Founded in 1913 by Mario and Martino Prada, the maison became known for the quality of the bags and travel accessories proposed in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II boutique. Originally known as ‘Fratelli Prada’, this historic company soon became one of the official suppliers of the Royal House of Savoy. In 1978 Maria Bianchi, one of the nieces of the founders, became owner of the company, which she has been a part of since 1971. Collection after collection, designer and entrepreneur Maria, better known as Miuccia Prada, relaunched the maison, introducing an ‘ugly-chic’ aesthetic. Which the foundations lay in the decomposition and recomposition of the concept of ‘elegance’. Today, Prada is one of the greatest international excellences. Among the women’s must-haves of the Prada brand are the ‘Sidonie’ and ‘Cahier’ bags.