The Prada model files: the 1984 nylon backpack that made industrial fabric a luxury object, the Y2K mini hobo and the Re-Edition that revived it by name, the saffiano flagship carrying the founding address, and the modern sculpted leather. One file per model, anchored on documented history.
| MODEL | INTRODUCED | MATERIALS | CLOSURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prada Vela BackpackICON | 1984 | Pocone industrial nylon, originally black and brown; Re-Nylon recycled fabric in current production | Flap over drawstring |
| Prada Bowling Bag | c. 2000 | Calfskin and technical fabrics; seasonal colorways | Double zip |
| Prada Nylon Mini Hobo (Original run) | c. 2000 | Tessuto nylon with saffiano leather trim | Zip top |
| Prada Re-Edition 2005ICON | 2019 | Re-Nylon recycled fabric; also saffiano and leather versions | Zip top |
| Prada GalleriaICON | 2007 | Saffiano cross-hatched calfskin, the house's signature treated leather | Double zip over open center |
| Prada Cahier | c. 2016 | Calfskin and mixed-material editions, embellished seasonal variants | Flap with band clasp |
| Prada Cleo | 2020 | Brushed spazzolato leather; satin and embellished editions | Magnetic or zip depending on version |
"c." marks an introduction documented only approximately — the file records the evidence, not a guess.
Gucci’s serial tags encode the style number and the supplier, not the date — no tool can date a Gucci from its tag, and the file says so plainly so a listing cannot say otherwise. Dating rests on era details and provenance; the dating tools cover Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Dior.