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Miuccia Prada

10 May 1949 – present

Miuccia Prada (born 1949) is an Italian fashion designer and businesswoman who took over her family's Milan leather-goods firm in 1978 and, with her husband Patrizio Bertelli, built it into the global Prada Group. She launched the Prada womenswear line in 1988, founded the Miu Miu label in 1993 and co-founded the contemporary art institution Fondazione Prada.

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Born in Milan
10 May 1949

Born Maria Bianchi in Milan, Italy, the granddaughter of Mario Prada, founder of the Prada leather-goods company.

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Earned a doctorate in political science at the University of Milan
c. 1970

Completed a PhD in political science at the University of Milan and also trained in mime at the Piccolo Teatro.

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Took over the family company Prada
1978

Assumed leadership of the Prada leather-goods business founded by her grandfather in 1913.

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Introduced the black nylon Prada backpack
c. 1985

Released a line of black nylon bags and backpacks that became the company's signature product.

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Married Patrizio Bertelli
1987

Married businessman Patrizio Bertelli, who became chief executive of the Prada Group.

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Presented the first Prada women's ready-to-wear collection
1988

Launched Prada's womenswear line, expanding the company beyond leather goods and accessories.

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Founded the Miu Miu label
1993

Launched Miu Miu, a second fashion line named after her own nickname.

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Co-founded Fondazione Prada
1993

Established with Patrizio Bertelli a foundation devoted to contemporary art and culture; its permanent Milan venue opened in 2015.

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Prada Group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
June 2011

The Prada Group completed an initial public offering in Hong Kong.

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Raf Simons appointed co-creative director of Prada
2020

Began sharing creative direction of the Prada brand with Belgian designer Raf Simons.

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