Which famous Belgian designer became co-creative director of Prada
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From heavy leather to light nylon

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The invention of ugly chic

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Miu Miu and the rebel sister

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Co-creators and cultural curators

Ch 4 · Co-creators and cultural curators
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diletta Fashion designer Miuccia Prada creates custom wardrobe pieces for famous movies.

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diletta Prada's Co-Creative Directors

Miuccia and Raf shared the creative throne, Reimagining style with a vision of their own.

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diletta Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons share creative control at Prada.

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Co-creators and cultural curators
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diletta Match nylon bags with party soundtracks to discover how Prada made ugly chic cool.

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diletta The Fondazione Prada contemporary art and culture hub in Milan

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diletta Prada's strategy for staying cool without chasing internet trends

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The Fondazione Prada art hub

diletta Established in 1993, Fondazione Prada in Milan is a world-class contemporary art institution housed in a stunning converted distillery complex.

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Fun Fact

Wes Anderson's cafe: Director Wes Anderson designed Bar Luce, a real, functioning 1950s-themed Milanese cafe located inside the Fondazione Prada art complex.

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Designing for the silver screen

diletta Prada has designed iconic custom costumes and luggage for celebrated films, including collaborations with directors Baz Luhrmann and Wes Anderson.

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Glossary
co-designer (noun)
A person who collaborates with another to design a product, collection, or work of art. Belgian designer Raf Simons stepped into this role alongside Miuccia Prada in February 2020.

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Quiz

How does Prada maintain its 'cool' status across generations without chasing fast fashion trends?

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Gossip

Would you visit Bar Luce?

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Which filmmaker designed the retro-styled Bar Luce cafe located inside Fondazione Prada?

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Which Wes Anderson movie featured custom-designed Prada luggage sets for its traveling characters?

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What unique architectural feature characterizes the Haunted House building at Fondazione Prada in Milan?

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What is the name of Prada's massive contemporary art and culture institution located in Milan?

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What rare leadership structure did Prada adopt in 2020 for its main creative department?

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Which famous Belgian designer became co-creative director of Prada alongside Miuccia in 2020?

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For which 2013 Baz Luhrmann film did Miuccia Prada collaborate on over 40 custom costumes?

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