Italy · Fashion business
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.
Sources checked
- 1913First Milan shop
Retail opening Source 1
- 1977Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli develop a new business model
Business development Source 1
- 1993Miu Miu starts
Brand launch Source 1
- 1999Church’s joins Prada Group
Acquisition Source 1
- 2001Car Shoe joins Prada Group
Acquisition Source 1
- 2011Prada 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.
How the group expanded
The history records Miu Miu as a brand created within the group. Church’s and Car Shoe joined through acquisitions. The timeline keeps those forms of expansion separate. Source 1
The exchange milestone
The Hong Kong listing in 2011 was a milestone for Prada S.p.A. Public filings offer a dated record for later ownership and financial changes. Source 1
A timeline for checking later claims
Put the date beside the type of event. A shop opening concerns retail, a listing concerns the company’s shares, and an acquisition concerns ownership of a brand. Reading those events as separate categories keeps the history clear. Source 1