UPDATE: Prada shoulder straps are now available for purchase on Prada.com. prices range from $800 to $1,355 via Prada.com.
When it comes to the most iconic bag brands, Prada is easily one of the most recognizable and most widely loved. Prada launched me into my love of designer bags; I lusted after a one of the brand’s iconic Tessuto nylon messenger bags during much of high school, and I received it was a gift when I began college. I remember feeling so enamored of my Prada bag, and even at that young age, I could tell how much higher quality it was from other brands in my collection at the time. Prada is distinguished by meticulous attention to craftsmanship and detail, and that’s still very much the case today.
Though Prada has evolved over time by embracing new techniques and ideas, the brand stays committed to the enduring quality of its pieces. like many long-standing brands, the methods Prada employs have been passed down by craftsmen over the course of years, and they’re so vital and specific to the brand that they could easily be called trade secrets. just like those crucial rules of craftsmanship, some of the brand’s designs are equally long-standing; two of the most highly sought-after Prada pieces remain the Prada Galleria and Prada double Bags.
Prada double Bag – $2,980
The Galleria and double are classic Prada styles, and they’re very well-loved by the brand’s fans and shoppers. I certainly count myself among that group; if I had it my way, I’d own a rainbow of these bags in every size offered.
Below, we have an intimate look at two of the most iconic bags of Prada’s lineup. In addition to that, I have the pleasure of being among the first to tell you all about the new Prada shoulder straps!
Prada Galleria Bag
Prada Galleria Bag – $2,230, Prada mini Galleria – $1,920
Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada (Miuccia Prada’s grandfather) in Milan, Prada opened its first store in the prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The Prada Galleria Bag was named after the store that started it all, and the bag holds a similarly foundational spot in the brand’s handbag array.
Prada Galleria Bag – $2,230, PRADA WHITE STRAP, PINK/WHITE flowers – $925
Prada Galleria Bag – $2,230
This bag is immediately recognizable as Prada, and although some people confuse it with the Prada double Bag, it has been around far longer. The Galleria shape is clean and sleek, typically using Saffiano leather, which is hot pressed to achieve the crosshatch texture you see and feel. because of the longevity of Saffiano leather, Prada has used this water-repellant, scratch-resistant material for decades, and the finish style is often associated with Prada because the brand’s artisans perfected it. While the bags we photographed (as well as many of the Galleria bags on the market) are made of Saffiano leather, there is also City Calf version, which is luscious and slightly softer, which gives this bag a more laid-back vibe.
Prada mini Galleria – $1,920
Prada mini Galleria – $1,920
The Galleria bag holds its shape nicely and is ideal daily use, including in the office. The shape quickly turned into a brand essential for Prada, and many flock to it because of its highly functional interior structure: one large opening, flanked by two zipper-closed pockets at the front and back, all of which run the full length of the väska. The main interior compartment features three inside pockets, one with a zipper, and the body of the bag can be snapped on either side to pinch the top of the bag together to further secure the interior.
Prada mini Galleria – $1,920, Prada blue saffiano strap with crystal flowers – $1170
Every season, Prada reintroduces this bag in a variety of colors and styles based on that season’s theme. This allows countless options and reinterpretations, which makes this bag a classic, iconic wardrobe staple.
Prada double Bag
Prada double Bags – $2,980
Introduced in 2013, the Prada double Bag quickly became a favorite. much like the Galleria Bag, the double is reinterpreted every season in colors and fabrications based on the style of the season.
While the Galleria Bag offers a bit more structure, especially because of the full body pockets on the front and back of the bag, the double is more minimal and lightweight. The Saffiano leather on the exterior is paired with smooth Nappa leather inside, and Prada has made the potential color combinations one of the most fun aspects of the design. While many double Bags do offer tone-on-tone leathers on the exterior and interior, there are plenty of contrasting combinations that blend the inside and out in an unexpected way. It’s one of my favorite aspects of this bag, and I love seeing what Prada comes up with to make each design stand out a bit more than the last.
Prada double Bag – $2,980, Prada black strap with pink plex flowers – $1095
The double Bag offers an internal divider wien klaffficka, som möjliggör enklare organisation och hjälper till att separera påsen i två huvudinredningsfack. Jag älskar den här designen; Avdelaren tittar ut när du bär påsen, och om du har en kontrasterande inre färg kan du se den pop.
Prada dubbelväska – 2 980 $
Medan galleria och dubbla väskor har sina likheter som gör att de båda otvetydigt Prada, finns det skillnader som lätt kan göra det ena eller det andra bättre för ditt liv. Om du försöker bestämma mellan de två är jag glad att hjälpa dig att peka dig i rätt riktning i kommentarerna nedan!
Prada axelband
Prada svart rem med rosa plexblommor – $ 1095
Prada Blue & Black Saffiano -rem med kristallblommor – 1170 $
Jag är verkligen upphetsad över att vi ska vara bland de första att bryta nyheten om de nya Prada axelremmarna. Även om båda ovanstående väskor erbjuder valfria axelremmar i matchande Saffiano -läder, erbjuder varumärket nu ett sätt att anpassa din väska och visa din personlighet med en axelrem som talar till dig och skiljer sig från resten av väskan.
Prada svart rem, vita/gula blommor – $ 800 | Prada vit rem, rosa/vita blommor – $ 925
Jag har sett många tilläggsband under de senaste åren och jag kan säga att dessa Prada-remmar är några av de vackraste i utseende och kvalitet jag har sett. Jag älskade att klä upp varje väska annorlunda med en rem, och var och en förvandlade väskan. Medan en rem med överdimensionerade läderblommiga applikationer känns lekfull, gör remmen med Swarovski Crystal-utsmyckningar ett iögonfallande uttalande. Den nya samlingen av axelremmar gör att du direkt kan lägga till en personlig touch i din väska.
Remmarna säljs separat och kommer i kalvskinn, saffiano och nastro läder med alla med blommönster med en 3D -effekt utformad av kristaller, plexiglas, harts eller läder. Remmarna är nu exklusivt tillgängliga på Prada Broadway och Prada 5th Avenue -butikerna i New York och kommer att finnas tillgängliga online i slutet av månaden.
För ytterligare förfrågningar, tveka inte att maila Prada Client Service på Client.Service.Usa@prada.com. Besök Prada e-butiken för att handla alla Prada-väskor online.