Chapter 1
From Milanese leather to global luxury
Chapter 2
The radical nylon revolution
Chapter 3
Miu Miu and the rebellious sister
Chapter 4
Art, architecture, and the runway future
YOUR GOAL
Master of Prada and Miu Miu
Ch 2 · The radical nylon revolution
diletta The radical nylon revolution
Who put nylon on the catwalk, making luxury new? / (Prada changed the game, it's true!) / From bags to bold apparel, a sleek design so cool! / (Miu Miu joins in, what a view!)
diletta Prada challenged traditional beauty standards by embracing unconventional colors and patterns.
Fun Fact
Military parachute fabric: The famous Prada nylon backpack was made from a heavy-duty material originally used for military parachutes.
Glossary
nylon (noun)
A tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer that can be made into fabric, yarn, or molded objects. In 1984, Miuccia Prada used this material to design her brand's iconic Vela backpack.
A tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer that can be made into fabric, yarn, or molded objects. In 1984, Miuccia Prada used this material to design her brand's iconic Vela backpack.
Quiz
What military-grade material did Prada use to revolutionize luxury handbags in 1984?
Quiz
What did the design of Prada's iconic triangular logo plaque originally take inspiration from?
Quiz
Prada's 1990s design aesthetic of mixing unconventional colors and synthetic fabrics is known as what?
Quiz
In which decade did the Prada nylon backpack achieve its massive global breakthrough?