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Prada S.p.A.

Prada logo
Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Type Public (S.p.A.)

Traded as

SEHK: 1913
Industry Fashion
Founded 1913; 110 years ago
(as Fratelli Prada)
Founder Mario Prada
Headquarters
  • Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 28
  • 20135 Milan
  • Italy
  • 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°ECoordinates: 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°E

Number of locations

635+ boutiques

Area served

Worldwide

Key people

Miuccia Prada (head designer)
Andrea Guerra (CEO)
Alessandra Cozzani (CFO)
Products Luxury goods
Revenue Increase €3.37 billion (2021)[1]

Operating income

Increase €489.5 million (2021)[1]

Net income

Increase €295.1 million (2021)[1]
Total assets Increase €6.96 billion (2021)[1]
Total equity Increase €3.13 billion (2021)[1]

Number of employees

13,140 (2021)[1]
Subsidiaries
  • Miu Miu
  • Church’s
  • Car Shoe
  • Pasticceria Marchesi
  • Luna Rossa
  • Fondazione Prada
Website prada.com

Prada S.p.A. (, PRAH-də; Italian: [ˈpraːda]) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913 in Milan by Mario Prada. It specializes in leather handbags, travel accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear, and other fashion accessories. Prada licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear[2] and L’Oréal for fragrances.[3]

History[edit]

Founding[edit]

Tooled leather handbag made by Prada, 1935-45 (RISD Museum)

The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as Fratelli Prada, a leather goods shop in Milan.[4][5] Initially, the shop sold animal goods, imported English steamer trunks, and handbags.

Mario Prada did not believe women should have a role in business, so he prevented female family members from entering his company. Ironically, Mario’s son had no interest in the business, so it was Mario’s daughter Luisa who succeeded Mario and ran Prada for almost twenty years. Luisa’s daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the company in 1970, eventually taking over from Luisa in 1978.[citation needed]

Miuccia began making waterproof backpacks out of Pocono, a nylon fabric.[4] She met Patrizio Bertelli in 1977, an Italian who had begun his own leather goods business at the age of 24, and he joined the company soon after. He advised Miuccia on company business, which she followed. It was his advice to discontinue importing English goods and to change the existing luggage.[citation needed]

Development[edit]

Miuccia inherited the company in 1978 by which time sales were up to U.S. $450,000. With Bertelli alongside her as business manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement her creativity in the company’s designs.[4] She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the house of Prada that would change it.[4]

She released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979. They were made out of a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for steamer trunks. Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell due to the lack of advertising and high prices, but the lines would go on to become her first commercial hit.

Next, Miuccia and Bertelli sought out wholesale accounts for the bags in upscale department stores and boutiques worldwide. In 1983, Prada opened a second boutique in the centre of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan’s shopping heart, on the site of the previous historic «London House» emporium run by Felice Bellini from 1870 to the 1960s, reminiscent of the original shop, but with a sleek and modern contrast to it.

The next big release was a nylon tote. That same year, the house of Prada began expansion across continental Europe and the United States by opening locations in prominent shopping districts within Florence, Paris, Madrid, and New York City. A shoe line was also released in 1984. In 1985 Miuccia released the «classic Prada handbag» that became an overnight sensation. Although practical and sturdy, its sleek lines and craftsmanship had a luxury that has become the Prada signature.

In 1987, Miuccia and Bertelli married. Prada launched its women’s ready-to-wear collection in 1988, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts. Prada’s popularity increased when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colors.

The logo for the label was not as obvious a design element as those on bags from other prominent luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton. It tried to market its lack of prestigious appeal, including of its apparel, by projecting an image of «anti-status» or «inverse snobbery».

1990s[edit]

Prada’s originality made it one of the most influential fashion houses,[4] and the brand became a premium status symbol in the 1990s.

Sales were reported at L 70 billion, or US$31.7 million, in 1998.[citation needed] Patrizio di Marco took charge of the growing business in the United States after working for the house in Asia. He was successful in having the Prada bags prominently displayed in department stores, so that they could become a hit with fashion editors. Prada’s continued success was attributed to its «working-class» theme which, Ginia Bellafante at The New York Times Magazine proclaimed, «was becoming chic in the high-tech, IPO-driven early 1990s.» Furthermore, now husband and wife, Miuccia and Bertelli led the Prada label on a cautious expansion, making products hard to come by.

In 1992, the high fashion brand Miu Miu, named after Miuccia’s nickname, launched. Miu Miu catered to younger consumers and celebrities. By 1993 Prada was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for accessories.[4]

The first ready-to-wear menswear collection was Spring/Summer 1998.[6] By 1994, sales were at US$210 million, with clothing sales accounting for 20% (expected to double in 1995). Prada won another award from the CFDA, in 1995 as a «designer of the year» 1996 witnessed the opening of the 18,000 ft² Prada boutique in Manhattan, New York, the largest in the chain at the time. By now the House of Prada operated in 40 locations worldwide, 20 of which were in Japan. The company owned eight factories and subcontracted work from 84 other manufacturers in Italy. Prada’s and Bertelli’s respective businesses were merged to create Prapar B.V. in 1996. The name, however, was later changed to Prada B.V., and Patrizio Bertelli was named Chief Executive Officer of the Prada luxury company.

1996 can also be seen as marking an important turning point in Prada’s aesthetics, one that fueled the brand’s worldwide reputation. Journalists praised Miuccia’s development of an “ugly chic” style, which initially confused customers by offering blatantly unsexy outfits which then revealed to offer daring and original takes on the relationship between fashion and desire.[7] Since then Prada has been regarded as one of the most intelligent and conceptual designers.

In 1997, Prada posted revenue of US$674 million. Another store in Milan opened that same year. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bertelli smashed the windows of the store a day before the opening, after he had become deeply unsatisfied with the set-up. Bertelli also acquired shares in the Gucci group, and later blamed Gucci for «aping his wife’s designs.» In June 1998, Bertelli gained 9.5% return on investment at US$260 million.[8] Analysts began to speculate that he was attempting a take over of the Gucci group. The proposition seemed unlikely, however, because Prada was at the time still a small company and was in debt. Funding Universe states that «At the very least, Prada had a voice as one of Gucci’s largest shareholders (a 10 percent holding would be required for the right to request a seat on the board) and would stand to profit tidily should anyone try to take over Gucci.» However, Bertelli sold his shares to Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton chairman Bernard Arnault in January 1998 for a profit of US$140 million. Arnault was in fact attempting a take over of Gucci. LVMH had been purchasing fashion companies for a while and already owned Dior, Givenchy, and other luxury brands. Gucci, however, managed to fend him off by selling a 45% stake to industrialist François Pinault, for US$3 billion.[citation needed] In 1998, the first Prada menswear boutique opened in Los Angeles.

Prada was determined to hold a leading portfolio of luxury brands, like the Gucci group and LVMH. Prada purchased 51% of Helmut Lang’s company based in New York for US$40 million in March 1999.[citation needed] Lang’s company was worth about US$100 million. Months later, Prada paid US$105 million to have full control of Jil Sander A.G., a German-based company with annual revenue of US$100 million. The purchase gained Prada a foothold in Germany, and months later Jil Sander resigned as chairwoman of her namesake company. Church & Company, an English shoemaker, also came under the control of Prada, when Prada bought 83% of the company for US$170 million.[citation needed] A joint venture between Prada and the De Rigo group was also formed that year to produce Prada eyewear. In October 1999, Prada joined with LVMH and beat Gucci to buy a 51% stake in the Rome-based Fendi S.p.A. Prada’s share of the purchase (25.5%) was worth US$241.5 million out of the reported US$520 million total paid by both Prada and LVMH.[citation needed] Prada took on debts of Fendi, as the latter company was not doing well financially.

These acquisitions elevated Prada to the top of the luxury goods market in Europe. Revenue tripled from that of 1996, to L2 trillion.[citation needed] Despite apparent success, the company was still in debt.

2000s[edit]

The company’s merger and purchasing sprees slowed in the 2000s. However, the company signed a loose agreement with Azzedine Alaia. Skincare products in unit doses were introduced in the United States, Japan, and Europe in 2000. A 30-day supply of cleansing lotion was marketed at the retail price of US$100. To help pay off debts of over US$850  million, the company planned on listing 30% of the company on the Milan Stock Exchange in June 2001. However, the offering slowed down after a decline in spending on luxury goods in the United States and Japan. In 2001, under the pressure of his bankers, Bertelli sold all of Prada’s 25.5% share in Fendi to LVMH. The sale raised only US$295 million.

By 2006, the Helmut Lang, Amy Fairclough, Ghee, and Jil Sander labels were sold. Jil Sander was sold to the private equity firm Change Capital Partners, which was headed by Luc Vandevelde, the chairman of Carrefour, while the Helmut Lang label is now owned by Japanese fashion company Link Theory. Prada is still recovering from the Fendi debt. More recently, a 45% stake of the Church & Company brand has been sold to Equinox.

The Prada Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear fashion show, held on 23 September 2008 in Milan, got infamous coverage because all the models on the catwalk were tottering[9] – several of them stumbled,[10] while two models fell down in front of the photographers and had to be helped by spectators to get up.[11] They removed their shoes in order to continue their walk.[12][13] One more model (Sigrid Agren) even had to stop and go back during the finale walk as she couldn’t manage walking in her high heels any longer.[14] Interviewed right after the show, one model declared: «I was having a panic attack, my hands were shaking. The heels were so high.»[15]
The designer Miuccia Prada, on her side, did not blame the height of the shoes, but the silk little socks inside, which were slippery and moved inside of the shoes, preventing the models’ feet from having a correct grip on the sole.[16][17] Miuccia Prada also assured that the shoes sold in stores would have a lower heel,[18] and that the little socks would be sewn into the shoes in order to prevent further slips. But many fashionistas rightly claimed that the socks, once sewn into the shoes, would be non-washable and would quickly stink and become grey.[19] Consequently, the shoes have never been commercially sold.

2010s[edit]

According to Fortune, Bertelli planned on increasing revenue of the company to US$5 billion by 2010.

Prada is the main buyer from the Turkish leather factory DESA, which was found guilty by the Turkish Supreme Court of illegally dismissing workers who joined a union.[20] The Clean Clothes Campaign, a labor rights organization based in Europe, has called on Prada to ensure that freedom of association is respected at the factory.[21] On January 30, 2013, Clean Clothes Campaign reported, «Trade Union Harassment Continues at Prada Supplier».[22]

On May 6, 2011, Hong Kong Stock Exchange was accused on approving Prada’s IPO during Prada Gender Discrimination Case which Prada was ultimately to win. Feminist NGOs and Hong Kong Legislative Council lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan protested in front of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

On June 24, 2011, the brand was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise $2.14 billion, but failed to meet expectations reported by AAP on June 17, 2011[29] and Bloomberg.[30]

In 2015, Prada’s turnover was 3,551.7 million euros, up 1 percent from 2014, while its gross operating profit fell 16.5 percent to 954.2 million euros.[31]

In February 2015, a report in The New York Times by Charles Curkin was published about the use of ostrich leather by luxury fashion brands and the brutal methods by which it is removed from the flightless birds. It was based on a months-long investigation conducted by PETA and namechecked Prada as one of fashion’s key brands dealing in products made from ostrich skin.[32]

In July 2016, Prada clothing became available to purchase online for the first time through Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa.[33]

As of March 2018, Prada’s sales turned positive after declining since 2014, and their stock jumped 14% at the news.[34]

Stating that Prada would be «(f)ocusing on innovative materials will allow the company to explore new boundaries of creative design while meeting the demand for ethical products,» the company announced in 2019 that fur will be eliminated from the collection and all house brands as of 2020.[35]

2020s[edit]

In February 2020, Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli named the Belgian designer Raf Simons as co-creative director.[36]

In August 2020, the fashion house announced it would no longer use kangaroo leather in its products.[37]
In 2020, fashion magazine Vanity Teen promoted its Prada Resort 21 campaign.[38]

Prada window display at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy

America’s Cup and the Prada Cup[edit]

Patrizio Bertelli’s passion for sailing led Prada to form Team Luna Rossa in 1997 in order to participate in the America’s Cup.[39] On September 28, 2017 it was announced by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron[40] that Prada will be the hosting sponsor of Challenger Selection Series at the 2021 America’s Cup, superseding the role of Louis Vuitton started in 1983.

The Challenger Selection Series that was the Louis Vuitton Cup, will now be known as the Prada Cup, and the America’s Cup Match will be presented by Prada. It will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, January 2021.

Businesses today[edit]

Runway shows[edit]

Prada hosts seasonal runway shows on the international fashion calendar, taking place in Milan often at one of the brand’s spaces.

1988 – first womenswear show in Milan

1998 – first menswear show in Milan[41]

Resort 2019 was shown in New York City at Prada’s New York headquarters.[42] The show was broadcast over screens in Times Square.[43]

Previous Prada models include Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, Vanessa Axente, Suvi Koponen, Ali Stephens, Vlada Roslyakova and Sasha Pivovarova, who went on to appear in Prada’s ad campaigns for six consecutive seasons after opening the Prada fall 2005 runway show. Prada has also featured many actors as models in their menswear shows and campaigns, including Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, Emile Hirsch[44] and Norman Reedus.[45]

Prada’s runway music is designed by Frédéric Sanchez.[46]

Boutiques[edit]

Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron

Prada has commissioned architects, most notably Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron, to design flagship stores in various locations.

1913 – The original Prada store opened in Milan in inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.[47]

1919 — Prada was appointed Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household; as such, it incorporated the House of Savoy’s coat of arms and knotted rope design into its logo.

1983 – Retail expansion sees a new boutique opened in Milan, as well as New York, Madrid, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

1991 – Further retail expansion and more boutiques open in New York City, China, and Japan.[39]

2001 – Broadway Epicenter in New York City by OMA opens.[48]

2003 – Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron[49] opens.[50]

2004 – Los Angeles Epicenter by OMA group opens.[51] Restored in 2012.

2008 – A duplex megastore was opened in Kuala Lumpur at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

2009 – A new store focussing on the Prada Made to Order collection opened on Corso Venezia, Milan, designed by architect Robert Baciocchi.[52]

2012 – In June, Prada opened its largest ever boutique in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates.[53]

Arts and architecture[edit]

Inaugurated in 2000, Prada’s Milan Headquarters are located in a former industrial space between via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro.[54] An art installation by Carsten Höller that takes the form of a three-story metal slide leads from Miuccia Prada’s office to the interior courtyard.[55]

Completed in 2002, Prada’s New York City Headquarters open, located in a former Times Square piano factory renovated by the Herzog & de Meuron architecture firm.[56]

2003 – «Garden-Factories» Project – Prada collaborates with architect Guido Canali to rejuvenate the landscape surrounding their manufacturers.[39]

In 2004, «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» bowed at the Tokyo Epicenter. A traveling exhibition featuring 100 skirts designed by Miuccia Prada and conceived by curator Kayoko Ota of AMO in collaboration with Mrs. Prada, the exhibition went on to Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul.[57]

Completed in 2009, Prada commissioned an unusual multi-purpose building from Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group called the Prada Transformer in Seoul.[58] The building was first used to display the «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» exhibition, and later changed into a movie theater.

In 2012, Mrs. Prada, along with designer Elsa Schiaparelli, was the subject of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, «Impossible Conversations».[59] The Los Angeles Epicenter was also restored in 2012.[60]

In 2014, an exhibition called «Pradasphere» bowed in London’s Harrods and Hong Kong’s Central Ferry Pier 4, highlighting the Prada universe.[61]

In 2015, Prada opened a permanent home for Fondazione Prada in Milan. Located in a former distillery redesigned by Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group, it hosts a permanent collection of site-specific art as well as galleries of rotating exhibits. Intended to act as a gathering space for the local community,[62] it also features a performance space, movie theater, bookstore, and a cafe – Bar Luce,[63] with an interior designed by director Wes Anderson.[64]

In 2016, after 6 years of restoration Prada opened an events space in a historic residence in the Rong Zhai district of Shanghai, China.[65]

Costume design[edit]

In 2007, Miuccia Prada contributed costume designs for two digital characters in the CGI film Appleseed Ex Machina.[66]

In 2010, Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila premiered at New York’s Metropolitan Opera with costumes by Miuccia Prada.[67]

In 2013, Miuccia Prada designed costumes for Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby in collaboration with costume designer Catherine Martin.[68]

Eyewear[edit]

2000 – Eyewear launched under Prada and Miu Miu labels, manufactured by Luxottica.[39]

Perfumes[edit]

2004 – Fragrance launched with the Puig company.[69] Women’s fragrances were followed by men’s fragrances in 2006.

  • PRADA for women, 2004
  • Tendre for women, 2006
  • PRADA Amber pour Homme (Prada Man) for men, 2006[70]
  • Benjoin (Essence exclusive N°9) for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Iris for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Homme for men, 2008
  • L’eau ambrée for women, 2009
  • Prada Amber pour Homme Intense for men, 2011[71]
  • Prada Candy for women, 2011
  • Prada Olfactories collection, 2015[72]
  • La Femme Prada for women and L’Homme Prada for men, 2016[73]
  • La Femme Prada Intense for women and L’Homme Prada Intense for men, 2017[74]
  • La Femme Prada L’eau for women, 2017[75]

LG Prada mobile phone[edit]

In May 2007, Prada began producing mobile phones with LG Electronics. Three mobile phones resulted from this collaboration: LG Prada (KE850), LG Prada II (KF900) and LG Prada 3.0.

Watches[edit]

Production of watches started in 2007 and was suspended in 2012. One of the watch models produced by Prada, the Prada Link, is compatible with bluetooth technology and can connect with the LG Prada II mobile phone.[76]

Prada in popular culture[edit]

Films[edit]

The 1999 feature film 10 Things I Hate About You features the following exchange extolling the virtues of Prada ownership:[77]

Bianca: You know, there’s a difference between like and love. I like my Skechers but I love my Prada backpack.

Chastity: But I love my Skechers.

Bianca: That’s because you don’t have a Prada backpack.

— 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

The 2006 feature film The Devil Wears Prada (based on the 2003 book of the same name written by Lauren Weisberger) earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination for her role. Her shoe wardrobe for the film was said to be «at least 40% Prada» by the costume designer Patricia Field.[78] Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue and the supposed inspiration for Meryl Streep’s character, wore Prada to the film’s premiere.[79]

Art[edit]

In 2005, a false Prada boutique was built as an art installation 26 miles away from Marfa, Texas. Called «Prada Marfa,» the purpose of the structure was to eventually disintegrate into its surroundings. Shoes and bags were provided by Miuccia Prada from the Summer Season 2005 collection.[80] The installation was looted after being completed, and the restoration needed led to a revise in plans, making the structure a permanent installation.[81]

Controversies[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case was the first women’s rights lawsuit and movement of luxury fashion industry that appeared in the global media in 2010. It was named “David vs. Goliath” by the global NGOs leader. The Prada Female Discrimination Case occurred 10 years before the Me Too movement and was started by fashion executive, Rina Bovrisse.[82][83]

On December 10, 2009, Bovrisse filed a lawsuit against Prada Japan accusing them of discriminating against women in the workplace.[84][85] Prada Luxembourg (where the trademark is registered) countersued for defamation, stating «voicing women’s rights damaged Prada’s brand logo.»[86][87][88][89]

In May 2011, the Feminists rallied outside the Tsim She Tsui branch of Prada, calling on the Hong Kong exchange to veto the brand’s initial public offering (IPO).[90] In May 2012, a Labour Network Monitoring Asian Transnational Corporations issued a letter against LVMH Group on appointing Sebastian Suhl as COO of Givenchy while he was in the case of sexual harassment in Japan and Luxembourg.[91] In October 2012, Tokyo District Court Judge Reiko Morioka ruled in favor of Prada, saying their alleged discrimination was “acceptable for a luxury fashion label.”[92] Bovrisse claimed the court was not fair and accused the judge of screaming at her. Bovrisse took her discrimination claims to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.[93] The committee, without mentioning Bovrisse, did issue a report to the Japanese Government urging them to enact regulations that would make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal.[88][89][94][95][96][97][98]

Blackface imagery[edit]

On December 14, 2018, Prada was forced to pull a new range of accessories and displays from its stores following complaints that they featured «blackface imagery.» Prada scrapped the products after outrage spread online when a New Yorker spotted the character at the Prada’s Soho store and blasted the brand for using «Sambo like imagery» in a viral Facebook post.[99]

Prada stated in a tweet in response, «Prada Group never had the intention of offending anyone and we abhor all forms of racism and racist imagery. In this interest we will withdraw the characters in question from display and circulation.»[99]

In response to the incident, Prada assembled a diversity and inclusion advisory council co-chaired by Ava DuVernay and Theaster Gates.[100]

Investigation on tax evasion[edit]

As of 2014, Prada was being investigated by Italian prosecutors for possible tax evasion after the luxury-goods company disclosed undeclared taxable income. Prada SpA Chairman Miuccia Prada, Chief Executive Officer Patrizio Bertelli and accountant Marco Salomoni have been named in the probe, which is for possible undeclared or false tax claims.[101] The chairwoman of Prada faced an investigation after it was alleged the company avoided nearly £400 million in tax by transferring services abroad.[citation needed] Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper said on Friday Prada and Bertelli had paid 420 million euros ($571 million) to Italy’s tax agency to settle their tax affairs. Despite the settlement, an investigation continued.[102] As of 2016, prosecutors requested the case be dropped as the debt had been settled.[103]

See also[edit]

  • Lavender Prada dress of Uma Thurman, a 1995 dress worn to the Academy Awards

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External links[edit]

  • Media related to Prada at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website
  • Prada – brand and company profile at Fashion Model Directory
  • Prada Logo SVG — Unofficial

Not to be confused with Pravda.

Prada S.p.A.

Prada logo
Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Type Public (S.p.A.)

Traded as

SEHK: 1913
Industry Fashion
Founded 1913; 110 years ago
(as Fratelli Prada)
Founder Mario Prada
Headquarters
  • Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 28
  • 20135 Milan
  • Italy
  • 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°ECoordinates: 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°E

Number of locations

635+ boutiques

Area served

Worldwide

Key people

Miuccia Prada (head designer)
Andrea Guerra (CEO)
Alessandra Cozzani (CFO)
Products Luxury goods
Revenue Increase €3.37 billion (2021)[1]

Operating income

Increase €489.5 million (2021)[1]

Net income

Increase €295.1 million (2021)[1]
Total assets Increase €6.96 billion (2021)[1]
Total equity Increase €3.13 billion (2021)[1]

Number of employees

13,140 (2021)[1]
Subsidiaries
  • Miu Miu
  • Church’s
  • Car Shoe
  • Pasticceria Marchesi
  • Luna Rossa
  • Fondazione Prada
Website prada.com

Prada S.p.A. (, PRAH-də; Italian: [ˈpraːda]) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913 in Milan by Mario Prada. It specializes in leather handbags, travel accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear, and other fashion accessories. Prada licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear[2] and L’Oréal for fragrances.[3]

History[edit]

Founding[edit]

Tooled leather handbag made by Prada, 1935-45 (RISD Museum)

The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as Fratelli Prada, a leather goods shop in Milan.[4][5] Initially, the shop sold animal goods, imported English steamer trunks, and handbags.

Mario Prada did not believe women should have a role in business, so he prevented female family members from entering his company. Ironically, Mario’s son had no interest in the business, so it was Mario’s daughter Luisa who succeeded Mario and ran Prada for almost twenty years. Luisa’s daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the company in 1970, eventually taking over from Luisa in 1978.[citation needed]

Miuccia began making waterproof backpacks out of Pocono, a nylon fabric.[4] She met Patrizio Bertelli in 1977, an Italian who had begun his own leather goods business at the age of 24, and he joined the company soon after. He advised Miuccia on company business, which she followed. It was his advice to discontinue importing English goods and to change the existing luggage.[citation needed]

Development[edit]

Miuccia inherited the company in 1978 by which time sales were up to U.S. $450,000. With Bertelli alongside her as business manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement her creativity in the company’s designs.[4] She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the house of Prada that would change it.[4]

She released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979. They were made out of a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for steamer trunks. Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell due to the lack of advertising and high prices, but the lines would go on to become her first commercial hit.

Next, Miuccia and Bertelli sought out wholesale accounts for the bags in upscale department stores and boutiques worldwide. In 1983, Prada opened a second boutique in the centre of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan’s shopping heart, on the site of the previous historic «London House» emporium run by Felice Bellini from 1870 to the 1960s, reminiscent of the original shop, but with a sleek and modern contrast to it.

The next big release was a nylon tote. That same year, the house of Prada began expansion across continental Europe and the United States by opening locations in prominent shopping districts within Florence, Paris, Madrid, and New York City. A shoe line was also released in 1984. In 1985 Miuccia released the «classic Prada handbag» that became an overnight sensation. Although practical and sturdy, its sleek lines and craftsmanship had a luxury that has become the Prada signature.

In 1987, Miuccia and Bertelli married. Prada launched its women’s ready-to-wear collection in 1988, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts. Prada’s popularity increased when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colors.

The logo for the label was not as obvious a design element as those on bags from other prominent luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton. It tried to market its lack of prestigious appeal, including of its apparel, by projecting an image of «anti-status» or «inverse snobbery».

1990s[edit]

Prada’s originality made it one of the most influential fashion houses,[4] and the brand became a premium status symbol in the 1990s.

Sales were reported at L 70 billion, or US$31.7 million, in 1998.[citation needed] Patrizio di Marco took charge of the growing business in the United States after working for the house in Asia. He was successful in having the Prada bags prominently displayed in department stores, so that they could become a hit with fashion editors. Prada’s continued success was attributed to its «working-class» theme which, Ginia Bellafante at The New York Times Magazine proclaimed, «was becoming chic in the high-tech, IPO-driven early 1990s.» Furthermore, now husband and wife, Miuccia and Bertelli led the Prada label on a cautious expansion, making products hard to come by.

In 1992, the high fashion brand Miu Miu, named after Miuccia’s nickname, launched. Miu Miu catered to younger consumers and celebrities. By 1993 Prada was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for accessories.[4]

The first ready-to-wear menswear collection was Spring/Summer 1998.[6] By 1994, sales were at US$210 million, with clothing sales accounting for 20% (expected to double in 1995). Prada won another award from the CFDA, in 1995 as a «designer of the year» 1996 witnessed the opening of the 18,000 ft² Prada boutique in Manhattan, New York, the largest in the chain at the time. By now the House of Prada operated in 40 locations worldwide, 20 of which were in Japan. The company owned eight factories and subcontracted work from 84 other manufacturers in Italy. Prada’s and Bertelli’s respective businesses were merged to create Prapar B.V. in 1996. The name, however, was later changed to Prada B.V., and Patrizio Bertelli was named Chief Executive Officer of the Prada luxury company.

1996 can also be seen as marking an important turning point in Prada’s aesthetics, one that fueled the brand’s worldwide reputation. Journalists praised Miuccia’s development of an “ugly chic” style, which initially confused customers by offering blatantly unsexy outfits which then revealed to offer daring and original takes on the relationship between fashion and desire.[7] Since then Prada has been regarded as one of the most intelligent and conceptual designers.

In 1997, Prada posted revenue of US$674 million. Another store in Milan opened that same year. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bertelli smashed the windows of the store a day before the opening, after he had become deeply unsatisfied with the set-up. Bertelli also acquired shares in the Gucci group, and later blamed Gucci for «aping his wife’s designs.» In June 1998, Bertelli gained 9.5% return on investment at US$260 million.[8] Analysts began to speculate that he was attempting a take over of the Gucci group. The proposition seemed unlikely, however, because Prada was at the time still a small company and was in debt. Funding Universe states that «At the very least, Prada had a voice as one of Gucci’s largest shareholders (a 10 percent holding would be required for the right to request a seat on the board) and would stand to profit tidily should anyone try to take over Gucci.» However, Bertelli sold his shares to Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton chairman Bernard Arnault in January 1998 for a profit of US$140 million. Arnault was in fact attempting a take over of Gucci. LVMH had been purchasing fashion companies for a while and already owned Dior, Givenchy, and other luxury brands. Gucci, however, managed to fend him off by selling a 45% stake to industrialist François Pinault, for US$3 billion.[citation needed] In 1998, the first Prada menswear boutique opened in Los Angeles.

Prada was determined to hold a leading portfolio of luxury brands, like the Gucci group and LVMH. Prada purchased 51% of Helmut Lang’s company based in New York for US$40 million in March 1999.[citation needed] Lang’s company was worth about US$100 million. Months later, Prada paid US$105 million to have full control of Jil Sander A.G., a German-based company with annual revenue of US$100 million. The purchase gained Prada a foothold in Germany, and months later Jil Sander resigned as chairwoman of her namesake company. Church & Company, an English shoemaker, also came under the control of Prada, when Prada bought 83% of the company for US$170 million.[citation needed] A joint venture between Prada and the De Rigo group was also formed that year to produce Prada eyewear. In October 1999, Prada joined with LVMH and beat Gucci to buy a 51% stake in the Rome-based Fendi S.p.A. Prada’s share of the purchase (25.5%) was worth US$241.5 million out of the reported US$520 million total paid by both Prada and LVMH.[citation needed] Prada took on debts of Fendi, as the latter company was not doing well financially.

These acquisitions elevated Prada to the top of the luxury goods market in Europe. Revenue tripled from that of 1996, to L2 trillion.[citation needed] Despite apparent success, the company was still in debt.

2000s[edit]

The company’s merger and purchasing sprees slowed in the 2000s. However, the company signed a loose agreement with Azzedine Alaia. Skincare products in unit doses were introduced in the United States, Japan, and Europe in 2000. A 30-day supply of cleansing lotion was marketed at the retail price of US$100. To help pay off debts of over US$850  million, the company planned on listing 30% of the company on the Milan Stock Exchange in June 2001. However, the offering slowed down after a decline in spending on luxury goods in the United States and Japan. In 2001, under the pressure of his bankers, Bertelli sold all of Prada’s 25.5% share in Fendi to LVMH. The sale raised only US$295 million.

By 2006, the Helmut Lang, Amy Fairclough, Ghee, and Jil Sander labels were sold. Jil Sander was sold to the private equity firm Change Capital Partners, which was headed by Luc Vandevelde, the chairman of Carrefour, while the Helmut Lang label is now owned by Japanese fashion company Link Theory. Prada is still recovering from the Fendi debt. More recently, a 45% stake of the Church & Company brand has been sold to Equinox.

The Prada Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear fashion show, held on 23 September 2008 in Milan, got infamous coverage because all the models on the catwalk were tottering[9] – several of them stumbled,[10] while two models fell down in front of the photographers and had to be helped by spectators to get up.[11] They removed their shoes in order to continue their walk.[12][13] One more model (Sigrid Agren) even had to stop and go back during the finale walk as she couldn’t manage walking in her high heels any longer.[14] Interviewed right after the show, one model declared: «I was having a panic attack, my hands were shaking. The heels were so high.»[15]
The designer Miuccia Prada, on her side, did not blame the height of the shoes, but the silk little socks inside, which were slippery and moved inside of the shoes, preventing the models’ feet from having a correct grip on the sole.[16][17] Miuccia Prada also assured that the shoes sold in stores would have a lower heel,[18] and that the little socks would be sewn into the shoes in order to prevent further slips. But many fashionistas rightly claimed that the socks, once sewn into the shoes, would be non-washable and would quickly stink and become grey.[19] Consequently, the shoes have never been commercially sold.

2010s[edit]

According to Fortune, Bertelli planned on increasing revenue of the company to US$5 billion by 2010.

Prada is the main buyer from the Turkish leather factory DESA, which was found guilty by the Turkish Supreme Court of illegally dismissing workers who joined a union.[20] The Clean Clothes Campaign, a labor rights organization based in Europe, has called on Prada to ensure that freedom of association is respected at the factory.[21] On January 30, 2013, Clean Clothes Campaign reported, «Trade Union Harassment Continues at Prada Supplier».[22]

On May 6, 2011, Hong Kong Stock Exchange was accused on approving Prada’s IPO during Prada Gender Discrimination Case which Prada was ultimately to win. Feminist NGOs and Hong Kong Legislative Council lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan protested in front of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

On June 24, 2011, the brand was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise $2.14 billion, but failed to meet expectations reported by AAP on June 17, 2011[29] and Bloomberg.[30]

In 2015, Prada’s turnover was 3,551.7 million euros, up 1 percent from 2014, while its gross operating profit fell 16.5 percent to 954.2 million euros.[31]

In February 2015, a report in The New York Times by Charles Curkin was published about the use of ostrich leather by luxury fashion brands and the brutal methods by which it is removed from the flightless birds. It was based on a months-long investigation conducted by PETA and namechecked Prada as one of fashion’s key brands dealing in products made from ostrich skin.[32]

In July 2016, Prada clothing became available to purchase online for the first time through Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa.[33]

As of March 2018, Prada’s sales turned positive after declining since 2014, and their stock jumped 14% at the news.[34]

Stating that Prada would be «(f)ocusing on innovative materials will allow the company to explore new boundaries of creative design while meeting the demand for ethical products,» the company announced in 2019 that fur will be eliminated from the collection and all house brands as of 2020.[35]

2020s[edit]

In February 2020, Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli named the Belgian designer Raf Simons as co-creative director.[36]

In August 2020, the fashion house announced it would no longer use kangaroo leather in its products.[37]
In 2020, fashion magazine Vanity Teen promoted its Prada Resort 21 campaign.[38]

Prada window display at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy

America’s Cup and the Prada Cup[edit]

Patrizio Bertelli’s passion for sailing led Prada to form Team Luna Rossa in 1997 in order to participate in the America’s Cup.[39] On September 28, 2017 it was announced by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron[40] that Prada will be the hosting sponsor of Challenger Selection Series at the 2021 America’s Cup, superseding the role of Louis Vuitton started in 1983.

The Challenger Selection Series that was the Louis Vuitton Cup, will now be known as the Prada Cup, and the America’s Cup Match will be presented by Prada. It will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, January 2021.

Businesses today[edit]

Runway shows[edit]

Prada hosts seasonal runway shows on the international fashion calendar, taking place in Milan often at one of the brand’s spaces.

1988 – first womenswear show in Milan

1998 – first menswear show in Milan[41]

Resort 2019 was shown in New York City at Prada’s New York headquarters.[42] The show was broadcast over screens in Times Square.[43]

Previous Prada models include Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, Vanessa Axente, Suvi Koponen, Ali Stephens, Vlada Roslyakova and Sasha Pivovarova, who went on to appear in Prada’s ad campaigns for six consecutive seasons after opening the Prada fall 2005 runway show. Prada has also featured many actors as models in their menswear shows and campaigns, including Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, Emile Hirsch[44] and Norman Reedus.[45]

Prada’s runway music is designed by Frédéric Sanchez.[46]

Boutiques[edit]

Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron

Prada has commissioned architects, most notably Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron, to design flagship stores in various locations.

1913 – The original Prada store opened in Milan in inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.[47]

1919 — Prada was appointed Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household; as such, it incorporated the House of Savoy’s coat of arms and knotted rope design into its logo.

1983 – Retail expansion sees a new boutique opened in Milan, as well as New York, Madrid, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

1991 – Further retail expansion and more boutiques open in New York City, China, and Japan.[39]

2001 – Broadway Epicenter in New York City by OMA opens.[48]

2003 – Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron[49] opens.[50]

2004 – Los Angeles Epicenter by OMA group opens.[51] Restored in 2012.

2008 – A duplex megastore was opened in Kuala Lumpur at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

2009 – A new store focussing on the Prada Made to Order collection opened on Corso Venezia, Milan, designed by architect Robert Baciocchi.[52]

2012 – In June, Prada opened its largest ever boutique in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates.[53]

Arts and architecture[edit]

Inaugurated in 2000, Prada’s Milan Headquarters are located in a former industrial space between via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro.[54] An art installation by Carsten Höller that takes the form of a three-story metal slide leads from Miuccia Prada’s office to the interior courtyard.[55]

Completed in 2002, Prada’s New York City Headquarters open, located in a former Times Square piano factory renovated by the Herzog & de Meuron architecture firm.[56]

2003 – «Garden-Factories» Project – Prada collaborates with architect Guido Canali to rejuvenate the landscape surrounding their manufacturers.[39]

In 2004, «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» bowed at the Tokyo Epicenter. A traveling exhibition featuring 100 skirts designed by Miuccia Prada and conceived by curator Kayoko Ota of AMO in collaboration with Mrs. Prada, the exhibition went on to Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul.[57]

Completed in 2009, Prada commissioned an unusual multi-purpose building from Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group called the Prada Transformer in Seoul.[58] The building was first used to display the «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» exhibition, and later changed into a movie theater.

In 2012, Mrs. Prada, along with designer Elsa Schiaparelli, was the subject of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, «Impossible Conversations».[59] The Los Angeles Epicenter was also restored in 2012.[60]

In 2014, an exhibition called «Pradasphere» bowed in London’s Harrods and Hong Kong’s Central Ferry Pier 4, highlighting the Prada universe.[61]

In 2015, Prada opened a permanent home for Fondazione Prada in Milan. Located in a former distillery redesigned by Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group, it hosts a permanent collection of site-specific art as well as galleries of rotating exhibits. Intended to act as a gathering space for the local community,[62] it also features a performance space, movie theater, bookstore, and a cafe – Bar Luce,[63] with an interior designed by director Wes Anderson.[64]

In 2016, after 6 years of restoration Prada opened an events space in a historic residence in the Rong Zhai district of Shanghai, China.[65]

Costume design[edit]

In 2007, Miuccia Prada contributed costume designs for two digital characters in the CGI film Appleseed Ex Machina.[66]

In 2010, Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila premiered at New York’s Metropolitan Opera with costumes by Miuccia Prada.[67]

In 2013, Miuccia Prada designed costumes for Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby in collaboration with costume designer Catherine Martin.[68]

Eyewear[edit]

2000 – Eyewear launched under Prada and Miu Miu labels, manufactured by Luxottica.[39]

Perfumes[edit]

2004 – Fragrance launched with the Puig company.[69] Women’s fragrances were followed by men’s fragrances in 2006.

  • PRADA for women, 2004
  • Tendre for women, 2006
  • PRADA Amber pour Homme (Prada Man) for men, 2006[70]
  • Benjoin (Essence exclusive N°9) for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Iris for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Homme for men, 2008
  • L’eau ambrée for women, 2009
  • Prada Amber pour Homme Intense for men, 2011[71]
  • Prada Candy for women, 2011
  • Prada Olfactories collection, 2015[72]
  • La Femme Prada for women and L’Homme Prada for men, 2016[73]
  • La Femme Prada Intense for women and L’Homme Prada Intense for men, 2017[74]
  • La Femme Prada L’eau for women, 2017[75]

LG Prada mobile phone[edit]

In May 2007, Prada began producing mobile phones with LG Electronics. Three mobile phones resulted from this collaboration: LG Prada (KE850), LG Prada II (KF900) and LG Prada 3.0.

Watches[edit]

Production of watches started in 2007 and was suspended in 2012. One of the watch models produced by Prada, the Prada Link, is compatible with bluetooth technology and can connect with the LG Prada II mobile phone.[76]

Prada in popular culture[edit]

Films[edit]

The 1999 feature film 10 Things I Hate About You features the following exchange extolling the virtues of Prada ownership:[77]

Bianca: You know, there’s a difference between like and love. I like my Skechers but I love my Prada backpack.

Chastity: But I love my Skechers.

Bianca: That’s because you don’t have a Prada backpack.

— 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

The 2006 feature film The Devil Wears Prada (based on the 2003 book of the same name written by Lauren Weisberger) earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination for her role. Her shoe wardrobe for the film was said to be «at least 40% Prada» by the costume designer Patricia Field.[78] Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue and the supposed inspiration for Meryl Streep’s character, wore Prada to the film’s premiere.[79]

Art[edit]

In 2005, a false Prada boutique was built as an art installation 26 miles away from Marfa, Texas. Called «Prada Marfa,» the purpose of the structure was to eventually disintegrate into its surroundings. Shoes and bags were provided by Miuccia Prada from the Summer Season 2005 collection.[80] The installation was looted after being completed, and the restoration needed led to a revise in plans, making the structure a permanent installation.[81]

Controversies[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case was the first women’s rights lawsuit and movement of luxury fashion industry that appeared in the global media in 2010. It was named “David vs. Goliath” by the global NGOs leader. The Prada Female Discrimination Case occurred 10 years before the Me Too movement and was started by fashion executive, Rina Bovrisse.[82][83]

On December 10, 2009, Bovrisse filed a lawsuit against Prada Japan accusing them of discriminating against women in the workplace.[84][85] Prada Luxembourg (where the trademark is registered) countersued for defamation, stating «voicing women’s rights damaged Prada’s brand logo.»[86][87][88][89]

In May 2011, the Feminists rallied outside the Tsim She Tsui branch of Prada, calling on the Hong Kong exchange to veto the brand’s initial public offering (IPO).[90] In May 2012, a Labour Network Monitoring Asian Transnational Corporations issued a letter against LVMH Group on appointing Sebastian Suhl as COO of Givenchy while he was in the case of sexual harassment in Japan and Luxembourg.[91] In October 2012, Tokyo District Court Judge Reiko Morioka ruled in favor of Prada, saying their alleged discrimination was “acceptable for a luxury fashion label.”[92] Bovrisse claimed the court was not fair and accused the judge of screaming at her. Bovrisse took her discrimination claims to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.[93] The committee, without mentioning Bovrisse, did issue a report to the Japanese Government urging them to enact regulations that would make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal.[88][89][94][95][96][97][98]

Blackface imagery[edit]

On December 14, 2018, Prada was forced to pull a new range of accessories and displays from its stores following complaints that they featured «blackface imagery.» Prada scrapped the products after outrage spread online when a New Yorker spotted the character at the Prada’s Soho store and blasted the brand for using «Sambo like imagery» in a viral Facebook post.[99]

Prada stated in a tweet in response, «Prada Group never had the intention of offending anyone and we abhor all forms of racism and racist imagery. In this interest we will withdraw the characters in question from display and circulation.»[99]

In response to the incident, Prada assembled a diversity and inclusion advisory council co-chaired by Ava DuVernay and Theaster Gates.[100]

Investigation on tax evasion[edit]

As of 2014, Prada was being investigated by Italian prosecutors for possible tax evasion after the luxury-goods company disclosed undeclared taxable income. Prada SpA Chairman Miuccia Prada, Chief Executive Officer Patrizio Bertelli and accountant Marco Salomoni have been named in the probe, which is for possible undeclared or false tax claims.[101] The chairwoman of Prada faced an investigation after it was alleged the company avoided nearly £400 million in tax by transferring services abroad.[citation needed] Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper said on Friday Prada and Bertelli had paid 420 million euros ($571 million) to Italy’s tax agency to settle their tax affairs. Despite the settlement, an investigation continued.[102] As of 2016, prosecutors requested the case be dropped as the debt had been settled.[103]

See also[edit]

  • Lavender Prada dress of Uma Thurman, a 1995 dress worn to the Academy Awards

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Not to be confused with Pravda.

Prada S.p.A.

Prada logo
Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Prada Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

Type Public (S.p.A.)

Traded as

SEHK: 1913
Industry Fashion
Founded 1913; 110 years ago
(as Fratelli Prada)
Founder Mario Prada
Headquarters
  • Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 28
  • 20135 Milan
  • Italy
  • 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°ECoordinates: 45°27′25″N 09°12′38″E / 45.45694°N 9.21056°E

Number of locations

635+ boutiques

Area served

Worldwide

Key people

Miuccia Prada (head designer)
Andrea Guerra (CEO)
Alessandra Cozzani (CFO)
Products Luxury goods
Revenue Increase €3.37 billion (2021)[1]

Operating income

Increase €489.5 million (2021)[1]

Net income

Increase €295.1 million (2021)[1]
Total assets Increase €6.96 billion (2021)[1]
Total equity Increase €3.13 billion (2021)[1]

Number of employees

13,140 (2021)[1]
Subsidiaries
  • Miu Miu
  • Church’s
  • Car Shoe
  • Pasticceria Marchesi
  • Luna Rossa
  • Fondazione Prada
Website prada.com

Prada S.p.A. (, PRAH-də; Italian: [ˈpraːda]) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913 in Milan by Mario Prada. It specializes in leather handbags, travel accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear, and other fashion accessories. Prada licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear[2] and L’Oréal for fragrances.[3]

History[edit]

Founding[edit]

Tooled leather handbag made by Prada, 1935-45 (RISD Museum)

The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as Fratelli Prada, a leather goods shop in Milan.[4][5] Initially, the shop sold animal goods, imported English steamer trunks, and handbags.

Mario Prada did not believe women should have a role in business, so he prevented female family members from entering his company. Ironically, Mario’s son had no interest in the business, so it was Mario’s daughter Luisa who succeeded Mario and ran Prada for almost twenty years. Luisa’s daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the company in 1970, eventually taking over from Luisa in 1978.[citation needed]

Miuccia began making waterproof backpacks out of Pocono, a nylon fabric.[4] She met Patrizio Bertelli in 1977, an Italian who had begun his own leather goods business at the age of 24, and he joined the company soon after. He advised Miuccia on company business, which she followed. It was his advice to discontinue importing English goods and to change the existing luggage.[citation needed]

Development[edit]

Miuccia inherited the company in 1978 by which time sales were up to U.S. $450,000. With Bertelli alongside her as business manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement her creativity in the company’s designs.[4] She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the house of Prada that would change it.[4]

She released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979. They were made out of a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for steamer trunks. Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell due to the lack of advertising and high prices, but the lines would go on to become her first commercial hit.

Next, Miuccia and Bertelli sought out wholesale accounts for the bags in upscale department stores and boutiques worldwide. In 1983, Prada opened a second boutique in the centre of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan’s shopping heart, on the site of the previous historic «London House» emporium run by Felice Bellini from 1870 to the 1960s, reminiscent of the original shop, but with a sleek and modern contrast to it.

The next big release was a nylon tote. That same year, the house of Prada began expansion across continental Europe and the United States by opening locations in prominent shopping districts within Florence, Paris, Madrid, and New York City. A shoe line was also released in 1984. In 1985 Miuccia released the «classic Prada handbag» that became an overnight sensation. Although practical and sturdy, its sleek lines and craftsmanship had a luxury that has become the Prada signature.

In 1987, Miuccia and Bertelli married. Prada launched its women’s ready-to-wear collection in 1988, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts. Prada’s popularity increased when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colors.

The logo for the label was not as obvious a design element as those on bags from other prominent luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton. It tried to market its lack of prestigious appeal, including of its apparel, by projecting an image of «anti-status» or «inverse snobbery».

1990s[edit]

Prada’s originality made it one of the most influential fashion houses,[4] and the brand became a premium status symbol in the 1990s.

Sales were reported at L 70 billion, or US$31.7 million, in 1998.[citation needed] Patrizio di Marco took charge of the growing business in the United States after working for the house in Asia. He was successful in having the Prada bags prominently displayed in department stores, so that they could become a hit with fashion editors. Prada’s continued success was attributed to its «working-class» theme which, Ginia Bellafante at The New York Times Magazine proclaimed, «was becoming chic in the high-tech, IPO-driven early 1990s.» Furthermore, now husband and wife, Miuccia and Bertelli led the Prada label on a cautious expansion, making products hard to come by.

In 1992, the high fashion brand Miu Miu, named after Miuccia’s nickname, launched. Miu Miu catered to younger consumers and celebrities. By 1993 Prada was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for accessories.[4]

The first ready-to-wear menswear collection was Spring/Summer 1998.[6] By 1994, sales were at US$210 million, with clothing sales accounting for 20% (expected to double in 1995). Prada won another award from the CFDA, in 1995 as a «designer of the year» 1996 witnessed the opening of the 18,000 ft² Prada boutique in Manhattan, New York, the largest in the chain at the time. By now the House of Prada operated in 40 locations worldwide, 20 of which were in Japan. The company owned eight factories and subcontracted work from 84 other manufacturers in Italy. Prada’s and Bertelli’s respective businesses were merged to create Prapar B.V. in 1996. The name, however, was later changed to Prada B.V., and Patrizio Bertelli was named Chief Executive Officer of the Prada luxury company.

1996 can also be seen as marking an important turning point in Prada’s aesthetics, one that fueled the brand’s worldwide reputation. Journalists praised Miuccia’s development of an “ugly chic” style, which initially confused customers by offering blatantly unsexy outfits which then revealed to offer daring and original takes on the relationship between fashion and desire.[7] Since then Prada has been regarded as one of the most intelligent and conceptual designers.

In 1997, Prada posted revenue of US$674 million. Another store in Milan opened that same year. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bertelli smashed the windows of the store a day before the opening, after he had become deeply unsatisfied with the set-up. Bertelli also acquired shares in the Gucci group, and later blamed Gucci for «aping his wife’s designs.» In June 1998, Bertelli gained 9.5% return on investment at US$260 million.[8] Analysts began to speculate that he was attempting a take over of the Gucci group. The proposition seemed unlikely, however, because Prada was at the time still a small company and was in debt. Funding Universe states that «At the very least, Prada had a voice as one of Gucci’s largest shareholders (a 10 percent holding would be required for the right to request a seat on the board) and would stand to profit tidily should anyone try to take over Gucci.» However, Bertelli sold his shares to Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton chairman Bernard Arnault in January 1998 for a profit of US$140 million. Arnault was in fact attempting a take over of Gucci. LVMH had been purchasing fashion companies for a while and already owned Dior, Givenchy, and other luxury brands. Gucci, however, managed to fend him off by selling a 45% stake to industrialist François Pinault, for US$3 billion.[citation needed] In 1998, the first Prada menswear boutique opened in Los Angeles.

Prada was determined to hold a leading portfolio of luxury brands, like the Gucci group and LVMH. Prada purchased 51% of Helmut Lang’s company based in New York for US$40 million in March 1999.[citation needed] Lang’s company was worth about US$100 million. Months later, Prada paid US$105 million to have full control of Jil Sander A.G., a German-based company with annual revenue of US$100 million. The purchase gained Prada a foothold in Germany, and months later Jil Sander resigned as chairwoman of her namesake company. Church & Company, an English shoemaker, also came under the control of Prada, when Prada bought 83% of the company for US$170 million.[citation needed] A joint venture between Prada and the De Rigo group was also formed that year to produce Prada eyewear. In October 1999, Prada joined with LVMH and beat Gucci to buy a 51% stake in the Rome-based Fendi S.p.A. Prada’s share of the purchase (25.5%) was worth US$241.5 million out of the reported US$520 million total paid by both Prada and LVMH.[citation needed] Prada took on debts of Fendi, as the latter company was not doing well financially.

These acquisitions elevated Prada to the top of the luxury goods market in Europe. Revenue tripled from that of 1996, to L2 trillion.[citation needed] Despite apparent success, the company was still in debt.

2000s[edit]

The company’s merger and purchasing sprees slowed in the 2000s. However, the company signed a loose agreement with Azzedine Alaia. Skincare products in unit doses were introduced in the United States, Japan, and Europe in 2000. A 30-day supply of cleansing lotion was marketed at the retail price of US$100. To help pay off debts of over US$850  million, the company planned on listing 30% of the company on the Milan Stock Exchange in June 2001. However, the offering slowed down after a decline in spending on luxury goods in the United States and Japan. In 2001, under the pressure of his bankers, Bertelli sold all of Prada’s 25.5% share in Fendi to LVMH. The sale raised only US$295 million.

By 2006, the Helmut Lang, Amy Fairclough, Ghee, and Jil Sander labels were sold. Jil Sander was sold to the private equity firm Change Capital Partners, which was headed by Luc Vandevelde, the chairman of Carrefour, while the Helmut Lang label is now owned by Japanese fashion company Link Theory. Prada is still recovering from the Fendi debt. More recently, a 45% stake of the Church & Company brand has been sold to Equinox.

The Prada Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear fashion show, held on 23 September 2008 in Milan, got infamous coverage because all the models on the catwalk were tottering[9] – several of them stumbled,[10] while two models fell down in front of the photographers and had to be helped by spectators to get up.[11] They removed their shoes in order to continue their walk.[12][13] One more model (Sigrid Agren) even had to stop and go back during the finale walk as she couldn’t manage walking in her high heels any longer.[14] Interviewed right after the show, one model declared: «I was having a panic attack, my hands were shaking. The heels were so high.»[15]
The designer Miuccia Prada, on her side, did not blame the height of the shoes, but the silk little socks inside, which were slippery and moved inside of the shoes, preventing the models’ feet from having a correct grip on the sole.[16][17] Miuccia Prada also assured that the shoes sold in stores would have a lower heel,[18] and that the little socks would be sewn into the shoes in order to prevent further slips. But many fashionistas rightly claimed that the socks, once sewn into the shoes, would be non-washable and would quickly stink and become grey.[19] Consequently, the shoes have never been commercially sold.

2010s[edit]

According to Fortune, Bertelli planned on increasing revenue of the company to US$5 billion by 2010.

Prada is the main buyer from the Turkish leather factory DESA, which was found guilty by the Turkish Supreme Court of illegally dismissing workers who joined a union.[20] The Clean Clothes Campaign, a labor rights organization based in Europe, has called on Prada to ensure that freedom of association is respected at the factory.[21] On January 30, 2013, Clean Clothes Campaign reported, «Trade Union Harassment Continues at Prada Supplier».[22]

On May 6, 2011, Hong Kong Stock Exchange was accused on approving Prada’s IPO during Prada Gender Discrimination Case which Prada was ultimately to win. Feminist NGOs and Hong Kong Legislative Council lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan protested in front of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

On June 24, 2011, the brand was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise $2.14 billion, but failed to meet expectations reported by AAP on June 17, 2011[29] and Bloomberg.[30]

In 2015, Prada’s turnover was 3,551.7 million euros, up 1 percent from 2014, while its gross operating profit fell 16.5 percent to 954.2 million euros.[31]

In February 2015, a report in The New York Times by Charles Curkin was published about the use of ostrich leather by luxury fashion brands and the brutal methods by which it is removed from the flightless birds. It was based on a months-long investigation conducted by PETA and namechecked Prada as one of fashion’s key brands dealing in products made from ostrich skin.[32]

In July 2016, Prada clothing became available to purchase online for the first time through Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa.[33]

As of March 2018, Prada’s sales turned positive after declining since 2014, and their stock jumped 14% at the news.[34]

Stating that Prada would be «(f)ocusing on innovative materials will allow the company to explore new boundaries of creative design while meeting the demand for ethical products,» the company announced in 2019 that fur will be eliminated from the collection and all house brands as of 2020.[35]

2020s[edit]

In February 2020, Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli named the Belgian designer Raf Simons as co-creative director.[36]

In August 2020, the fashion house announced it would no longer use kangaroo leather in its products.[37]
In 2020, fashion magazine Vanity Teen promoted its Prada Resort 21 campaign.[38]

Prada window display at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy

America’s Cup and the Prada Cup[edit]

Patrizio Bertelli’s passion for sailing led Prada to form Team Luna Rossa in 1997 in order to participate in the America’s Cup.[39] On September 28, 2017 it was announced by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron[40] that Prada will be the hosting sponsor of Challenger Selection Series at the 2021 America’s Cup, superseding the role of Louis Vuitton started in 1983.

The Challenger Selection Series that was the Louis Vuitton Cup, will now be known as the Prada Cup, and the America’s Cup Match will be presented by Prada. It will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, January 2021.

Businesses today[edit]

Runway shows[edit]

Prada hosts seasonal runway shows on the international fashion calendar, taking place in Milan often at one of the brand’s spaces.

1988 – first womenswear show in Milan

1998 – first menswear show in Milan[41]

Resort 2019 was shown in New York City at Prada’s New York headquarters.[42] The show was broadcast over screens in Times Square.[43]

Previous Prada models include Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, Vanessa Axente, Suvi Koponen, Ali Stephens, Vlada Roslyakova and Sasha Pivovarova, who went on to appear in Prada’s ad campaigns for six consecutive seasons after opening the Prada fall 2005 runway show. Prada has also featured many actors as models in their menswear shows and campaigns, including Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, Emile Hirsch[44] and Norman Reedus.[45]

Prada’s runway music is designed by Frédéric Sanchez.[46]

Boutiques[edit]

Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron

Prada has commissioned architects, most notably Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron, to design flagship stores in various locations.

1913 – The original Prada store opened in Milan in inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.[47]

1919 — Prada was appointed Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household; as such, it incorporated the House of Savoy’s coat of arms and knotted rope design into its logo.

1983 – Retail expansion sees a new boutique opened in Milan, as well as New York, Madrid, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

1991 – Further retail expansion and more boutiques open in New York City, China, and Japan.[39]

2001 – Broadway Epicenter in New York City by OMA opens.[48]

2003 – Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog & de Meuron[49] opens.[50]

2004 – Los Angeles Epicenter by OMA group opens.[51] Restored in 2012.

2008 – A duplex megastore was opened in Kuala Lumpur at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

2009 – A new store focussing on the Prada Made to Order collection opened on Corso Venezia, Milan, designed by architect Robert Baciocchi.[52]

2012 – In June, Prada opened its largest ever boutique in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates.[53]

Arts and architecture[edit]

Inaugurated in 2000, Prada’s Milan Headquarters are located in a former industrial space between via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro.[54] An art installation by Carsten Höller that takes the form of a three-story metal slide leads from Miuccia Prada’s office to the interior courtyard.[55]

Completed in 2002, Prada’s New York City Headquarters open, located in a former Times Square piano factory renovated by the Herzog & de Meuron architecture firm.[56]

2003 – «Garden-Factories» Project – Prada collaborates with architect Guido Canali to rejuvenate the landscape surrounding their manufacturers.[39]

In 2004, «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» bowed at the Tokyo Epicenter. A traveling exhibition featuring 100 skirts designed by Miuccia Prada and conceived by curator Kayoko Ota of AMO in collaboration with Mrs. Prada, the exhibition went on to Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul.[57]

Completed in 2009, Prada commissioned an unusual multi-purpose building from Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group called the Prada Transformer in Seoul.[58] The building was first used to display the «Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada» exhibition, and later changed into a movie theater.

In 2012, Mrs. Prada, along with designer Elsa Schiaparelli, was the subject of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, «Impossible Conversations».[59] The Los Angeles Epicenter was also restored in 2012.[60]

In 2014, an exhibition called «Pradasphere» bowed in London’s Harrods and Hong Kong’s Central Ferry Pier 4, highlighting the Prada universe.[61]

In 2015, Prada opened a permanent home for Fondazione Prada in Milan. Located in a former distillery redesigned by Rem Koolhaas’s OMA group, it hosts a permanent collection of site-specific art as well as galleries of rotating exhibits. Intended to act as a gathering space for the local community,[62] it also features a performance space, movie theater, bookstore, and a cafe – Bar Luce,[63] with an interior designed by director Wes Anderson.[64]

In 2016, after 6 years of restoration Prada opened an events space in a historic residence in the Rong Zhai district of Shanghai, China.[65]

Costume design[edit]

In 2007, Miuccia Prada contributed costume designs for two digital characters in the CGI film Appleseed Ex Machina.[66]

In 2010, Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila premiered at New York’s Metropolitan Opera with costumes by Miuccia Prada.[67]

In 2013, Miuccia Prada designed costumes for Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby in collaboration with costume designer Catherine Martin.[68]

Eyewear[edit]

2000 – Eyewear launched under Prada and Miu Miu labels, manufactured by Luxottica.[39]

Perfumes[edit]

2004 – Fragrance launched with the Puig company.[69] Women’s fragrances were followed by men’s fragrances in 2006.

  • PRADA for women, 2004
  • Tendre for women, 2006
  • PRADA Amber pour Homme (Prada Man) for men, 2006[70]
  • Benjoin (Essence exclusive N°9) for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Iris for women, 2007
  • Infusion d’Homme for men, 2008
  • L’eau ambrée for women, 2009
  • Prada Amber pour Homme Intense for men, 2011[71]
  • Prada Candy for women, 2011
  • Prada Olfactories collection, 2015[72]
  • La Femme Prada for women and L’Homme Prada for men, 2016[73]
  • La Femme Prada Intense for women and L’Homme Prada Intense for men, 2017[74]
  • La Femme Prada L’eau for women, 2017[75]

LG Prada mobile phone[edit]

In May 2007, Prada began producing mobile phones with LG Electronics. Three mobile phones resulted from this collaboration: LG Prada (KE850), LG Prada II (KF900) and LG Prada 3.0.

Watches[edit]

Production of watches started in 2007 and was suspended in 2012. One of the watch models produced by Prada, the Prada Link, is compatible with bluetooth technology and can connect with the LG Prada II mobile phone.[76]

Prada in popular culture[edit]

Films[edit]

The 1999 feature film 10 Things I Hate About You features the following exchange extolling the virtues of Prada ownership:[77]

Bianca: You know, there’s a difference between like and love. I like my Skechers but I love my Prada backpack.

Chastity: But I love my Skechers.

Bianca: That’s because you don’t have a Prada backpack.

— 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

The 2006 feature film The Devil Wears Prada (based on the 2003 book of the same name written by Lauren Weisberger) earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination for her role. Her shoe wardrobe for the film was said to be «at least 40% Prada» by the costume designer Patricia Field.[78] Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue and the supposed inspiration for Meryl Streep’s character, wore Prada to the film’s premiere.[79]

Art[edit]

In 2005, a false Prada boutique was built as an art installation 26 miles away from Marfa, Texas. Called «Prada Marfa,» the purpose of the structure was to eventually disintegrate into its surroundings. Shoes and bags were provided by Miuccia Prada from the Summer Season 2005 collection.[80] The installation was looted after being completed, and the restoration needed led to a revise in plans, making the structure a permanent installation.[81]

Controversies[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case[edit]

Prada Female Discrimination Case was the first women’s rights lawsuit and movement of luxury fashion industry that appeared in the global media in 2010. It was named “David vs. Goliath” by the global NGOs leader. The Prada Female Discrimination Case occurred 10 years before the Me Too movement and was started by fashion executive, Rina Bovrisse.[82][83]

On December 10, 2009, Bovrisse filed a lawsuit against Prada Japan accusing them of discriminating against women in the workplace.[84][85] Prada Luxembourg (where the trademark is registered) countersued for defamation, stating «voicing women’s rights damaged Prada’s brand logo.»[86][87][88][89]

In May 2011, the Feminists rallied outside the Tsim She Tsui branch of Prada, calling on the Hong Kong exchange to veto the brand’s initial public offering (IPO).[90] In May 2012, a Labour Network Monitoring Asian Transnational Corporations issued a letter against LVMH Group on appointing Sebastian Suhl as COO of Givenchy while he was in the case of sexual harassment in Japan and Luxembourg.[91] In October 2012, Tokyo District Court Judge Reiko Morioka ruled in favor of Prada, saying their alleged discrimination was “acceptable for a luxury fashion label.”[92] Bovrisse claimed the court was not fair and accused the judge of screaming at her. Bovrisse took her discrimination claims to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.[93] The committee, without mentioning Bovrisse, did issue a report to the Japanese Government urging them to enact regulations that would make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal.[88][89][94][95][96][97][98]

Blackface imagery[edit]

On December 14, 2018, Prada was forced to pull a new range of accessories and displays from its stores following complaints that they featured «blackface imagery.» Prada scrapped the products after outrage spread online when a New Yorker spotted the character at the Prada’s Soho store and blasted the brand for using «Sambo like imagery» in a viral Facebook post.[99]

Prada stated in a tweet in response, «Prada Group never had the intention of offending anyone and we abhor all forms of racism and racist imagery. In this interest we will withdraw the characters in question from display and circulation.»[99]

In response to the incident, Prada assembled a diversity and inclusion advisory council co-chaired by Ava DuVernay and Theaster Gates.[100]

Investigation on tax evasion[edit]

As of 2014, Prada was being investigated by Italian prosecutors for possible tax evasion after the luxury-goods company disclosed undeclared taxable income. Prada SpA Chairman Miuccia Prada, Chief Executive Officer Patrizio Bertelli and accountant Marco Salomoni have been named in the probe, which is for possible undeclared or false tax claims.[101] The chairwoman of Prada faced an investigation after it was alleged the company avoided nearly £400 million in tax by transferring services abroad.[citation needed] Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper said on Friday Prada and Bertelli had paid 420 million euros ($571 million) to Italy’s tax agency to settle their tax affairs. Despite the settlement, an investigation continued.[102] As of 2016, prosecutors requested the case be dropped as the debt had been settled.[103]

See also[edit]

  • Lavender Prada dress of Uma Thurman, a 1995 dress worn to the Academy Awards

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История бренда Prada

Prada (Прада) – всемирно известный бренд с более чем столетней историей. Он выпускает женскую и мужскую одежду, аксессуары, парфюм и даже мебель. Модный дом ежегодно создает коллекции, которые являются высшим произведением искусства, наполнены яркой индивидуальностью и шиком. А ведь все начиналась с чемоданов.

Братья Prada

История итальянского модного дома начинается в 1913 г., когда Марио Прада открыл в Милане небольшой магазин с роскошными сумками и чемоданами. Он сделал ставку на vip-клиентов, искавших аксессуары, которые не выйдут из моды за пару лет.

Марио создавал поистине эксклюзивные вещи, используя редкие и дорогие материалы:

С самого основания Марио удалось привлечь и удержать дорогую аудиторию, что обеспечило делу успех. В помощь он пригласил своего брата – Мартино. Их бутик так и назывался – Fratelli Prada, что в переводе с итальянского означает «братья Прада».

Фамильное дело уверенно развивалось в качестве люксовой торговой марки. Продукция была не просто роскошной, но и имела высокое качество и индивидуальный дизайн.

Эпоха Марии Прада

Основатель Prada скончался в 1952 г., а его дело перешло к дочери. Мария вывела торговую марку на новый уровень. Благодаря ее старанию дом Prada стал известен за пределами Италии.

Технология изготовления чемоданов и сумок не изменилась. Все так же использовались дорогие материалы и индивидуальный пошив, а модный дом находился на пике популярности в течение 15 лет правления Марии.

В конце 70-х стали активно появляться удобные чемоданы на колесах. Состоятельная публика мгновенно переключила внимание на них. Дорожные сумки от Prada хоть и оставались роскошными, но были уже совсем неудобными в дороге.

Дела модного дома пошли из рук вон плохо. В 1978 г. управлять компанией стала внучка основателя дома – Миучча Прада. Именно она кардинально изменила бренд, что позволило ему не только остаться на плаву, но и стать одним из самых крупных и влиятельных модных домов.

Новый виток развития бренда Прада

Миучче удалось взрастить небольшое семейное дело до компании, диктующей миру актуальные тренды.

В 1978 г. владелица дома познакомилась с Патрицио Бертелли – владельцем предприятия по выпуску кожаных изделий. В этом же году тот получил контракт на производство, а также продажу продукции Prada. А через 10 лет Патрицио и Миучча поженились.

Новая владелица в корне поменяла подход к делу. Она привлекла в штат ведущих модельеров, чтобы те предложили что-то оригинальное. В начале 80-х компания выпустила женские сумки и рюкзаки. Они были выполнены из блестящей парашютной нейлоновой ткани, которые были украшены знаменитым треугольным логотипом.

В 1983 вышла первая коллекция обуви, а в 1989 – первая коллекция одежды. На показе были представлены линейки монохромных вещей, с простыми линиями. Преобладал черный цвет, не было никаких пестрых деталей. Это в корне отличалось от ярких и открыто сексуальных коллекций других дизайнеров.

Миучча оставалась верна традициям семейного дела. Она отказалась перенести производство в Азию, чтобы не допустить даже малейшего снижения качества. Продукция оставалась роскошной и эксклюзивной, подчеркивала статус и положение в обществе.

Сдержанная одежда от Прада ни по стоимости, ни по дизайну не подходила молодым девушкам. Миучча это понимала, а также то, что молодежная линейка позволит завоевать большой сегмент аудитории и еще больше укрепить позиции модного дома.

В 1993 г. родился отдельный бренд Miu Miu, названный в честь детской клички Миуччи.

В одежде от Миу Миу воплощено все то, чего дизайнерам нельзя позволить в коллекциях Prada, а именно яркие цвета, обилие декора, сочетание несочетаемого и пр.

После создания Miu Miu дом Prada продолжил свое развитие. Так в линейке появились солнцезащитные очки с толстой квадратной оправой. Изначально аксессуар встретил недоумение, а затем стал одной из визитных карточек дома.

В 1997 г. Прада выпустила коллекцию для мужчин. В ней были представлены одежда, обувь и сумки в стиле casual-sport и пригодные для ношения в любую погоду.

В 2003 г. выходит первый парфюм от Prada. Это был запах, отражающий всю концепцию стиля модного дома. Аромат сложный, с вкраплениями дорогих ингредиентов, смесью натуральных и синтетических компонентов. Запах и терпкий, и свежий одновременно.

В 2006 г. модный дом стал более узнаваемым благодаря фильму «Дьявол носит Prada». В нем все героини появлялись в основном в одежде, а также обуви и аксессуарах этого модного дома.

В 2012 бренд решился на эксперимент с яркой обувью. Изделия были украшены языками пламени, крыльями кадиллака – элементами, которые были в моде в 50-х.

В 2012 Prada снова «засветилась» в фильме, на этот раз в «Великом Гэтсби». Дом сшил яркую коллекцию из 40 костюмов в стиле арт-деко. Фильм получил награду за лучшие наряды.

На сегодняшний день многие знаменитости предпочитают Прада. Среди них герцогиня Кембриджская и герцогиня Сассекская. Сдержанный и утонченный стиль Prada как нельзя лучше подходит для светских мероприятий.

В 2013 на вручении Оскара Энн Хэтэуэй надела платье бледно-розового цвета от Прада. А в 2014 сразу 14 актрис появились в нарядах от этого дома на вручении премии «Оскар».

Популярность Prada не снижается до сих пор. Продукцию этого дома выбирают успешные люди с безупречным вкусом. Бренд успешно шагает по миру, открывая новые бутики, а значит, он еще порадует нас интересными задумками.

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Prada History: How This Designer Brand Became So Successful

Prada has left an imprint on fashion as we know it, and its tangible designs are one of the most respected in the world. Let’s take a look at the Prada history and how its style influenced fashion as we know it today.

Prada’s Style

Prada clothes and accessories are recognized as classic and eccentric, although they’re also notorious as having a techno vibe. Its style draws on northern Italian traditions with elegance and a fine craftsmanship. But on the other hand, their stylists create new designs, patterns and prints from unconventional materials. It’s a brand that never follows trends and instead, follows its own path. For example, when other high-end fashion brands focused on minimalism, Prada presented a curvy, men-esque collection. This look caught on across female fashion, but Prada then switched to block colours and bold prints.

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Since 1913, its cutting-edge style has made it one of the most respected designer brands in the fashion realm. In fact, it’s become a statement for challenging conventions focused on experimentation. Style statements are born from the stylists’ passionate examination of disciplines. As a result, the creations are a unique interpretation from unusual perspectives.

Looking at Prada History

Prada history began in 1913 and it looked very different to the designer label we know today. It was once solely dedicated to bags and suitcases. Mario Prada, a craftsman, opened a shop in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. From its initial opening, it received a healthy interest – especially amongst people who wanted accessories. The main reason people loved accessories in that era was because they wouldn’t go out of fashion as quickly as clothes would.

Nearly a century later, Mario Prada passed down the business to his granddaughter, Miuccia Prada Bianchi. Her personal history focused on political commitment. However, she always had an interested in a unique society social and youthful Italian eccentricity. She had a background in fashion designing and she even married a fashion designer too in 1987.

Background of Miuccia Prada

Miuccia Prada is an Italian fashion designer who owns and created the Prada brand. She was the youngest granddaughter and started this fashion line by creating and designing high-end suitcases, handbags and trunks for the Milanese elite. She attended the University of Milan where she became recognized as a feminist and earned herself a Ph.D. in political science.

In 1978, Prada reimagined her family’s business and grew it from a sleepy and stagnant brand to what we recognize in this current day. Her husband helped with the company’s merchandise with designs and patterns she’d created herself. At the time Prada was born, heavy logo clothes dominated the fashion world. However, four years later, Prada welcomed a collection of ready-to-wear women’s clothes which were titled “uniforms for the slightly disenfranchised”.

Prada’s Impact in the Fashion World

Prada stands out from the rest of the fashion world for a multitude of reasons. Throughout Prada history, it’s always been fearless in its decisions and creations, and never been afraid to attempt new styles. One example of this is a transparent raincoat which turned opaque once it got wet. In 2004, this amazed critics at a fashion show, as well as straw hats and embroidered moccasins. Prada’s fashion and accessories soon created an original energy which other brands and boutiques couldn’t offer.

Prada’s designs are one of the most influential luxury brands, and therefore the most replicated. In 1988, the brand introduced womenswear for the first time and launched a light-hearted label, Miu Miu, in 1993. One year later, Prada expanded into menswear. No matter the collection, its signature look is glamorous and easy to recognize – even amongst Italian competitors. The clothing and accessories are made from high-quality materials with investment in mind. Their credibility is priceless with other brands admire and take inspiration from.

How Has Prada Influenced Culture?

Prada’s breakthrough came in the early 1990’s with the black nylon bag. This was the first true fashion statement from the brand and it transformed every season along with any clothes. This touched a new, minimalist-minded consumer who’d prefer to not wear their wealth on their sleeve. It remained the single most admirable accessory of that decade.

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The rest of the world had to take time to catch up with the brand’s wonderful aesthetic and designs. Prada pushed the boundaries of what fashion can be and that there are no rules to what you can create. Currently, today’s Prada runway collections are the most anticipated on the show schedule and receive worldwide attention. Their new designs and collections are ground-breaking and shock critics and fans in a positive way each time. The brand even branched out into cars in 2009 with the South Korean maker Hyundai, the Prada Genesis.

Prada Handbags Everyone Woman Should Invest In

Prada handbags make a huge fashion statement and are obviously not just a passing trend. The brand’s handbags have become recognized for their high-class elegance and quality. These handbags are designed with more than just practicality in mind, but are a work of art. Let’s take a look at our top finds and what makes each one so special.

1. Prada Navy Blue Saffiano Leather Bag

We love this navy blue colour which is a recognized shade for Prada. Capturing both practicality and style, it’s a one-of-a-kind accessory. Made from leather, it’s durable and actually gets better with age. The gold-tone hardware is a beautiful contrast against the blue and gives it a sophisticated feel. With two interior pockets, there’s plenty of space for your essentials, whilst keeping them to hand.

The metal lettering logo on the leather triangle makes it stand out against other competitor handbags. The two-way zipper closure keeps your essentials safe and to hand, whilst keeping in touch with the sophisticated style.

2. Prada Rose Saffiano Leather Crossbody Handbag

This rose beige colour is a neutral tone with a tinge of rose pink. As a result, it’s a high-end purse which provides the perfect addition to your outfit. Team it with an all-black outfit to add a stunning contrast which others will admire. Prada is known for this iconic Saffiano style, and this durable leather will keep in shape for years to come.

The finished silver chain strap provides the ability for hands-free so you can focus on enjoying your day. Crafted in Italy with excellent care and precision, this handbag shows the innovation and creativity of the company.

3. Prada Midnight Designer Shoulder Bag

This handbag comes in a sleek midnight black which gives off a sense of elegance and beauty. Made of soft nylon, it’s simple to take care of and will last for many years to come. The quilt style offers a unique twist and gives a quilt pattern for a homely and soft feel. You can utilize this in the day or for special occasions to complement an array of outfits and instantly give yourself a confidence boost.

What Do You Know About Prada History?

We hope you enjoyed reading about Prada history – including a brief background into the designer’s early career and some fun facts about the brand. Owning one of this iconic fashion brand’s pieces is certainly a matter of prestige.

What do you know about Prada history? If there are some facts you’d like to share, let us know in the comments to keep this conversation going.

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Принято считать, что история какой-либо марки – это история его основателей, тех людей, которые смогли пройти через все трудности и сделать свое дело известным на весь мир. У основателей модного дома это получилось, ведь в 2013 году команда отметила свой столетний юбилей.

Как все начиналось

В далеком 1913 году Марио Прада открыл небольшой магазин кожгалантереи в Милане. Вскоре он подключил к делу и своего брата Мартино. Ставка была сделана именно на качественные сумки и чемоданы, которые могли себе позволить далеко не все. Эта стратегия оказалась успешной, и марка быстро стала популярной среди иностранцев. Сумки отличал особый шик: деревянные ручки, декор из черепашьего панциря, россыпь страз и мерцающих кристаллов.

После смерти Марио руководить стала его дочь Луиза. Ей удалось наладить продажи в Европе и Америке. Курс сохранялся прежний – безупречное качество и стиль. Но к этому времени спрос на сумки заметно снизился, они казались покупателям неудобными и громоздкими. Компании стал грозить финансовый кризис, а потом и возможный крах.

Новая эра вместе с Миучией Прада

Prada вовремя попала в руки предприимчивой внучки основателя. Именно она из небольшого семейного дела создала влиятельный дом моды, диктующий тенденции на новый сезон. Она бы не справилась без поддержки бизнесмена Патрицио Бертелли, который впоследствии стал ее мужем и исполнительным директором Prada.

Прежде всего, Миучча решила расширить ассортимент марки. Так она стала производить одежду и обувь. Уже в 1989 году свет увидела новая коллекция, которая отличалась спокойными тонами, с доминированием черного, простыми линиями и фасонами. Она выгодно отличалась на фоне всеобщего китча, поэтому у нее быстро появились поклонники, любители элегантности и лаконичности.

Еще одной отличительной чертой марки является приверженность традициям, поэтому было решено не выпускать в рамках Prada недорогую одежду, а учредить отдельный молодежный бренд – Miu Miu. Его название – это производная от имени директора Миучии. Надо сказать, что это решение было правильным, и необычные дизайнерские решения, яркие цвета смогли привлечь молодежь. В это время компания все еще придерживается курса на расширение ассортимента и начинает предлагать своим клиентам солнцезащитные очки, нижнее белье, аксессуары, ароматы и даже смартфоны. Чуть позже появилась мужская линия в стиле sport-casual.

2000-2014 гг.: развитие модного дома

За эти десять лет марка продвинулась далеко вперед. В начале 2000 – х годов были куплены бренды Azzedine Alaia, Car Shoe. Уже в 2002 году в Москве был открыт первый бутик. К этому времени всего в мире существовало 160 магазинов модного дома. Через 6 лет компания выделила средства на строительство огромного здания – трансформера в Сеуле. На его открытии состоялся показ юбок бренда. В 2009 году выходит объемная книга об истории компании. Миучча говорит, что они всегда стремились к чему-то новому, провоцировали, а эта книга сможет рассказать об этом пути. Вскоре выходит линия сумок из экологичных материалов с абстрактными геометрическими и растительными орнаментами.

В 2010 году был запущен интересный проект Country of Origin, в рамках которого было выпущено четыре абсолютно разные коллекции: шотландская, перуанская, японская и индийская. В каждой были представлены ткани и детали, характерные именно для этой страны. Следом в 2011 году вышел лимитированный набор ярких дорожных сумок и рождественские брелки в виде зверей, облаченных в стильные наряды. Этот год был богат на разнообразные проекты: выходит экстравагантная коллекция женской обуви, которая отправляет к старинным автомобилям, выпускающим языки пламени. О популярности бренда говорит и то, что в мужском показе осеннее-зимней коллекции приняли участие известные актеры Голливуда. В 2012 году компании поручили разработать форму для сборной Италии по парусному спорту к очередным Олимпийским играм.

Несколько интересных проектов было воплощено в жизнь в 2014 году. В марте можно были зайти в парижский бутик и разработать туфли своей мечты. Клиент сам выбирал модель, цвет, материал, декор и даже оттенок подошвы, а его инициалы располагались сразу под фирменной подписью модного дома. И уже через месяц радостные покупатели получали свои туфли с доставкой на дом. В рамках выставки мебели представлено несколько изогнутых диванов в сдержанных оттенках изумрудного, пурпурного и золотого. В этом же году Миучча Прада покинула пост президента компании, но остается креативным директором Prada.

Prada в кино и на сцене

Все началось с создания костюма для Ромео, роль которого в картине «Ромео+Джульетта» исполнял Леонардо ДиКаприо. В 2006 году вышел фильм «Дьявол носит Prada», и главная героиня довольно часто появлялась в комплектах бренда. Еще одним значимым проектом стало создание костюмов для фильма «Великий Гэтсби». В рамках этого сотрудничества было подготовлено 40 нарядов. Миучча говорила, что вдохновение она искала не только в произведениях Фицджеральда, но и в старых коллекциях. Потом они были выставлены в бутике в Нью-Йорке. В 2014 году компании поступило предложение выпустить набор чемоданов для картины «Отель Гранд Будапешт». Все модели были дополнены выдвижными ящиками в духе того времени.

Самые крупные коллаборации

К ним можно отнести следующие совместные проекты:

Prada сегодня

Сегодня Prada – это законодатель моды для стильных женщин, которые хотят выглядеть дорого и элегантно. Компания выпускает одежду, обувь, аксессуары и даже парфюм, а все это благодаря неподражаемой Миучии Прада. Она отказалась переносить производство в страны Азии, чтобы ничуть не потерять в качестве, как это сделали многие крупные фирмы. Именно под ее руководством Prada стала одной из культовых марок мира моды и обрела поклонников как среди простых женщин, так и среди знаменитостей. Пэрис Хилтон, Энн Хэтэуей, Мадонна, Кэмерон Диаз отдают свое предпочтение лаконичной, но стильной одежде и аксессуарам.

Источник

Принято считать, что история какой-либо марки – это история его основателей, тех людей, которые смогли пройти через все трудности и сделать свое дело известным на весь мир. У основателей модного дома это получилось, ведь в 2013 году команда отметила свой столетний юбилей.

Как все начиналось

В далеком 1913 году Марио Прада открыл небольшой магазин кожгалантереи в Милане. Вскоре он подключил к делу и своего брата Мартино. Ставка была сделана именно на качественные сумки и чемоданы, которые могли себе позволить далеко не все. Эта стратегия оказалась успешной, и марка быстро стала популярной среди иностранцев. Сумки отличал особый шик: деревянные ручки, декор из черепашьего панциря, россыпь страз и мерцающих кристаллов.

После смерти Марио руководить стала его дочь Луиза. Ей удалось наладить продажи в Европе и Америке. Курс сохранялся прежний – безупречное качество и стиль. Но к этому времени спрос на сумки заметно снизился, они казались покупателям неудобными и громоздкими. Компании стал грозить финансовый кризис, а потом и возможный крах.

Новая эра вместе с Миучией Прада

Prada вовремя попала в руки предприимчивой внучки основателя. Именно она из небольшого семейного дела создала влиятельный дом моды, диктующий тенденции на новый сезон. Она бы не справилась без поддержки бизнесмена Патрицио Бертелли, который впоследствии стал ее мужем и исполнительным директором Prada.

Прежде всего, Миучча решила расширить ассортимент марки. Так она стала производить одежду и обувь. Уже в 1989 году свет увидела новая коллекция, которая отличалась спокойными тонами, с доминированием черного, простыми линиями и фасонами. Она выгодно отличалась на фоне всеобщего китча, поэтому у нее быстро появились поклонники, любители элегантности и лаконичности.

Еще одной отличительной чертой марки является приверженность традициям, поэтому было решено не выпускать в рамках Prada недорогую одежду, а учредить отдельный молодежный бренд – Miu Miu. Его название – это производная от имени директора Миучии. Надо сказать, что это решение было правильным, и необычные дизайнерские решения, яркие цвета смогли привлечь молодежь. В это время компания все еще придерживается курса на расширение ассортимента и начинает предлагать своим клиентам солнцезащитные очки, нижнее белье, аксессуары, ароматы и даже смартфоны. Чуть позже появилась мужская линия в стиле sport-casual.

2000-2014 гг.: развитие модного дома

За эти десять лет марка продвинулась далеко вперед. В начале 2000 – х годов были куплены бренды Azzedine Alaia, Car Shoe. Уже в 2002 году в Москве был открыт первый бутик. К этому времени всего в мире существовало 160 магазинов модного дома. Через 6 лет компания выделила средства на строительство огромного здания – трансформера в Сеуле. На его открытии состоялся показ юбок бренда. В 2009 году выходит объемная книга об истории компании. Миучча говорит, что они всегда стремились к чему-то новому, провоцировали, а эта книга сможет рассказать об этом пути. Вскоре выходит линия сумок из экологичных материалов с абстрактными геометрическими и растительными орнаментами.

В 2010 году был запущен интересный проект Country of Origin, в рамках которого было выпущено четыре абсолютно разные коллекции: шотландская, перуанская, японская и индийская. В каждой были представлены ткани и детали, характерные именно для этой страны. Следом в 2011 году вышел лимитированный набор ярких дорожных сумок и рождественские брелки в виде зверей, облаченных в стильные наряды. Этот год был богат на разнообразные проекты: выходит экстравагантная коллекция женской обуви, которая отправляет к старинным автомобилям, выпускающим языки пламени. О популярности бренда говорит и то, что в мужском показе осеннее-зимней коллекции приняли участие известные актеры Голливуда. В 2012 году компании поручили разработать форму для сборной Италии по парусному спорту к очередным Олимпийским играм.

Несколько интересных проектов было воплощено в жизнь в 2014 году. В марте можно были зайти в парижский бутик и разработать туфли своей мечты. Клиент сам выбирал модель, цвет, материал, декор и даже оттенок подошвы, а его инициалы располагались сразу под фирменной подписью модного дома. И уже через месяц радостные покупатели получали свои туфли с доставкой на дом. В рамках выставки мебели представлено несколько изогнутых диванов в сдержанных оттенках изумрудного, пурпурного и золотого. В этом же году Миучча Прада покинула пост президента компании, но остается креативным директором Prada.

Prada в кино и на сцене

Все началось с создания костюма для Ромео, роль которого в картине «Ромео+Джульетта» исполнял Леонардо ДиКаприо. В 2006 году вышел фильм «Дьявол носит Prada», и главная героиня довольно часто появлялась в комплектах бренда. Еще одним значимым проектом стало создание костюмов для фильма «Великий Гэтсби». В рамках этого сотрудничества было подготовлено 40 нарядов. Миучча говорила, что вдохновение она искала не только в произведениях Фицджеральда, но и в старых коллекциях. Потом они были выставлены в бутике в Нью-Йорке. В 2014 году компании поступило предложение выпустить набор чемоданов для картины «Отель Гранд Будапешт». Все модели были дополнены выдвижными ящиками в духе того времени.

Самые крупные коллаборации

К ним можно отнести следующие совместные проекты:

Prada сегодня

Сегодня Prada – это законодатель моды для стильных женщин, которые хотят выглядеть дорого и элегантно. Компания выпускает одежду, обувь, аксессуары и даже парфюм, а все это благодаря неподражаемой Миучии Прада. Она отказалась переносить производство в страны Азии, чтобы ничуть не потерять в качестве, как это сделали многие крупные фирмы. Именно под ее руководством Prada стала одной из культовых марок мира моды и обрела поклонников как среди простых женщин, так и среди знаменитостей. Пэрис Хилтон, Энн Хэтэуей, Мадонна, Кэмерон Диаз отдают свое предпочтение лаконичной, но стильной одежде и аксессуарам.

Источник

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Prada
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Тип

Частная компания

Год основания

1913

Основатели

Марио Прада

Расположение

Flag of Italy.svg Италия: Милан

Ключевые фигуры

Миучча Прада

Отрасль

Потребительские товары

Продукция

Текстиль, одежда, парфюмерия, аксессуары

Сайт

www.prada.com

Prada (произносится Прада) — известная итальянская частная компания, специализирующаяся на производстве модной одежды, обуви и аксессуаров, которой принадлежат одноимённые дом моды и торговая марка. Штаб-квартира расположена в Милане.

Содержание

  • 1 История
    • 1.1 Слияния и поглощения
  • 2 Мобильный телефон LG Prada
  • 3 Архитектура
  • 4 Бутики и магазины
  • 5 Prada в культуре
  • 6 Примечания
  • 7 Ссылки

История

История торговой марки началась в Милане, в 1913 году, когда Марио Прада — основатель бренда, открыл небольшой магазинчик по реализации элегантных дорожных сумок. Применяя экзотическую мягкую кожу моржей, Марио удалось привлечь внимание влиятельных клиентов по всему миру. Тогда компания носила название «Fratelli Prada» («Братья Прада»). В 1958 году руководство компанией взяла на себя дочка Марио Прада — Луиза.

В 1970 году коллекции одежды от Prada стали продаваться не только в Европе, но и в Америке. Изысканные аристократические сумки, декорированные кристаллами, а также украшенные редкими породами дерева и панцирем черепахи, стали неизменным символом роскошного образа жизни. Однако, несмотря на внешнюю привлекательность, сумки от Prada казались очень громоздкими, поэтому их плохо покупали, а самой компании грозил финансовый кризис. Тогда, в 1979 году управление фирмой взяла в свои руки внучка основателя марки — Миучия Прада.

В 1989 году торговая марка Prada, которая к тому времени была уже довольно известной компанией, под руководством нового директора — Миучии Прада — продемонстрировала свою первую линию готовой одежды класса pret-a-porte. Коллекция была выдержана в спокойных тонах, с преобладанием черного цвета. Все линии были изысканны и просты, без каких-либо резких переходов или срезов. Применив такой неожиданный контраст, Prada мгновенно завоевала симпатии клиентов, отдающих предпочтение элегантному шику.

В 1992 году Prada представила новый молодежный бренд — Miu Miu (Сокращенно от имени Миучия), а в начале 90х годов запустила собственную линию солнцезащитных очков. Причем очки были выполнены в толстых квадратных оправах самых ярких цветов, за что покупатели и прозвали их «Безобразная Prada». Тем не менее, уже через несколько лет, очки превратились в визитную карточку бренда.

Магазин Prada в Милане

Prada glasses

Слияния и поглощения

Prada получила большие долги в наследство от приобретённого в начале 1990-х годов римского финансово неустойчивого модного дома Fendi. Изначально Prada разделила Fendi с французской компанией LVMH, но оказалась не в состоянии поднять или поддержать на плаву убыточный модный дом и впоследствии продала свою долю LVMH.

В 1999 году компания приобрела Church’s, английского производителя качественной обуви, более чем 45 % доли было продано Equinox.

Мобильный телефон LG Prada

В мае 2007 года Prada объединила силы с производителем сотовых телефонов LG Electronics для создания телефона LG Prada (KE850). Телефон продавался за $800.
В 2009 году в Европе начались продажи KF900, второго поколение телефона. В телефоне была реализована поддержка стандарта 3G, а также новая QWERTY клавиатура-слайдер, которая хоть и сделала телефон больше, зато увеличила функциональность. Также телефон подключался к наручным часам Prada Link по технологии Bluetooth, так что владелец мог просматривать текстовые сообщения на дисплее часов.
В конце 2011 гды вышло третье поколение LG Prada — Android-смартфон LG P940. Prada III выполнен в форм-факторе классического моноблока c 4,3-дюймовым TFT-сенсорным экраном NOVA High Brightness Display. Кроме стильного внешнего вида телефон отличается высоким уровнем технических характеристик: устройство оснащено двухъядерным процессором от Texas Instruments с частотой 1 ГГц, 8-Мп камерой с автофокусом и возможностью записи видео 1080р, 1 Гб оперативной и 8 Гб встроенной памяти (с возможностью подключения microSD), Bluetooth 3.0 и Wi-Fi.

Архитектура

Prada поручает архитекторам, особенно таким, как Rem Koolhaas и Herzog & de Meuron, создавать дизайн для основных магазинов в разных точках мира. В 2005 году недалеко от Западного Техаса, в городах Валентин и Марфа, пара скандинавских художников, Michael Elmgreen и Ingar Dragset, открывают магазин Prada Marfa, скульптурно маскирующийся как мини-бутик Prada. Расположенное вдоль изолированной протяжённости U.S. Highway 90, 15 на 25-футовое здание из кирпича и штукатурки, частично финансировалось Фондом Prada (Prada Foundation).

Бутики и магазины

Под маркой Prada работает значительное количество магазинов в крупнейших городах мира. В частности, в США имеется 10 бутиков и 2 крупных магазина, расположенных в таких городах, как Нью-Йорк (Пятая авеню, Мэдисон Авеню, Манхассет, Сохо), Чикаго, Сан-Франциско, Лас-Вегас, Аспен, Бостон, Лос-Анджелес (Беверли Хиллз) и др.

Prada в культуре

  • Prada вдохновляет поэтов. Беатриче Лао, средиземноморская поэтесса, является одной из них. Она концентрируется на «сущности Прада»:

Тёмные глаза удивлены. Тушь чернее тайны. Настроение — фарфор. Её мечты ткутся за окнами. Dreams Pradaesque

Оригинальный текст  (англ.)  

… Dusky eyes dazed. Mascara blacker than enigma. The mood is porcelain. Her dreams are weaving behind windows.

  • В написанном в 2003 году романе «Дьявол носит Prada» повествуется о злой, эгоцентричной начальнице, которая носит дизайнерскую одежду, включая Прада. В 2006 году вышел фильм «Дьявол носит Prada», основанный на этом романе.
  • Существует группа «The Devil Wears Prada».

Примечания

Ссылки

  • Официальный сайт модного дома Prada

Prada S/S 2023 Womenswear Fashion Show

Since 1913, Prada has been synonymous with cutting-edge style. Its intellectual universe combines concept, structure and image through codes that go beyond trends. Its fashion transcends products, translating conceptuality into a universe that has become a benchmark to those who dare to challenge conventions focusing on experimentation.

Prada S/S 2023 Womenswear Fashion Show

BRAND IDENTITY

transcending trends

Through an innovative approach, which draws inspiration from an unconventional analysis of society, Prada elaborates codes that transcend trends. Style statements born from the passionate examination of disciplines that are, at times, apparently far from fashion, such as art, film and photography, resulting into creations that reinterpret reality from unusual perspectives. 

Transcending products

Unfettered from conceptual limitations and from the strict commitment to stylistic cohesion, the aesthetic codes of the brand have influenced generations of creative minds through manifestos of cultural emancipation that embrace the broadest aspects of life. Prada’s fashion transcends products bringing ideas and ideals to life through its clothes and accessories, which become tools of confident self-expression.

Looking for new perspectives

Prada challenges pre-conceived aesthetic patterns. It is an expression of society: whenever society changes, Prada evolves accordingly. What’s simple and classic is distorted and reconsidered in the tireless search of new perspectives. A state-of-the-art laboratory grounded on the values of instinct and cultural inclination.

Reinterpreting shared aesthetic codes

Conceptuality is Prada’s preferred form of expression in an intellectual commitment to good taste. In every collection, shared aesthetic codes are reinterpreted through an unusual perspective, while new products challenge material processes with the use of technology and know-how.

An endless play of past, present and future

What is considered beauty and what’s deemed questionable are deliberately mixed in an endless play of past, present and future in which bourgeois codes are often broken down and reconstructed.

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Prada SpA

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Тип Public (SpA )
Торговая марка SEHK : 1913
Промышленность Мода
Основан 1913; 107 лет назад (1913). (как Fratelli Prada)
Основатель Марио Прада
Главный офис Милан, Италия
Количество офисов Более 618 бутиков по всему миру
Ключевые люди Миучча Прада (главный дизайнер ). Карло Мацци (Председатель Исполнительный директор ). Патрицио Бертелли (генеральный директор ). Алессандра Коззани (финансовый директор )
Товары Одежда, косметика, мода аксессуары, украшения, духи, духи, сотовые телефоны, часы, вина
Выручка Увеличить 3,91 миллиарда долларов США (2016)
Чистая прибыль Увеличить 333,3 миллиона евро (31 января 2016 года)
Количество сотрудников 12 414 (2015)
Дочерние компании
  • Miu Miu
  • Church’s
  • Car Shoe
  • Pasticceria Marchesi
  • Luna Rossa
  • Fondazione Prada
Веб-сайт www.prada.com

Prada S.pA (, итальянский: ) — это итальянский люкс дом моды, основанный в 1913 году Марио Прада. Он специализируется на кожаных сумках, дорожных аксессуарах, обуви, прет-а-порте, парфюмерии и других аксессуарах.

Содержание

  • 1 История
    • 1.1 Основание
    • 1.2 Развитие
    • 1,3 1990-е
    • 1,4 2000-е
    • 1,5 2010-е
    • 1,6 2020-е
    • 1,7 Кубок Америки и Кубок Prada
  • 2 Сегодняшние предприятия
    • 2.1 Показы на подиумах
    • 2.2 Бутики
    • 2.3 Искусство и архитектура
    • 2.4 Очки
    • 2.5 Парфюмерия
    • 2.6 Мобильный телефон LG Prada
    • 2.7 Часы
  • 3 Prada в популярной культуре
    • 3.1 Фильмы
    • 3.2 Искусство
  • 4 Женская дискриминация иск
  • 5 Изображения Blackface
  • 6 Расследование уклонения от уплаты налогов
  • 7 Источники
  • 8 Внешние ссылки

История

Бутик Prada в Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II в Милане, Италия.

Основание

Компания была основана в 1913 году Марио Прада и его братом Мартино как магазин кожаных изделий — Fratelli Prada — в Милане, Италия. Изначально в магазине продавались товары для животных и импортные английские пароходы и сумки.

Марио Прада не верил, что женщины должны играть какую-то роль в бизнесе, и поэтому не допускал членов семьи женского пола в его компанию. По иронии судьбы, сын Марио не питал интереса к бизнесу, поэтому именно дочь Марио Луиза Прада взяла на себя управление Prada в качестве его преемницы и управляла им в течение почти двадцати лет. Ее собственная дочь, Миучча Прада, присоединилась к компании в 1970 году, а в 1978 году сменила ее мать.

Миучча начала делать водонепроницаемые рюкзаки из Pocone, нейлона ткань. В 1977 году она познакомилась с Патрицио Бертелли, итальянцем, который начал свой собственный бизнес по производству изделий из кожи в возрасте 24 лет, и вскоре после этого присоединился к компании. Он консультировал Миуччи по делам компании, за которыми она следила. Он посоветовал прекратить импорт английских товаров и поменять имеющийся багаж.

Развитие

Миучча унаследовала компанию в 1978 году, когда продажи достигли 450 000 долларов США. Вместе с Бертелли в качестве бизнес-менеджера Миучча получила время для воплощения своего творчества в дизайне компании. Она продолжила воплощать свои идеи в доме Prada, который изменил бы его.

Она выпустила свой первый набор рюкзаков и сумок в 1979 году. Они были сделаны из прочного черного нейлона военного назначения, который ее дедушка использовались как покрытия для стволов пароходов. Первоначальный успех не был мгновенным, поскольку их было трудно продать из-за отсутствия рекламы и высоких цен, но эти линии стали ее первым коммерческим хитом.

Затем Миучча и Бертелли искали оптовые счета для сумок в престижных универмагах и бутиках по всему миру. В 1983 году Prada открыла второй бутик в центре Galleria Vittorio Emanuele в торговом центре Милана, на месте предыдущего исторического торгового центра «Лондонский дом», которым управлял Феличе Беллини с 1870 по 1960-е годы, напоминающий оригинальный магазин, но с изящным и современным контрастом.

Следующим крупным выпуском стала нейлоновая сумка-тоут. В том же году дом Prada начал экспансию в континентальной Европе и США, открыв магазины в известных торговых районах Флоренции, Парижа, Мадрида и Нью-Йорка. Линия обуви также была выпущена в 1984 году. В 1985 году Миучча выпустила «классическую сумочку Prada», которая в одночасье стала сенсацией. Несмотря на практичность и прочность, его гладкие линии и мастерство исполнения были роскошью, которая стала визитной карточкой Prada.

В 1987 году Миучча и Бертелли поженились. Prada запустила коллекцию готовой женской одежды в 1989 году, и эти модели были известны своей заниженной линией талии и узкими ремнями. Популярность Prada возросла, когда мир моды обратил внимание на ее чистые линии, роскошные ткани и базовые цвета.

Логотип лейбла не был таким очевидным элементом дизайна, как логотипы на сумках других известных люксовых брендов, таких как Louis Vuitton. Он пытался продать свою непрестижную привлекательность, в том числе свою одежду, путем создания имиджа «антистатуса» или «обратного снобизма».

1990-е годы

Оригинальность Prada сделала его одним из самых влиятельных домов моды, а в 1990-х бренд стал символом статуса премиум-класса.

Объем продаж в 1998 году составил 70 миллиардов L или 31,7 миллиона долларов США. Партрицио ди Марко возглавил растущий бизнес в США после того, как поработал на дом в Азии. Ему удалось разместить сумки Prada на видном месте в универмагах, чтобы они стали хитом модных редакторов. Неизменный успех Prada был приписан его «рабочему классу», который, как заявила Джиния Беллафанте в журнале The New York Times Magazine, «становился шикарным в высокотехнологичных, ориентированных на IPO начале 1990-х». Кроме того, теперь муж и жена, Миучча и Бертелли возглавляли лейбл Prada в осторожном расширении, делая продукты труднодоступными.

В 1992 году был запущен бренд высокой моды Miu Miu, названный в честь прозвища Миуччи. Miu Miu ориентирована на молодых потребителей, например знаменитостей. К 1993 году Prada была удостоена награды Совета модных дизайнеров Америки за аксессуары.

Prada Fifth Avenue, Манхэттен

Коллекции мужской одежды ready-to-wear были запущены в середина 1990-х гг. К 1994 году объем продаж составил 210 миллионов долларов США, из которых 20% составляли продажи одежды (ожидается, что в 1995 году он удвоится). Prada получила еще одну награду CFDA в 1995 году как «дизайнер года». В 1996 году открылся бутик Prada площадью 18 000 кв. М на Манхэттене, Нью-Йорк, крупнейший в то время в сети. К настоящему времени Дом Prada работает в 40 точках по всему миру, 20 из которых находятся в Японии. Компания владела восемью заводами и работала по субподряду у 84 производителей в Италии. Компании Prada и Bertelli Миуччи были объединены, чтобы создать Prapar B.V. в 1996 году. Однако позднее название было изменено на Prada B.V., а Патрицио Бертелли был назначен генеральным директором роскошной компании Prada.

1996 год также можно рассматривать как важный поворотный момент в эстетике Prada, который подпитывал всемирную репутацию бренда. Журналисты высоко оценили развитие Миуччи стиля «уродливого шика», который сначала сбивал покупателей с толку, предлагая откровенно несексуальные наряды, а затем, как выяснилось, предлагал смелые и оригинальные взгляды на взаимосвязь между модой и желанием. С тех пор Prada считается одним из самых умных и концептуальных дизайнеров.

В 1997 году выручка Prada составила 674 миллиона долларов США. В том же году открылся еще один магазин в Милане. Согласно Wall Street Journal, Бертелли разбил окна магазина за день до открытия, после того как он был глубоко недоволен обстановкой. Prada также приобрела акции группы Gucci, а позже обвинила Gucci в том, что он «подражал дизайну своей жены». В июне 1998 года Бертелли приобрел 9,5% акций за 260 миллионов долларов США. Аналитики начали предполагать, что он пытался захватить группу Gucci. Однако это предложение казалось маловероятным, поскольку Prada в то время все еще была небольшой компанией и имела долги. Funding Universe заявляет, что «по крайней мере, Prada имела право голоса в качестве одного из крупнейших акционеров Gucci (для права запросить место в совете потребуется 10% акций) и будет стабильно получать прибыль, если кто-то попытается над Gucci «. Однако Бертелли продал свои акции Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton президенту Бернару Арно в январе 1998 года с прибылью в 140 миллионов долларов США. На самом деле Арно пытался захватить Gucci. LVMH некоторое время покупала модные компании и уже владела Dior, Givenchy и другими люксовыми брендами. Однако Gucci удалось отразить его, продав 45% акций промышленнику Франсуа Пино за 3 миллиарда долларов. В 1998 году в Лос-Анджелесе открылся первый бутик мужской одежды Prada.

Prada была полна решимости удерживать ведущее портфолио люксовых брендов, таких как Gucci group и LVMH. Prada приобрела 51% компании Хельмута Ланга, базирующейся в Нью-Йорке, за 40 миллионов долларов США в марте 1999 года. Стоимость компании Ланга составила около 100 миллионов долларов США. Несколько месяцев спустя Prada заплатила 105 миллионов долларов США за полный контроль над немецкой компанией Jil Sander A.G. с годовым доходом в 100 миллионов долларов США. Эта покупка позволила Prada закрепиться в Германии, а несколько месяцев спустя Джил Сандер ушла с поста председателя своей одноименной компании. Church Company, английский производитель обуви, также перешла под контроль Prada, когда Prada купила 83% компании за 170 миллионов долларов США. В том же году было создано совместное предприятие Prada и группы De Rigo по производству очков Prada. В октябре 1999 года Prada объединилась с LVMH и обыграла Gucci, купив 51% акций римской Fendi S.p.A. Доля Prada в покупке (25,5%) составила 241,5 млн долларов США из заявленной суммы в 520 млн долларов США, оплаченных как Prada, так и LVMH. Prada взяла на себя долги Fendi, так как у последней компании дела шли неважно.

Эти приобретения подняли Prada на первое место на европейском рынке предметов роскоши. Выручка утроилась по сравнению с 1996 годом до L2 трлн. Несмотря на очевидный успех, компания все еще была в долгах.

2000-е

В 2000-е годы объемы слияний и закупок компании замедлились. Однако компания подписала свободный договор с Аззедином Алайя. Продукты по уходу за кожей в стандартных дозах были представлены в США, Японии и Европе в 2000 году. 30-дневный запас очищающего лосьона продавался по розничной цене 100 долларов США. Чтобы погасить долги на сумму более 850 миллионов долларов США, компания планировала разместить 30% акций компании на Миланской фондовой бирже в июне 2001 года. Однако предложение замедлилось после снижения расходов на предметы роскоши в США и Японии.. В 2001 году под давлением своих банкиров Бертелли продал LVMH все 25,5% акций Prada в Fendi. В результате продажи было собрано всего 295 миллионов долларов США.

Prada Chater Road, Hong Kong.

К 2006 году лейблы Helmut Lang, Amy Fairclough, Ghee и Jil Sander были продан. Джил Сандер была продана частной инвестиционной компании Change Capital Partners, которую возглавлял Люк Вандевельде, председатель Carrefour, а лейбл Helmut Lang теперь принадлежит японской модной компании Link Theory. Prada все еще восстанавливается после долга Fendi. Совсем недавно 45% акций бренда Church Company было продано Equinox.

на показе Prada Spring / Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear, который состоялся 23 сентября 2008 г. в Милане, получил печально известное освещение, потому что все модели на подиуме шатались — некоторые из них споткнулись, а две модели упали на глазах у фотографов, и зрители помогли им подняться. Они сняли обувь, чтобы продолжить прогулку. Еще одной модели (Сигрид Агрен ) даже пришлось остановиться и вернуться во время финальной прогулки, так как она больше не могла ходить на высоких каблуках. В интервью сразу после показа одна модель заявила: «У меня была паническая атака, руки дрожали. Каблуки были такими высокими». Дизайнер Миучча Прада, со своей стороны, обвиняла не рост обуви, а шелковые носки внутри, которые были скользкими и смещались внутри обуви, что мешало ногам моделей иметь правильную форму. захват на подошве. Миучча Прада также заверила, что обувь, продаваемая в магазинах, будет иметь более низкий каблук и что маленькие носки будут вшиты в обувь, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшее скольжение. Но многие модницы справедливо утверждали, что носки, однажды вшитые в обувь, нельзя будет стирать, быстро воняют и поседеют. Следовательно, обувь никогда не продавалась в коммерческих целях.

2010-е годы

Согласно Fortune, Бертелли планировал увеличить выручку компании до 5 миллиардов долларов США к 2010 году.

Prada является основным покупателем турецкую кожевенную фабрику DESA, которую Верховный суд Турции признал виновной в незаконном увольнении рабочих, вступивших в профсоюз. Кампания за чистую одежду, правозащитная организация, базирующаяся в Европе, призвала Prada обеспечить соблюдение свободы ассоциации на фабрике. 30 января 2013 г. Кампания за чистую одежду сообщила: «Преследование профсоюзов в компании Prada Supplier продолжается».

6 мая 2011 г. Гонконгская фондовая биржа была обвиняется в одобрении IPO Prada в ходе дела Prada о гендерной дискриминации, которое Prada в конечном итоге выиграет. Феминистские НПО и Законодательный совет Гонконга законодатель Ли Чеук-ян протестовали перед Гонконгской фондовой биржей.

24 июня 2011 г. Гонконгская фондовая биржа собрала 2,14 миллиарда долларов, но не оправдала ожиданий, о которых сообщили AAP 17 июня 2011 года и Bloomberg.

В 2015 году оборот Prada составил 3551,7 миллиона евро, увеличившись на 1 процент. с 2014 года, в то время как его валовая операционная прибыль упала на 16,5% до 954,2 миллиона евро.

В июле 2016 года одежда Prada впервые стала доступна для покупки в Интернете через Net-a-Porter и MyTheresa.

По состоянию на март 2018 года продажи Prada стали положительными после снижения с 2014 года, и их акции подскочили на 14% на этой новости.

Заявление о том, что Prada будет «(f) использовать инновационные технологии. материалы позволят компании исследовать новые границы творческого дизайна, одновременно удовлетворяя спрос на этические продукты », — в 2019 году компания объявила, что мех будет исключен. из коллекции и всех домашних брендов по состоянию на 2020 год.

2020-е годы

В феврале 2020 года Миучча Прада и Патрицио Бертелли назначили бельгийского дизайнера Рафа Симонса со-креативным директором.

В августе 2020 года модный дом объявил, что больше не будет использовать кожу кенгуру в своей продукции.

Кубок Америки и Кубок Prada

Страсть Патрицио Бертелли к парусному спорту привела к Prada создает команду Luna Rossa в 1997 году для участия в Кубке Америки. 28 сентября 2017 года Королевская новозеландская яхтенная эскадрилья объявила, что Prada станет спонсором Challenger Selection Series на 2021 America’s Cup, заменив Louis Vuitton начал свою деятельность в 1983 году.

Серия Challenger Selection, которая была Louis Vuitton Cup, теперь будет известна как Prada Cup, а Матч на Кубок Америки будет представлять Prada. Он пройдет в Окленде, Новой Зеландии, январь 2021 года.

Сегодняшние предприятия

Показы на подиуме

Prada принимает сезонные показы на подиумах в международном календаре моды, часто проходящие в Милане в одном из пространств бренда.

1988 — Первый показ женской одежды в Милане

1993 — Первый показ мужской одежды в Милане

Resort 2019 был показан в Нью-Йорке в штаб-квартире Prada в Нью-Йорке. Шоу транслировалось на экранах Таймс-сквер.

Предыдущие модели Prada включают Дарью Вербови, Джемма Уорд, Ванесса Аксенте, Суви Копонен, Али Стивенс, Влада Рослякова и Саша Пивоварова, которые продолжали появляться в рекламных кампаниях Prada в течение шести сезонов подряд после открытия показа Prada осенью 2005 года. Prada также привлекала многих актеров в качестве моделей в своих показах и кампаниях мужской одежды, в том числе Гэри Олдман, Адриан Броуди, Эмиль Хирш и Норман Ридус <355.>Музыка для подиума Prada разработана Фредериком Санчесом.

Бутиками

магазином Prada, Сиднеем. Токио Эпицентром Herzog de Meuron

Prada наняла архитекторов, в первую очередь Рем Колхас и Herzog de Meuron, чтобы разработать дизайн флагманских магазинов в различных местах.

1913 — оригинальный магазин Prada открылся в Милане внутри Галереи Витторио Эмануэле II.

1919 — Prada была назначена официальным поставщиком итальянского королевского двора; Таким образом, он включил в свой логотип герб Савойского дома и узелковую веревку.

1983 — При расширении розничной торговли открывается новый бутик в Милане, а также в Нью-Йорке, Мадриде, Лондоне, Париже и Токио.

1991 — Дальнейшее расширение розничной торговли и открытие новых бутиков в Нью-Йорке, Китае и Японии.

2001 — Открытие Бродвейского эпицентра в Нью-Йорке от OMA.

2003 — Открытие Tokyo Epicenter by Herzog de Meuron.

2004 — Открытие Los Angeles Epicenter by OMA group. Реставрирован в 2012 году.

2008 — Дуплексный мегамагазин открыт в Куала-Лумпуре в Павильоне Куала-Лумпур.

2009 — Новый магазин сосредоточен на коллекции Prada Made to Order открылся на Корсо Венеция в Милане по проекту архитектора Роберта Бачиокки.

2012 — В июне Prada открыла свой самый большой бутик в Дубае в Mall of the Emirates.

Arts and Architecture

Штаб-квартира Prada в Милане, открытая в 2000 году, расположена в бывшем промышленном пространстве между Виа Бергамо и Виа Фогаззаро. Художественная инсталляция Карстена Хёллера в форме трехэтажной металлической горки ведет из офиса Миуччи Прада во внутренний двор.

Завершено в 2002 году, штаб-квартира Prada открыта в Нью-Йорке. расположен в здании бывшей фортепианной фабрики на Таймс-сквер, реконструированной архитектурной фирмой Herzog de Meuron.

2003 — Проект «Садовые фабрики» — Prada сотрудничает с архитектором Гвидо Канали, чтобы обновить окружающий ландшафт их производители.

В 2004 году в Токийском эпицентре была представлена ​​выставка «Пуховая талия — юбки от Миуччи Прада». Передвижная выставка, на которой представлены 100 юбок, разработанных Миуччи Прада и задуманная куратором Кайоко Ота из AMO в сотрудничестве с г-жой Прада, прошла в Шанхае, Нью-Йорке, Лос-Анджелесе и Сеуле.

Завершена в 2009 году. Prada заказала у группы Рема Колхауса OMA необычное многоцелевое здание под названием Prada Transformer в Сеуле. Здание сначала использовалось для показа выставки «Пуховая талия — юбки Миуччи Прада», а затем было преобразовано в кинотеатр.

В 2012 году г-жа Прада вместе с дизайнером Эльзой Скиапарелли была объектом выставки Метрополитен-музей «Невозможные разговоры». Эпицентр Лос-Анджелеса также был отреставрирован в 2012 году.

В 2014 году выставка под названием «Pradasphere» открылась в лондонском Harrods и в гонконгском Central Ferry Pier 4, подчеркнув вселенная Prada.

В 2015 году Prada открыла постоянный дом для Fondazione Prada в Милане. Расположенный в бывшем ликеро-водочном заводе, реконструированный группой Рема Колхауса OMA, он содержит постоянную коллекцию произведений искусства, характерных для конкретных мест, а также галереи вращающихся экспонатов. Предназначенный для сбора местного населения, он также включает в себя пространство для представлений, кинотеатр, книжный магазин и кафе — Bar Luce, интерьер которого разработан режиссером Уэсом Андерсоном.

В 2016 году, после 6 лет восстановления Prada открыла пространство для проведения мероприятий в исторической резиденции в районе Ронг Чжай в Шанхае, Китай.

Очки

2000 — Очки выпущены под марками Prada и Miu Miu, произведены Luxottica.

Perfumes

2004 — аромат выпущен компанией Puig. В 2006 году на смену женским ароматам пришли мужские.

  • PRADA для женщин, 2004
  • Tendre для женщин, 2006
  • PRADA Amber pour Homme (Prada Man) для мужчин, 2006
  • Benjoin (Essence Exclusive N ° 9) для женщин, 2007
  • Infusion d’Iris для женщин, 2007
  • Infusion d’Homme для мужчин, 2008
  • L ‘eau ambrée для женщин, 2009
  • Prada Amber pour Homme Intense для мужчин, 2011
  • Prada Candy для женщин, 2011
  • Коллекция Prada Olfactories, 2015
  • La Femme Prada для женщин и L’Homme Prada для мужчин, 2016
  • La Femme Prada Intense для женщин и L’Homme Prada Intense для мужчин, 2017
  • La Femme Prada L’eau для женщины, 2017

Мобильный телефон LG Prada

В мае 2007 года Prada начала производить мобильные телефоны с LG Electronics. В результате этого сотрудничества появились три мобильных телефона: LG Prada (KE850), LG Prada II (KF900) и LG Prada 3.0.

Часы

Производство производство часов началось в 2007 году и было приостановлено в 2012 году. Одна из моделей часов, производимых Prada, Prada Link, совместима с технологией bluetooth и может подключаться к мобильному телефону LG Prada II телефон.

Prada в популярной культуре

Фильмы

Художественный фильм 1999 года 10 вещей, которые я ненавижу в вас представляет собой следующий обмен мнениями, восхваляющий достоинства Prada владение:

Бьянка: Знаешь, есть разница между подобием и любовью. Мне нравятся мои Skechers, но я люблю свой рюкзак Prada.

целомудрие: Но я люблю своих Скечеров.

Бьянка: Это потому, что у вас нет рюкзака Prada.

— 10 вещей, которые я ненавижу в тебе (1999)

Художественный фильм 2006 года Дьявол носит Prada (на основе в книге с тем же названием) заработала Мерил Стрип номинацию на Оскар за свою роль. Художник по костюмам Патрисия Филд назвал ее обувной гардероб для фильма «не менее 40% Prada». Анна Винтур, главный редактор американского Vogue и предполагаемая Вдохновленный персонажем Мерил Стрип, на премьере фильма был одет Prada.

Art

В 2005 году фальшивый бутик Prada был построен как арт-инсталляция в 26 милях от Марфы, штат Техас. Строение, получившее название «Prada Marfa », предназначалось для того, чтобы со временем распасться на окружающую среду. Обувь и сумки предоставила Миучча Прада из коллекции Summer Season 2005. К сожалению, установка была разграблена после завершения, поэтому потребовалось ее восстановление.

Иск о дискриминации женщин

10 декабря 2009 г. Рина Боврисс подала иск против Prada Japan, обвиняя их дискриминации на рабочем месте женщин, которые не были молодыми и привлекательными. Перед судом Боврисс представила свои заявления СМИ, получив поддержку среди групп активистов после всей огласки. Prada подали встречный иск за оскорбление личности. В мае 2011 года феминистки собрались возле отделения Prada Tsim She Tsui, призвав Гонконгскую биржу наложить вето на первичное публичное размещение бренда (IPO). В мае 2012 года трудовая сеть по мониторингу азиатских транснациональных корпораций опубликовала письмо против LVMH Group на назначение Себастьяна Суля операционным директором Givenchy, когда он участвовал в деле о сексуальных домогательствах в Японии и Люксембурге. В октябре 2012 года судья Окружного суда Токио Рейко Мориока вынес решение в пользу Prada, заявив, что их предполагаемая дискриминация была «приемлемой. для роскошного модного лейбла ». Боврисс заявила, что суд не был справедливым, и обвинила судью в том, что она кричала на нее. Боврисс подала жалобу о дискриминации в Управление Верховного комиссара ООН по правам человека Комитет по экономическим, социальным и культурным правам. Комитет, не упоминая Боврисса, действительно выпустил отчет для правительства Японии, призывая его принять постановления, которые сделают сексуальные домогательства на рабочем месте незаконными.

Изображения Blackface

14 декабря 2018 года Prada была вынуждена изъять из своих магазинов новую линейку аксессуаров и дисплеев из-за жалоб на то, что они содержат «изображения Blackface. » Prada отказалась от продуктов после того, как в сети распространилось возмущение, когда житель Нью-Йорка заметил персонажа в магазине Prada в Сохо и раскритиковал бренд за использование «Sambo подобных изображений» в вирусном посте в Facebook.

Prada. в ответном твите говорится: «Prada Group никогда не намеревалась никого обидеть, и мы ненавидим все формы расизма и расистских образов. В этом интересе мы удалим персонажей, о которых идет речь, из показа и распространения».

В ответ на возмущение Prada собрала консультативный совет по вопросам разнообразия и инклюзивности под сопредседательством Ава ДюВерней и Тистер Гейтс.

Расследование уклонения от уплаты налогов

По состоянию на 2014 год, Prada итальянская прокуратура расследовала дело о возможном уклонении от уплаты налогов после того, как компания, производящая предметы роскоши, раскрыла необъявленный налогооблагаемый доход. Председатель Prada SpA Миучча Прада, главный исполнительный директор Патрицио Бертелли и бухгалтер Марко Саломони были упомянуты в расследовании, которое касается возможных необъявленных или ложных налоговых претензий. Председатель Prada столкнулся с расследованием после того, как утверждалось, что компания избежала уплаты почти 400 миллионов фунтов стерлингов за счет перевода услуг за границу. Итальянская газета Corriere della Sera сообщила в пятницу, что Prada и Бертелли заплатили 420 миллионов евро (571 миллион долларов) налоговому агентству Италии для урегулирования своих налоговых дел. Несмотря на урегулирование, расследование продолжалось. По состоянию на 2016 год прокуратура потребовала прекращения дела, поскольку долг был погашен.

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