The latest news and top stories on Miuccia Prada. She is an Italian fashion designer and businesswoman who transformed her family's luxury goods company, Prada, into a global powerhouse after taking over in 1978. She founded the Miu Miu brand in 1992 and is known for her innovative designs, minimalist aesthetic and challenging fashion conventions. She also holds a PhD in political science and co-chairs Fondazione Prada.