Mario Prada Mario Prada Mario Prada (born in Milan; died in 1958) was the founder and original designer of the fashion label Prada, a company specializing in many high fashion goods for men and women, including shoes, handbags, luggage, and leather goods. Prada was founded in 1913. Prada was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as Fratelli Prada (English: "Prada Brothers"). The company was originally headquartered in Milan, Italy. The shop sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags. Mario Prada did not believe that women should have a role in business, so he prevented female
Neil Barrett (fashion designer) Neil Barrett (fashion designer) Neil Barrett (born in Devon) is an English fashion designer. He built his business around minimalist menswear. Born in England, a fourth generation tailor. Neil studied at both Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. Immediately after his graduation, Neil was recruited to work at Gucci, where he was appointed Senior Men's Designer. After five years with Gucci, Neil approached Prada's CEO Patrizio Bertelli proposing the start of a men's line: few months later Prada Menswear was born with Neil as Design Director. Enormously influential, Neil's work under the Prada label was instrumental in