| Timeline | Epýllion |
|---|
| 1949 | Born as Maria Bianchi in Milan. Later adopted by her aunt and took the name Miuccia Prada. |
| 1971 | Graduated from the University of Milan with a degree in political science. Studied acting at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan during the same period. |
| 1975 | Joined the family business and began designing accessories, marking her first creative involvement with Prada. |
| 1977 | Met Patrizio Bertelli, whose business acumen and partnership would soon revolutionize Prada’s structure and long-term strategy. |
| 1978 | Earned a PhD in political science from the University of Milan. Took over Prada from her mother, Luisa Prada. |
| 1979 | Launched Prada’s first women’s shoe collection. |
| 1984 | Introduced the Pocono nylon backpack—redefining utility through elegance. |
| 1985 | Gained acclaim for the minimalist black nylon bag, marking a new direction for the brand. |
| 1987 | Married Patrizio Bertelli, establishing a long-term partnership in both business and creative strategy. |
| 1988 | Debuted the first womenswear collection for Prada, blending classical refinement with subversive awkwardness. |
| 1992 | Founded Miu Miu as a secondary line exploring younger, freer aesthetics. |
| 1993 | Launched Prada’s first menswear collection. |
| 1993 | Co-founded Fondazione Prada, a cultural institution supporting contemporary art and critical thinking. |
| 1997 | Initiated Prada Sport / Linea Rossa, merging technical materials with urban functionality. |
| 2000s | Expanded into architecture and art through collaborations with Rem Koolhaas and the launch of the Prada Foundation’s activities. |
| 2011 | Launched “Women’s Tales” under Miu Miu—a short film series directed by female filmmakers, exploring women's roles in contemporary society through cinematic storytelling. |
| 2011 | Opened Fondazione Prada’s Milan headquarters, designed by OMA / Rem Koolhaas. |
| 2015 | Appointed Raf Simons as co-creative director, initiating a collaborative authorship model. |
| 2020 | Fondazione Prada opened its first cultural space in Venice, expanding its reach before the Milan headquarters opened in 2015. |
