Prada the famous and well known fashion house of Italy does not need an introduction to people familiar with the fashion world. Prada is renowned for its superb apparel and accessories and what started as a luggage store in Milan is today a million dollar worldwide leader in fashion wear. Ironically the founder of Prada was Mario Prada who started business as leather goods shop that also sold imported English steamer trunks and handbags. He did not allow any females of his family or any other female from interfering in the business or entering his workshop. After his death it was his daughter-in-law who started managing the business and ran it for 20 years and it is her daughter who joined the business in 1970 and took it over in 1978 and has since then been managing it. She put her own ideas and thoughts into the design of all the fashion wear line including its accessories and it was she who transformed this single store into the worldwide fashion leader that it has become today.

Prada handbags are renowned for their absolutely beautiful black nylon handbags with the signature triangle logo. The type of nylon used in the Prada handbags is known as 'Pocone' and it is this particular material that has made Prada a success story. One of the famous Prada handbags is Prada signature nylon bag which uses the finest material and Italian craftsmanship in this authentic creation from Prada. It is black, sleek and classic and not a big handbag but big enough to hold all necessities and be envied by others. Another lovely Prada handbag is the Prada buffalo leather purse lined with the Prada silk signature lining and eye catching white stitching and comes at a hefty $1200. The Prada stripes hobo is a bag that is easy to fall in love with. Its Nava leather is supple and the gentle stripes add just the right amount of class to these bags. The proverbial black colored Prada stripes hobo is there but wonder of wonder it is also available in a beautiful violet and in lavender, colors that are gentle and utterly feminine and will suit any woman. Also the dimensions and the feel of this lovely leather handbag from Prada are so correct. Then there is the Prada stripes multicolor small hobo. The blend of shades of turquoise and violet are so divine and the perfect blend of spunky yet appealing colors. The leather is smooth and the handle can be detached and the bag worn as a clutch bag.

There are a number of Prada bags that are displayed every season on the runway and each one shows the unique style of Prada. One of the biggest problems faced by Prada is that of imitation Prada handbags. Prada is one of the most copied designs in the world and they loose a lot of business because of these cheap, fake imitations. Prada replica handbags are openly sold on the internet and by some retailers also and well an authentic Prada is something else. Ask any woman who has one and she will tell one that no replica or fake comes even close to the genuine Prada handbag. For women who really want a Prada handbag but don’t want to spend big time there are discount Prada handbags that are sold during off season or those designs that have been discontinued are also sold on discount. So whether it is a Prada leather handbag or a Prada dress handbag that a woman wants they can be purchased online also from the Prada website.

Some bags are affordable and others enviable as only celebrities and women with that type of extra cash can afford them. Prada handbags are classic, chic, simple and streamlined and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes; totes, clutches, shoulder, backpacks are all there in the Prada handbags collection. All authentic Prada handbags have an authorization card and the Prada logo.