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 tas. 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 wiDe flapzak, die een gemakkelijkere organisatie mogelijk maakt en de tas helpt in twee hoofdinterieurcompartimenten te scheiden. Ik hou van dit ontwerp; De verdeler gluurt eruit wanneer je de tas draagt, en als je een contrasterende interieurkleur hebt, zie je hem pop.
Prada dubbele tas – $ 2.980
Hoewel de Galleria en Double Bags hun overeenkomsten hebben waardoor ze allebei onmiskenbaar Prada maken, zijn er verschillen die het een of het andere gemakkelijk beter kunnen maken voor je leven. Als je probeert te beslissen tussen de twee, ben ik blij om je in de goede richting te wijzen in de reacties hieronder!
Prada schouderbanden
Prada zwarte band met roze plexbloemen – $ 1095
Prada Blue & Black Saffiano -band met kristalbloemen – $ 1170
Ik ben echt opgewonden dat we tot de eersten zijn om het nieuws van de nieuwe Prada -schouderbanden te breken. Hoewel beide bovenstaande tassen optionele schouderbanden bieden in bijpassend Saffiano -leer, biedt het merk nu een manier om uw tas aan te passen en uw persoonlijkheid te tonen met een schouderriem die tot u spreekt en zich onderscheidt van de rest van de tas.
Prada zwarte riem, witte/gele bloemen – $ 800 | Prada witte riem, roze/witte bloemen – $ 925
Ik heb de afgelopen jaren veel add-on schouderbanden gezien en ik kan je vertellen dat deze Prada-riemen een van de mooiste uiterlijk en kwaliteit zijn die ik heb gezien. Ik vond het geweldig om elke tas anders te kleden met een riem en elk transformeerde de tas. Terwijl een riem met oversized lederen bloemenapplicaties speels aanvoelt, maakt de riem met Swarovski-kristalversieringen een opvallende verklaring. Met de nieuwe verzameling schouderbanden kunt u onmiddellijk een persoonlijke touch aan uw tas toevoegen.
De riemen worden afzonderlijk verkocht en worden geleverd in kalfsleer, Saffiano en Nastro -leer met alle bloemenpatronen met een 3D -effect ontworpen uit kristallen, plexiglas, hars of leer. De riemen zijn nu exclusief verkrijgbaar bij de Prada Broadway en Prada 5th Avenue Boutiques in New York en zullen tegen het einde van de maand online beschikbaar zijn.
Voor meer vragen, aarzel niet om Prada Client Service te e -mailen op client.service.usa@prada.com. Bezoek de Prada e-boutique om te winkelen voor alle Prada-tassen online.