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Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress

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Muccia Prada, the visionary behind the Italian house of Prada, is known for her subversive approach to fashion. She famously introduced the use of nylon to high fashion in the 1990s, giving luxury a new dimension that was free from traditional ideas. Describing her creative process as “always trying to go against the rules, the cliché” in an interview for Vogue, Muccia has consistently created unique designs that feel contemporary years after their debut. According to Muccia, the Prada 2005 S/S collection was inspired by “A vague idea of birds; birds of vanity, like peacocks, parrots, and swans,” while also wanting to “move toward something more young and sporty, tall and narrow.” The collection manifested as an eccentric flight of fancy that included airy pleated chiffon gowns, peacock feather embellished shirts and hats, abstract silk prints, and elaborate Bakelite accessories. As seen as look #48 on that season’s runway, this majestic dress is quintessential Prada at its best. Done in one of Prada’s favorite colors – a rich brown-ochre rust– this shantung silk dress is alluring and elegant at once. The A-line dress begins with a subtly pleated one shoulder neckline and falls to mini length at the upper thigh in a slightly flared hem. Black ribbon insets beneath the bust and down the front of the skirt emphasize the natural lines of the body while framing the rows of gorgeous hand appliqued embellishments at the center of the skirt. Size 40 Size estimate: XS/SML Bust: 32 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips:36 inches Length: 33.5 inches The embellishments are made up of incredible beads, crystals, and sequins in shades of copper, ruby, silver, pink, black, emerald, and topaz yellow that complement the metallic sheen of the silk while giving this dress a stately, opulent feel. A fabulous addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this beautiful dress is the perfect choice for a red carpet, wedding, or special occasion, and is sure to turn heads for many years to come. This 2005 Prada dress is fully lined in brown silk with boning at the sides of the bust and closes with a concealed side zip. In very good condition with a little pull at the back of the dress near the hem, this dress has been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself. - Follow us on Instagram @BASHAGOLD

Designer:

Miuccia Prada

Brand:

Prada

Dimensions:

Marked Size: 40 IT- XS/SML (EU)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

2000-2009

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Boca Raton, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU73017757202

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Miuccia Prada

Miuccia Prada, the granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, joined the family business at the iconic luxury fashion house in 1970 after earning a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Milan. When she inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company.

Miuccia introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk. Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.

Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.

Miu Miu is largely known for its vintage day dresses, shoes and bags, and embodies its creator’s unconventional, effervescent and contemporary femininity in a style that is a delightful departure from the traditional chic of its parent brand.

Today, Miuccia still heads the fresh, colorful and quirky Miu Miu line, and its widely loved handbags continue to be upbeat, daring and youthful. The brand is embraced by celebrities with a similar sense of sartorial rebellion, like Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Chloë Sevigny.

Find vintage Miuccia Prada evening dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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Prada

The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.

When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.

Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.

Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.

Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.

Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.