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Prada is an Italian fashion company which is also known as a label and
fashion house which has retail outlets around the world, it is considered
one of the most influential clothes designers in the fashion industry. The
product range of
Prada features
handbags,
bags,
purses,
fashion
belts,
sandals,
shoes,
sneakers,
sunglasses,
leather accessories and now even Cell
phone in collaboration with LG.
The company was known as Prada Brothers and was founded in 1913 by Mario
Prada in Milan who use to make handbags, shoes, suitcases & trunks made from
walrus skin. He use to have two outlets in Milan and had clients across the
US and Europe. As the
prada
suitcases were made from heavy walrus skin it was impractical
to ship the suitcase by air travel, therefore Prada started concentrating on
designing lighter
leather handbags, leather accessories which were waterproof,
garments made of waterproof fabric. They added items made of high quality
crystals; tortoise shell and wood which were very durable.
The company started to decline in 1970's, it was in 1978 when Miuccia Prada
took over the company who had a doctorate in political science. She
inherited the leather goods business from her family and she had a sense for
fashion which was unmistakable. The prada label was only a financially
struggling leather good manufacturer who had stiff competition with fashion
labels like
Gucci
and others. Miuccia started turning things around and drove the House of
Prada from expansion to couture. She started by making
backpacks
bags made from Pocone which is a waterproof nylon and with some crunchy
polyester, parachute nylon and other synthetic fabrics.
In 1985 classic
Prada
handbag was unveiled which was simple, sleek, black stylish
nylon bag which became an overnight sensation. This bag became popular
because it was highly functional, sturdy, and fashionably practical. In 1989
Prada launched the "prêt-a-porter collection" of clothing which were
elegant, simple, made from luxurious fabric in basic colors which sky rocket
the Prada popularity and sale. In the same year Prada launched the Prada
line of footwear for women. Miuccia Prada took her grandfather's struggling
leather goods business and created a true million dollar empire which has
now stores around the world.
Prada was the leading force in fashion in 1990's, its signature look was the
high quality, smart looks, sophisticated products made from luxury fabric
with simple styles mostly in brown, gray, black, cream and green colors. The
clothing's were simply sexy without revealing too much skin they had simple
restructured shapes,
knee length skirts, skinny belts had become the currency of
success in the mid 90's. Her clothes are not exactly fashionable. There is
no defining accent, just a grouping of desirable useful things in exquisite
fabrics. . While the accessories included were the
leather
belts, series of
handbags,
and
high heels.
Prada is credited with many innovations in fabric and design from mirror
fragments to beaded latex, experimenting with unique blends of fabrics
without disturbing the caliber of the brand. Prada launched the Miu Miu line
which targeted the young consumers and was affordable. This collection had
the flowing shapes, colors and prints with a high end vintage look which set
it a part from other collection of Prada, it was followed up by Prada Sport
label 'Linea Rossa' which won the international award for accessories in
1993. Also followed by a line of Mens wear and lingerie collection.
In 1998 Prada opened its first menswear shop in Los angeles along with
Miu
Miu boutiques in Manhattan and Lasvegas. Prada is now a million
dollar concern owing outlets in almost every country across the globe. Prada
shoes for men and women are very popular in celebrities like Uma Thurman,
Cameron Diaz and fashion enthusiasts alike. The
ladies
handbags are widely popular specially the Prada Triangle which
is a status symbol in North America and Europe.
Prada has recently designed a mobile phone with LG which is known as the
Prada Phone by
LG KE850.
This phone will be available at selected prada outlet across the UK, Germany
and other countries.
Prada's classic apparel and footwear collection includes:
prada handbags,
prada shoes,
prada sunglasses,
prada bags,
lg
prada,
prada purses,
prada sneakers,
prada phone,
prada purse,
pink prada purse,
prada eyewear,
prada glasses,
lg prada phone,
prada eyeglasses,
prada perfume,
prada grommet,
prada sun glasses
Other popular handbags & footwear:
coach handbags,
designer handbags,
replica handbags,
chanel handbags,
gucci handbags,
prada handbags,
louis vuitton handbags,
juicy couture handbags,
fendi handbags,
jordan shoes,
nike shoes,
nike
shox,
nike dunks,
air force ones,
air
max,
nike
sb,
prom shoes,
ballet shoes,
vans shoes,
pointe shoes,
puma shoes,
converse shoes,
adidas shoes,
coach shoes,
prada shoes,
ice cream shoes,
diesel shoes,
timberland shoes,
gucci shoes,
nike running shoes,
bape shoes,
skateboarding shoes,
ugg
shoes
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