Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada, the fashion brand Prada really took off and became what it is today thanks to Mario’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada. With innovative designs and a unique perspective, Miuccia took Prada to great heights and even launched her own brand, Miu Miu.
Miuccia Prada
Miuccia Prada didn’t have any design experience when she became a manager of her grandfather’s business in 1978. What she had was a PhD in political science and a unique eye that took Prada in new directions and ultimately made it a name people knew.
Miuccia presented her first Prada shoe collection in 1983, followed by her first women’s ready-to-wear collection two years later.
In 1992 she debuted a men’s line as well as her own fashion line, Miu Miu, which is a more affordable line than Prada. In 1998 Miuccia introduced a Prada sportswear line and the following year she took over the fashion houses of Jil Sander and Helmut Lang (which were then resold in 2006).
In other words, this busy fashion designer and businesswoman never stops taking her fashion ideas in new directions!
Although she helped make a name for minimalism in the Prada line in the 1990s, there’s no concise way to sum up her creations because she’s always working to try new things!
Create Card 1: Current Prada Crochet Pieces
Crochet has been used throughout Prada’s history of design to help make elegant and minimalist pieces, most notably their crochet bags and purses.
Here are several of Prada’s current crochet designs you can shop now.
Create Card 2: Miu Miu Crochet Pieces
Miu Miu has a more expansive range incorporating crochet in their designs. From bags to totes, dresses and skirts, hats, flats, and everything in between, Miu Miu has many crochet designs to pick from.
Create Card 3: Crochet Inspired by Prada
Not everyone can afford a bag that costs thousands, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have Prada-inspired projects! With their minimalist designs, it’s easy enough to create your own patterns for tote bags, hats, and more that evoke that distinctive Prada feeling.
Crochet Inspired by Prada
Here are some crochet patterns that can help you create your own Prada-inspired designs without the hefty price tag!
Making yourself a luxury styled bag definitely doesn't need to cost you luxury money. With this pattern, you can make your own crochet bag and wear it with pride!
Based on a 2015 Resort Collection look, this granny square vest is easy to make and has so many color combinations you can try!
Create a Prada bucket hat look with this simple and easy pattern. Using Raffia yarn, you'll get the same straw hat look, or create with cotton and wool for a softer fit.
Make the classic Prada raffia bag for yourself with this easy to follow pattern! Not every good quality bag needs to cost an arm and a leg, especially when you make it yourself!
With the Prada triangle look going on, this sweater definitely looks as cozy as any design Prada could put out. The detail work adds fun texture to the sweater and the inverse triangles create their own unique look.
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