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Brand: Prada Material: Nylon (Tessuto) Exterior Colour: Olive Green Hardware: Silver-tone triangular logo plaque Dimensions: 13.5" W x 18" H x 4" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 10" (approx.) Interior: Black jacquard fabric lining with Prada logo pattern, interior zip pocket Closure: Top zip Inclusions: Bag only Made In: Italy Prada introduced its tessuto nylon line in the 1980s, transforming a utilitarian military fabric into a signature luxury material that would define the house for decades. This spacious tote exemplifies that sensibility: lightweight yet durable nylon in a versatile olive green, appointed with the iconic inverted-triangle logo plaque in silver-tone metal and comfortable webbing shoulder straps. The generous proportions accommodate daily essentials, while the black jacquard interior—woven with repeating Prada branding—features a secure zip pocket. Crafted in Italy, the design pairs function with the understated elegance for which the Milanese house is known. Notes from the Curator Prada released its first line of tessuto nylon bags and backpacks in 1979, at a moment when the material was otherwise only being used in military tents. Miuccia Prada discovered Pocono nylon—used by the Italian military—during a visit to a factory producing military tents and parachutes using thin thread on machines from the 19th century. This spacious tote in olive green carries the code name "militare" or "bottiglia" within Prada's tessuto line, colors that underscore the fabric's martial origins. The inverted triangle logo plaque, affixed with visible rivets, evolved from the brand's 1919 designation as official supplier to the Italian Royal Family, which granted Prada the right to include elements of the House of Savoy's heraldry. The black jacquard interior lining, woven with repeating Prada branding, is a hallmark of the house's tessuto pieces; the rope motif features the word "Prada" repeated, with every other line printed upside down—a deliberately idiosyncratic detail rarely noticed until one looks closely.
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