VINTAGE PRADA

Vintage Prada

Vintage Prada sits in a lane of its own clean, functional, and quietly strange in the best way. Under Miuccia Prada, the brand mastered a balance between minimalism and what’s often called ugly chic: pieces that weren’t loud or flashy, but felt sharp, intelligent, and different. That sensibility is exactly why vintage Prada feels so current again.

In bags, nylon is king. The Re-Edition 2005 originally a late-90s nylon hobo has become a modern staple thanks to its lightweight feel, practical size, and unmistakable triangular logo. The original Vela nylon backpack is another cornerstone piece, widely considered one of the designs that redefined luxury in the 90s by making function fashionable. Collectors also hunt for early Tessuto shoulder bags in black or brown, as well as sleek, structured styles like the Cleo, which echo Prada’s archive silhouettes.

Footwear is where vintage Prada really flexes its edge. Chunky brushed leather loafers in spazzolato leather have surged back into rotation, prized for their heavy sole, glossy finish, and genderless appeal. The America’s Cup sneakers  first released in 1997 under the Linea Rossa label are another cult favourite, blending performance design with unmistakable Prada attitude. Completing the look are 90s and early-2000s kitten heels and mules, often in black leather with pointed or square toes understated, elegant, and endlessly wearable.

At Vintage Sole, we focus on original Prada pieces that reflect the brand’s smartest era  designs that were ahead of their time then, and still feel right now. Clean lines, subtle subversion, and luxury that doesn’t try too hard.