The brainchild of Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), Miu Miu is largely known for its vintage day dresses, shoes and bags, and embodies its creator’s unconventional, effervescent and contemporary femininity in a style that is a delightful departure from the traditional chic of parent brand Prada, an iconic Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913.
Miuccia, the granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, joined the family business in 1970 after earning a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Milan. When she inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, the brand was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia 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.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia 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 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.
Today, Miuccia still heads the fresh, colorful and quirky Miu Miu line, which is embraced by celebrities with a similar sense of sartorial rebellion, like Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Chloë Sevigny.
Miu Miu’s iconic handbags and purses are upbeat, daring and youthful. The sequined Club version is a favorite, available in matelassé leather in neutrals, bright colors or metallics. The sparkling, embellished Crystal is a stunning standalone, while the Madras is a classic structured leather design.
Find vintage Miu Miu dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
1980's MAUD FRIZON white leather cowboy boots with python trim 36.5
By Maud Frizon
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980's Maud Frizon knee-high boots in white leather with natural python skin across the foot and lower vamp. Cut with a classic Western-inspired shape, they feature a pointed toe, cu...
Miu Miu FW2001 Crackle Effect Lace Up Square Toe Victorian Boots (36)
By Miu Miu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VALHALLA VINTAGE NYC Miu Miu Fall Winter 2001 dark brown square toe lace up victorian boots. Designed with a unique crack effect leather, these boots show wear beautifully and becom...
Gucci Vintage Spring/Summer 2000 Red Python Cowboy Boots, Size 10
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking example of Tom Ford-era Gucci, these Spring/Summer 2000 python cowboy boots embody the house’s bold fusion of Western iconography and high-fashion sensuality. Cra...
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 00 Iconic Heel-Less Leather Cowboy Boots
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring/Summer 2000: Iconic heel-less leather cowboy boots from Maison Martin Margiela Inner wedge 100% leather No size tag; fits like a EU 39
Maison Martin Margiela Leather half boots size 37
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather Bicolor, bordeaux and cognac Back zip Heel height cm 8 (3,14 inches)
1980s Bally Snakeskin & Lizard Geometric Patchwork Boots
By Bally
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bally Snakeskin and Lizard Geometric Patchwork Boots: Mid-height chunky heel with taupe, brown, gray, and black geometric diamond patterned leather and snake skin mid-calf hei...
Miu Miu Fall/Winter 1999 Suede & Textile Bubble Sole Boots EU 37.5
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Berlin, BE
Miu Miu lace-up boots from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection by Miuccia Prada. Higher-heeled versions appeared on the runway and in the season’s advertising campaign, the latter in a d...
Gianni Barbato Vintage Exotic Leather Boots Size 45 Italy, 2002
By GIANNI BARBATO
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Early 2000s Gianni Barbato ankle boots crafted in Italy from embossed exotic leather. This pair features a sculpted square toe silhouette, stacked leather heel, and side zipper closu...
JUNYA WATANABE scaled animal print leather round toe boots M
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE scaled animal print leather round toe boots M Reference: BSHW/A00157 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Material: Leather Color: Beige Pattern: Animal Prin...
Miu Miu leather boot
Located in Carnate, IT
Knee-high dark brown leather Miu Miu boot, vintage 2000s, with multicolored floral embroidery and beads Size 37.5 Total height 41cm Heel 4cm Calf width 35cm
NIB Dior John Galliano F/W 2001 Lace Up Knee High Pointed Toe Cowboy Boots 37.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NIB Dior John Galliano F/W 2001 Lace Up Knee High Pointed Toe Cowboy Boots 37.5 Color Natural (Brown/Tan/Cream) Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.75in Leather upper Leather sole AW 2001 Jo...
NIB Miu Miu SS2012 Runway Rose Peep Toe Western Booties 35
By Miu Miu
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NIB Miu Miu SS2012 Runway Rose Peep Toe Western Booties 35 Color Red Multi Size 35EU Heel Height 4in Leather upper Leather sole Cutout leather embellishments and relief rose appliq...
Giuseppe Zanotti Crystals Studded Pull On Western Cowgirl Heeled Boots 37.5
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Giuseppe Zanotti Crystals Studded Pull On Western Cowgirl Heeled Boots Color Black / Silver Size 37.5EU Leather and fabric upper Leather sole Snip toe Pulls at sides Crystals embelli...
NEW Miu Miu SS 2012 Runway Rose Applique Western Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NEW Miu Miu SS 2012 Runway Rose Applique Western Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37 Color Red Multi Size 37EU Heel Height 4in Leather upper Leather sole Cutout leather embellishments a...
Gucci Harriet Thigh High Snake Emboss Pointed Toe Heeled Boots 39
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Gucci Harriet Thigh High Snake Emboss Pointed Toe Heeled Boots 39 Color Black Size 39EU Heel Height 4.5in (114mm) Shaft Height 27in (686mm) Leather upper Leather sole Thigh high s...
Dior Vintage John Galliano Gambler Dice Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 40
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Vintage John Galliano Gambler Dice Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 40 Color Black Size 40EU Heel Height 4in Leather upper Leather sole Knee high shaft High heel Dior dice...
