Prada, the internationally known fashion house, lead by fashion designer extraordinaire Miuccia Prada is well known all over the world for those lovely black nylon handbags ¨Cthose true symbols of luxury. Find out how it all started, all about the purses and shoes (every woman¡¯s vice) and that other line¡­Miu Miu. Behind Prada ¨C History behind those Handbags Prada ¨Cthe label has been around for quite some time, since 1913 to be exact. In fact, Mario Prada started the brand selling what the company is now famous for ¨C handbags, shoes and trunks. His granddaughter, Miuccia Prada was born in 1950 and by the time she had reached her 20¡¯s it would appear that she wouldn¡¯t continue the family business since she had other interests. She has a doctorate in Political Science and was previously a communist. However, we all know the outcome of her destiny. Miuccia¡¯s claim to fame is the nylon handbags (made out of a fabric called Pocone) so many women have fallen in love with all over the world, not to mention turning the family company into a billion-dollar-business. The Prada Look: It¡¯s very simple and classic and very subtlety chic. Hip Tip: You could be in the most dressed down outfit, but if you throw a black Prada nylon shoulder bag over your shoulder, then you¡¯re instantly chic.