PRADA black nylon ORIGAMI PLEATED CHAIN Tote Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Origami pleated tote in black Tessuto nylon, crafted in a softly structured, voluminous silhouette defined by the house’s signature sculptural pleating and moder...
Prada Long Black Pleated Dress, Circa 1990
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black pleated dress by Prada, from the 1990's. The dress is compleately pleated with an elastic neckline, leather belted straps, a side zipper, and an uneven hemline.
PRADA cream & burnished brown Cinghiale leather Docotors Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada pleated doctors bag in cream Cinghiale (pigskin) leather with burnished brown edges and pleats.
Prada Sandalo Dusty Rose Pleated Leather Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Sandalo Dusty Rose Pleated Leather Bag Made In: Italy Color: "Sandalo" (dusty rose) Hardware: Ruthenium Materials: Leather Lining: Prada logo printed black textile Cl...
PRADA orange 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM PYTHON Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in vibrant orange pleated python, exquisitely crafted with a softly structured, sculptural silhouette that highlights the rich, dimensional texture o...
PRADA gold silver 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM BROCADE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in pleated antique gold and silver-grey floral brocade woven with luminous gold lurex thread, crafted in a softly structured, sculptural silhouette t...
Prada Pleated Silver Leather Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Super useful Prada Siilver leather Bag. Good condition, just light signs of use in the leather. Retail price more than 2400$ Sold with straap and 2 dust bags.
Prada Pleated Cervo Lux Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Antwerp, BE
Prada shoulder bag in pleated cervo lux leather with silver chain and hardware.
Prada Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large is ideal for everyday use.
PRADA Vitello Brown Pleated Pushlock Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic PRADA Brown Pleated Leather Shoulder Bag. It is done in supple fawn colored leather with elegant gunmetal toned hardware.
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8.5", Width 14", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large Exterio...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo, ...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo a...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo a...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use.
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo, ...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Light wear on base corners and handle, slight creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 8-9", Height 7", Width 11", Depth...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Marks on interior pocket, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 10-11", Height 9.5", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model:...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium Exterior Material: L...
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9.5", Width 15.5", Depth 6" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large Exterior Material...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 1" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large Exterior Material: ...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium Exterior Material: L...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 3.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Large Exterior Material: Leat...
PradaPleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 11.5-12" Designer: Prada Model: Pleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon ...
Prada Black Nylon Bow-Detail Handbag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Nylon black logo-lettering bow-detail handbag featuring leather rolled top-handles, front decorative nylon flowers, a gold-tone metallic Signature logo plaque, interior logo li...
Prada Vintage Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This iconic Prada Tessuto Nylon Catena Chain Shoulder Bag is a masterpiece that seamlessly merges designer sophistication with functional elegance. Crafted from premium tessuto nylon...
Prada Black Black Silk Top Handle Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Black silk top handle bag featuring an handle, a front fancy lace detail, inside silk lining, inside logo plaque. Circa 2000s. In good vintage condition. Made in Italy. Length:...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Tote Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Black nylon Tessuto tote bag featuring leather cable handles, gold-tone hardware, detachable leather handle (36.2 in. (92cm) length), top zip opening, inside logo lining compar...
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Handbag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Black nylon Tessuto handbag featuring the enameled metal triangle logo on the front, top handles, a compartment with top zipper closure and interior logo lining. Circa 2000s. ...
2000s Prada Black Nylon and Leather 2-Way Bag
By Prada
Located in Arnhem, NL
Prada Two-Way Bag crafted from black nylon with black leather trim and finished with gold-tone hardware. It can be worn either as a structured top-handle bag or as a crossbody bag th...
Prada Black Patent Leather Gaufre Ruched Shoulder Bag Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prada Black Patent Leather Gaufre Ruched Shoulder Bag Tote in excellent condition. Black patent leather exterior in signature ruched gaufre style trimmed with silver hardware and rem...
$765
H 11 in W 8 in L 16.5 in
Prada Women Paglia Vitello Daino Frame Satchel Shoulder Bag Black Woven Raffia
By Prada
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Gold Tone hardware - Woven handles Condition: The bag is in Excellent condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) ...
$1,128
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in L 18.12 in
2000s New Travel Line Black Nylon Tote Bag by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Chanel New Travel Line tote bag is a sophisticated blend of practicality and understated luxury, perfect for the modern collector who values lightweight durability. Craf...
Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag Y2K Prada Black Handbag
By Prada
Located in Rochester, NY
A modern icon of understated luxury, this pre-owned Prada Tessuto Nylon City Tote Bag embodies the minimalist design language that made Prada’s Tessuto nylon bags internationally sou...
$750
H 10.5 in W 17 in D 6.75 in
Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Large Double Handle Tote Bag Black - Preowned
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Large Double Handle Tote Bag Black - Preowned A timeless and highly practical Prada icon -- the Galleria tote crafted in the House's signature black ...
Prada Black Ruffle Nappa Handbag
By Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Prada Ruched Detail Handbag in Black features elegant ruched detailing and a refined silhouette, blending classic style with everyday functionality. It’s a versatile piece for c...
PRADA black nylon POCHETTE Shoulder Bag 1NH545
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada pochette bag in black nylon, crafted in a sleek, minimalist silhouette that reflects the house’s iconic utilitarian elegance. This refined piece features the sig...
Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Black
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Prada Tessuto Triangle Logo Nylon Tote Bag is a timeless and versatile accessory crafted for everyday elegance. Designed in durable black nylon with silver-tone hardware...
PRADA black nylon CHEVRON MATELASSE MINI FRAME Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini evening bag in black quilted nylon. Designed in a softly rounded, feminine silhouette, this refined piece features intricate allover quilting that creates r...
PRADA black CRYSTAL SATIN MINI BUCKET Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini bucket bag in black satin fully encrusted in black rhinestones, designed in a compact, softly structured silhouette that radiates refined evening glamour. T...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.