Mario Prada founded the house in Milan in 1913 as a shop for travel goods and accessories. Under Miuccia Prada, practical nylon became an unexpected expression of luxury, first in bags and later in clothing. Its contrast with materials such as Saffiano leather captures an enduring part of Prada’s identity: everyday utility approached through experimental design. Bags, footwear and ready-to-wear continue that dialogue between function and refinement.