Designing cult accessories is in Miuccia Prada’s blood. As the youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, who founded the luxury leather goods company in 1913, Miuccia took over the business in 1978. After nearly 50 years at the helm, Prada is today not only considered one of the most iconic Italian fashion houses but continues to design some of the most sought after accessories money can buy.
So it’s no surprise that when it comes to making that all important , Prada is often front of mind. In fact, the fashion house topped The Lyst Index's hottest brands list at the end of 2023, moving into the top spot for the third time, with searches for the brand up by 41 percent YoY. Fast forward to her most recent design, the Prada Buckle bag was first debuted on the catwalk for , and is the latest in a long line of sought after handbags from Miuccia Prada.
Created alongside co-creative director Raf Simons, the Buckle bag seamlessly merges the brand’s signature style references of craftsmanship and Miuccia’s love of unexpected utility accents. The roomy tote features top handles sewn in a way that allows for the leather belt to be removed making it fully customisable - and the belt can be left open for a more casual effect or closed for a more polished finish. The Buckle bag already has a long list of A-list fans including Chloe Sevigny, Dua Lipa, Lily James and Alexa Chung and is available in black, white and tan - with or without hand embroidered metal studs - and is available i.