Prada S.p.A. 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 and L’Oréal for fragrances and cosmetics.
Prada boutique at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy
Tooled leather handbag made by Prada, 1935-45 (RISD Museum)
Prada boutique at Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Prada in Pacific Place, Hong Kong
Italy is one of the leading countries in fashion design, alongside France and the United Kingdom. Fashion has always been an important part of the country's cultural life and society, and Italians are well known for their attention to dress; la bella figura, or good appearance, retains its traditional importance.
Clothes by Valentino
Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani company
Prada shop in Milan.
Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana Store on the Las Vegas Strip