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Vintage Prada Nylon Tote c. Late 1990s Bright Red | KURB
Milan’s storefronts glowed with pale green light when this bag first appeared: a cube of bright red nylon, its surface catching the crisp geometry of clear acrylic handles fixed with silver-tone hardware. The only signifier is a slim, triangular Prada plaque set low on the front—a flash of metallic at the intersection of synthetic and precision-milled acrylic.
The tote’s body is constructed from Prada’s signature Tessuto nylon, engineered for sharp planes and gentle structure. The open top reveals a tonal red fabric lining, fitted with a zip pocket and two slip compartments for order within the saturated field. Designed to be carried by hand, the clear acrylic handles are shaped for a clean grip; the original dust bag is included.
The white ‘PRADA MILANO DAL 1913’ label stitched into the lining marks this piece as a product of the Miuccia Prada era, c. late 1990s to early 2000s—a period defined by subverting luxury through technical textiles and industrial clarity. Minimal branding, utilitarian nylon, and the cool lucidity of acrylic: this is Prada at its most quietly directional. Light surface wear is visible on the handles; the body retains its form and colour.
Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; white interior label with black border, triangle logo plaque) Condition: Very Good — light surface wear to acrylic handles; interior and body clean, shape intact; dust bag included Material: Bright red Tessuto nylon with clear acrylic handles, silver-tone hardware Colour: Bright red nylon exterior with matching red fabric lining; clear acrylic handles; silver-tone triangle logo plaque and attachments Dimensions: W 27 × H 27.5 × D 12 cm Made in: Italy
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