All the Most-Wanted Prada Pieces Have This One Thing in Common
I’ve wanted a Prada Nylon backpack ever since watching the film 10 Things I Hate About You back in 1999. Fellow fans of the rom-com will no doubt remember the famous line, "I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack,” just as well as I do. But teen romance aside, this quip has come to represent in my mind just how iconic Prada’s Nylon rucksack was, and still is, in the lexicon of modern fashion.
In fact, the practical, utilitarian fabric has gone on to become one of the luxury label’s most recognisable codes across more than just handbags—despite it being the opposite of everything you might expect from a glamorous Italian design house. Miuccia Prada herself introduced it in 1979 in a bid to change the trajectory of the label and inject some modernity when she took over the helm of the brand. Clearly, the woman has good instincts because not only did Prada’s Nylon pieces go stratospheric in the ’90s and early noughties (those shoulder bags in particular), but fashion fans, insiders and the best dressed celebrities are still obsessed with the pieces now, 43 years later.
If in doubt, wear it top to toe.
If you’ve been considering an investment, then this longevity at least provides a whole heap of confidence that your chosen piece will stand the test of time. That’s if you can get your hands on it. Usually black, minimalistic and bearing the iconic triangular logo, the Nylon collection pieces—from bucket hats to shoulder bags, minidresses to puffer coats—are the most sought-after Prada buys and therefore extremely hard to get hold of.
This might be your lucky day, though, as Prada and MatchesFashion.com have just had a fresh drop of Nylon icons, and since we’re not quite into the autumn/winter season, when these monochrome pieces really come into their own, there’s still stock available. In fact, I’m taking it as a sign to finally invest in that backpack.
Kendall Jenner's simple top-handle bag makes her outfit.
Keep scrolling to see the 25 best Prada Nylon and Re-Nylon (Miuccia Prada’s new recycled nylon fabric) designs available to shop now.
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Okay, this is my latest obsession. I'm expecting to see it a lot at fashion week.
These boots are still the coolest wardrobe piece to own.
Wear this with high-waisted trousers or wide-leg denim for a super-fun date-night, happy-hour or party outfit.
I love how this looks worn as a crossbody over a tailored look.
The Cleo may be a newer shape for the label, but it's already become a classic.
We already know trench coats are a capsule wardrobe classic. Add Prada into the mix, and you've got yourself a great investment.
How to make a pretty prom dress look cool: Make it out of nylon and pop a Prada logo on it.
The little zip pouch on the sleeve makes this dress instantly recognisable.
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