num_pages: 632
description: [A] greatest hits riffing on Miuccia Pradas own obsessions with maids uniforms schoolgirl garb and twists on luxury.Alexander Fury AnOther MagazineThis dazzling book makes the perfect coffee-table book for style-savvy bibliophilesLos Angeles TimesFounded in 1913 as a leather-goods house in Milan Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the company in 1979. After initially focusing on accessories she presented the houses first fashion collection in 1988 quickly transforming Prada into one of the worlds most influential luxury brands. Her deeply personal sophisticated and subtly subversive approach often works against the clichs of beauty and sexy as she strives in her own words to be more clever or more difficult or more complicated . . . or more new. Published in collaboration with Prada to celebrate 30 years of trend-setting creations this stunning volume offers a comprehensive and definitive history of the house. Organized chronologically each of Pradas collections is introduced by a description of its influences and highlights and is illustrated with stunning catwalk images of models such as Naomi Campbell Kate Moss and Gisele Bndchen showcasing clothing accessories and beauty looks. With a biographical profile of Miuccia Prada and an extensive reference section this handsome and well-researched retrospective reflects the passion craftsmanship and creative spirit that define Prada.
language: English
title: Prada: The Complete Collections
publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd