Prada is an Italian fashion label who specialise in luxury goods for men and women
The compeny was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada along with his brother Matino.
It began leather goods shop called Fratelli Prada (Italian for Prada Brothers).
In the beginning the shop sold leather and Handbags imported from England.
Mario believed women should not work in business so he prevented female member of his family from entering into his Prada company.
However Mario's son was not interest in the business so it was his daughter who became successor and ran it for almost twenty years.
Mario's granddaughter joined the company in 1970 and took over her mother and inherited it in 1977.
Prada headquartes in Milan, Italy and there are over 250 boutiques worldwide.