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Prada’s path from a Milan shop to a public listing

Prada opened its first Milan shop in 1913. The group’s published history dates Miu Miu to 1993, the Church’s acquisition to 1999 and its Hong Kong listing to 2011.

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Company historyPrada Group company milestones
  1. 1913
    First Milan shop

    Retail opening Source 1

  2. 1977
    Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli develop a new business model

    Business development Source 1

  3. 1993
    Miu Miu starts

    Brand launch Source 1

  4. 1999
    Church’s joins Prada Group

    Acquisition Source 1

  5. 2001
    Car Shoe joins Prada Group

    Acquisition Source 1

  6. 2011
    Prada S.p.A. lists in Hong Kong

    Stock exchange listing Source 1

The timeline separates store openings, new brands, acquisitions and a stock-market listing.

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