| PRADA History Prada, originally known as Fratelli Prada ("Prada Brothers"), was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. In 1978, Mario's granddaughter Miuccia Prada inherited what was still a leather goods business (primarily, handbags and shoes) from her mother, and led the company's expansion into haute couture. Miuccia first gained her reputation for creative use of materials and simple, modern lines with her 1985 line of sleek black handbags made from parachute nylon. These novel, high- priced bags quickly became widely sought after. Currently, the material is referred to as Tessuto. Prada's first ready-to- wear collection was designed by Miuccia Prada in 1989. The collection's plain, modern lines were a stark contrast to other labels' flamboyant, sexual designs, and fueled a sharp rise in Prada's popularity. In addition to the original Prada line, the company introduced the Miu Miu collection, a lower priced line aimed at a younger audience, in 1992. The Miu Miu line, which shares Miuccia Prada's nickname, emphasizes earthy colors. The Prada Sport collection followed. Prada rose to fashion primacy in the early 1990s on a look epitomized by thick, square glasses and garish colors known as "Prada Ugly." The look of the early 21st century has been described as that of a "chic neo- fascist army" by the New York Times. Other critics have described Prada's look by comparing it to Gucci. Prada won a Council of Fashion Designers of America International Award for accessories in 1993. Although Prada remains the pinnacle of contemporary fashion following Tom Ford’s retirement, it continues to derive the overwhelming bulk of its revenues from the original leather goods business, the sale of shoes and handbags. Other labels within the Prada Group corporate umbrella include Helmut Lang and Jil Sander. |
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