Added 27 days ago

Condition

Good

Color

Black

Material

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Category

Handbags

Vintage black Prada Tessuto nylon tote bag featuring the iconic enamel triangle logo plaque on the front. Has signs of use but still in good condition. Key Features 1. Front Triangle Logo Plaque The Font "R": Inspect the word PRADA on the front plaque. The right leg of the letter "R" must have a distinct curved notch or indentation where it attaches to the loop. If the leg is perfectly straight, it is a replica. Alignment & Rivets: The plaque must be perfectly centered and flat against the fabric. The three small rivets in the corners must be smooth and flush, never bulging or messy. The Inscription: It should cleanly read PRADA / MILANO / DAL 1913 accompanied by the Savoy coat of arms crest. 2. Flat Nylon Self-Straps Stitching: This specific era uses double-layered flat straps made out of the exact same industrial Tessuto nylon. The stitching along the edges of the straps should be uniform, tightly packed, and perfectly parallel with no frayed edges or loose threads. 3. Interior Lining & Name Plate Pattern Orientation: The internal jacquard fabric lining must alternate rows of the word PRADA with a horizontal rope motif. Every other line of the text must be printed completely upside down. Internal Plate: The rectangular metal plate inside the bag must be securely riveted to the lining. For vintage bags from this era, it should display three lines of text: PRADA / MILANO / MADE IN ITALY. The enamel background color must match the exterior black nylon color flawlessly. 4. Zippers & Factory Tag Back of the Zipper: Pull the main zipper closed and check underneath the metal slider. Authentic vintage Prada bags exclusively outsourced their hardware to premium manufacturers. You must see a clean engraving of either Lampo, IPI, Riri, Opti, or YKK. White Number Tag: Look deep inside the interior zipper pocket seams. There must be a tiny, square white fabric tag with a 1 to 3-digit number printed in black. This signifies the factory code and is a vital requirement for vintage validation.