Prada - Down jacket - Vintage





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Prada vintage women's cropped nylon puffer coat in grey, size IT 42, with a length of 41 cm, shoulders 49 cm, bust 60 cm and waist 61 cm.
Description from the seller
THE BRAND IN THE PERIOD
In the 2000s, Prada consolidated its dominance in the technical outerwear sector through experimentation with industrial synthetic fibers. This period marked the peak of the nylon revolution, where Milanese craftsmanship met a rigorous and functional aesthetic, redefining the concept of contemporary luxury through high-performance materials.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Placed within the Italian technical cluster, the cropped puffer represents the evolution of sportswear toward elite urban contexts. It is a garment that synthesizes the Milanese approach to utilitarianism, becoming a reference for archive collectors interested in the fusion between avant-garde design and the utility typical of the early 2000s.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
The construction uses a durable nylon shell with inner padding that preserves the volumetric structure without altering the garment's sleek profile. The design features a full-zip front closure and a distinctive cropped cut. Every seam and structural detail reflects Prada's engineering-driven production approach, focused on sobriety and textile durability.
CONDITION
The garment shows natural aging of the nylon surface, an authentic sign of the time elapsed that does not compromise the material's solidity. The padding maintains good density, ensuring the original fit and the thermal insulation expected from the period's technical design.
SIZE AND FIT
Label size: 42 | INT: M | IT: 42 | EU: 36. Measurements: Length: 41 cm | Shoulders: 49 cm | Chest (armpit-to-armpit): 60 cm. IT 42 - Slim/cropped fit
Seller's Story
THE BRAND IN THE PERIOD
In the 2000s, Prada consolidated its dominance in the technical outerwear sector through experimentation with industrial synthetic fibers. This period marked the peak of the nylon revolution, where Milanese craftsmanship met a rigorous and functional aesthetic, redefining the concept of contemporary luxury through high-performance materials.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Placed within the Italian technical cluster, the cropped puffer represents the evolution of sportswear toward elite urban contexts. It is a garment that synthesizes the Milanese approach to utilitarianism, becoming a reference for archive collectors interested in the fusion between avant-garde design and the utility typical of the early 2000s.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
The construction uses a durable nylon shell with inner padding that preserves the volumetric structure without altering the garment's sleek profile. The design features a full-zip front closure and a distinctive cropped cut. Every seam and structural detail reflects Prada's engineering-driven production approach, focused on sobriety and textile durability.
CONDITION
The garment shows natural aging of the nylon surface, an authentic sign of the time elapsed that does not compromise the material's solidity. The padding maintains good density, ensuring the original fit and the thermal insulation expected from the period's technical design.
SIZE AND FIT
Label size: 42 | INT: M | IT: 42 | EU: 36. Measurements: Length: 41 cm | Shoulders: 49 cm | Chest (armpit-to-armpit): 60 cm. IT 42 - Slim/cropped fit

