Prada Handbags

The iconic fashion entity presently called Prada, that produces those oh-so-famous Prada handbags had its humble beginnings in 1913 in Milan Italy as Fratelli Prada, (meaning Prada Brothers) headed by Mario Prada. They were first noticed when they made suitcases made of walrus skin. However, due to the heaviness of walrus leather, the design was immediately taken over by lighter types available during those times. The company went on to experience decline in 1970. It was Mario’s granddaughter, Muiccia Prada, who returned the prestige and popularity back to Prada. She overturned the business to become what is today a leading haute couture fashion enterprise and is mainly responsible for the Prada’s historical fashion legacy.

Muiccia Prada successfully paved the way for the company to enter the fashion scene when she created her first innovatively designed backpacks made of Pocone, a waterproof fabric that is of great quality. From there she went to designing other Prada handbags that have become the favorite of the rich and famous. Prada went on to create and design a variety of fashion lines including clothing, accessories, footwear, sportswear, leather products and a whole lot more. The company has been known for making use of quality fabrics and garments that are understated yet elegant.

The Prada handbags come in different shapes, designs, sizes, colors and prices. These bags are very chic, simple, streamlined and classic. The prices of the Prada bags such that they are usually only affordable only by celebrities or the wealthy. However, there are still some who would rather be frugal on other things just to be able to purchase a Prada bag that serves as a status symbol for them. The price range of these Prada handbags are from around $400 to $2500 depending on the bag’s material, size and design. Recently, Prada came up with a sister line that is funkier and affordable than the usual Prada line, the Mui Mui line of handbags. These handbags have edgier designs and are less mature-looking than the Prada handbags.

Since Prada handbags are now deemed the most copied handbags in the market, it is best to be careful when buying. Every original Prada handbag comes with an authorization card and the logo of Prada is stamped or embossed on the zipper hardware. Some of the most popular handbags from Prada are the Prada Signature Nylon Bag made of Pocone, the Prada Bowling bag, the Prada Jeweled Tessuto Tote, the Prada 2009 Glace Mordore, the Prada Jeweled Clutch and many more types and designs that are very tempting to buy.

Prada has become synonymous with class and elegance since it was rebuilt from its humble beginnings. Now, it is a favorite among celebrities and the high end market. In fact, various movies referred to the Prada brand name when they want to indicate class, expensive and high standard of fashion sense. Some of these movies are “Devil Wears Prada”, “Sex in the City” and “White Chicks”. It was in White Chicks that the line “It’s not a bag, it’s Prada” was made famous and has become a catch phrase for Prada Handbags.