Mario Prada started the Prada brand in 1913. During its conception Prada dealt solely with Prada handbags and trunks. The brand did decently well and Prada was established as a fairly profitable family company. It was with the advent of Mario's granddaughter Miuccia Prada that things began to change for Prada. Miuccia studied political sciences and did not seem to be interested in the company at all. It seemed as if the Prada brand name would cease to exist and the company would be taken over by people other than family.

However, fate has a mind of its own. Miuccia Prada, the dark horse of the family ended up designing the legendary black Nylon Prada purse. These Prada handbags catapulted the company into the realms of a global empire from that of a small family firm. The Prada brand soon became a billion dollar business which has now extended to several other areas apart from Prada handbags and Prada purse. Prada now designs a whole chain of fashion accessories including Prada shoes, wallets, belts and even Prada shirts. The common factor amongst all these Prada products is the amount of effort that is put in to come up with each unique design and in the creation of the final end-product.

Miuccia Prada's claim to fame, the designer black, nylon Prada purse is still one of the most coveted creations of Prada. Millions of women round the world would give an arm and a leg to be seen with one of these exquisite Prada handbags on their shoulders. Celebrities such as Uma Thermon and quite a few others have been seen proudly toting these Prada handbags. The Prada logo of a triangle is now associated with the utmost luxury, elegance and sophistication.

A Prada purse is now a style statement as well a way of letting the world know that you are someone to be reckoned with. These Prada handbags can make their wearers stand apart in a whole crowd of people. Each Prada purse is one of a kind and is designed specifically with the needs of a woman in mind. These handbags are available in a wide array of shapes and sizes as well as an assortment of colors. There is something for every modern woman to choose from. Prada caters to the demands of women from all cadres of the world, from the socialite flitting from party to party to the working woman of the world toting her efficiently classy handbag.

Prada handbags are made in a wide range of leathers and other fabrics. They are very versatile and highly functional. Along with these commendable utilitarian qualities, Prada handbags also have a definite thread of class running through all of them. They can complement any outfit and make it look very well put together. Prada is known for its subtle designs and creations which are simple yet classy. Certain designs such as the black nylon handbag has been a Prada staple for years and has yet managed to retain it's charm and value due to its sheer inimitable brilliance.