Prada Mini Silk Dress
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: M (UK)
- Period:
- Material Notes:Composition - 100% Silk
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition - Very Good.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
Prada
The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.
When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.
Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.
Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.
Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Marchesa Silk & Crystal GownBy MarchesaLocated in London, GBMarchesa Silk & Crystal Gown Stunning black one shoulder gown in silk. Embellished with a removable crystal belt and one shoulder trimmed to m...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
- Filiarmi Strapless Dress With Silk Ruffle NecklineLocated in London, GBFiliarmi Strapless Dress With Silk Ruffle Neckline Black 'Diana' dress designed with sweetheart neckline embellished with white ruffle. Featuring fitted silhouette, mid-calf length a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Mes Demoiselles Cotton Shirt DressBy Mes DemoisellesLocated in London, GBMes Demoiselles Cotton Shirt Dress Black mini 'Offy' dress designed with white petticoat detail. Featuring ruffled bodice and fabric feathering accent. Styled with long sleeves, clas...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
- Daname Modal Blend Maxi DressLocated in London, GBDaname Modal Blend Maxi Dress Black 'Bianca' dress designed with gold ring gathered deep V-Neckline detailed with collar. Featuring fitted silhouette with slightly flared bottom and ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress
- Muzungu Sisters Ruffle Tiered Silk DressLocated in London, GBMuzungu Sisters Ruffle Tiered Silk Dress Black 'Lola' dress designed with Berry Snail print throughout. Featuring ruffled round neckline, short sleev...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Summer Dresses
- Versace Medusa Detail Crepe Mini DressBy VersaceLocated in London, GBVersace Medusa Detail Crepe Mini Dress Short black dress designed with the brand's signature 'Medusa' to the shoulder. Featuring scoop neckline, pleat detailing to the side and zip c...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress
- Worlds End orange cotton jersey toga dress with Henri Matisse print, A / W 1982By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Vivienne WestwoodLocated in London, GB- Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren - Henri Matisse - Femmes et Singes (1954) printed in brown 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-W...Category
1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
- 1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist 1By Alberta FerrettiLocated in New York, NY1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist Bridal Gown With Embroidered SleevesCategory
1990s Italian Wedding Dresses
- UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2004 Black Silk & Tassle Evening Gown Dress 40By Gucci, Tom Ford for GucciLocated in Switzerland, CHRARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING PIECE BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL COLLECTION IN FALL 2004 FOR GUCCI Seen on the runway show, in the AD campaign and in many editorials One of the key...Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
- Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 1996 Black Jersey Dress Gown w Pony Hair Belt 42By Tom Ford for GucciLocated in Montgomery, TXVintage Runway Tom Ford for Gucci Black Jersey Dress Gown F/W 1996 Collection Designer size - 42 Black Jersey, Fully Lined, Slip-on Style. Black Pony Hair Belt...Category
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- 1990S HELMUT LANG Off White Silk Organza Dress Overlaid With Zipper & PailetteBy Helmut LangLocated in New York, NY1990S HELMUT LANG Off White Silk Organza Dress Overlaid With Zipper & Pailette LaceCategory
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Jean Muir Long Dress Black Jersey Asymmetric Hem with Plunge Neckline VintageBy Jean MuirLocated in Port Saint Lucie, FLFabulous Jean Muir! This understated yet stunning long maxi dress features Muir's signature design elements: flowing jersey fabric, tons of movement and figure-flattering constructio...Category
1970s British Maxi Dress