Prada

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/prada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Prada built?1913
2. What is the city of foundation?Milan, Italy
3. What is the founder's name?Mario Prada
4. What is Prada and where did it start?Prada is a famous fashion brand that began in 1913 in Milan, Italy.
5. Who started Prada and what did it originally sell?Mario Prada founded the company, and it first sold luxury animal goods, leather accessories, travel bags and trunks.

Artisanal Quality: Refers to products made with high skill and craftsmanship, often by hand.
Avant-garde Fashion: Experimental and innovative styles that push the boundaries of conventional design.
Intellectual Fashion: Clothing and accessories that emphasize concept, design integrity, and thoughtful aesthetics over mere trends.
Brand Diversification: Expanding a company's product offerings or creating new brands to reach different markets or customer segments.