In 1913, Prada was founded by Mario and Martino Prada in Milan, Italy. Starting out, the store sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags. When Mario and Martino’s son did not show an interest in taking over the company, their daughter Luisa took over instead. She ran the company for twenty years before her daughter Miuccia Prada took over in 1978. An Italian man, Patrizio Bertelli, joined the company in 1977 and advised Miuccia on how to better manage the
company.
With Bertelli’s help, Prada began purchasing other brands and soon became one of Europe’s top luxury brands. In 1999, Prada eyewear was formed as a joint venture between Prada and De Rigo.
Prada sunglasses and eyeglasses are still sold all over the world. The glasses are both functional
and trendy! To purchase a pair of Prada eyeglasses of your very own, contact Vision Pro Optical!
