensures that each handbag and designer accessory we sell is genuine and authenticated.
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and the Prada name has certainly been flattered. Buy with confidence at The Purse Ladies, as our pre-owned Prada handbags are all covered by a lifetime authenticity guarantee. Every piece we sell has gone through a double verification process conducted by our team of luxury experts.
When treated with care, a pre-loved Prada bag can look and feel just as good today as it did the day it was released. If you are looking for used Prada bags for sale, The Purse Ladies should be your first stop. Whether you want to buy or sell pre-owned designer handbags, reach out today or visit us in-person at our Boca Raton, Florida location.