Prada Sunglasses

The Prada Name

Prada is associated with high class and high style in clothing and accessory items, with many stars sporting the Prada logo. Mario Prada initially began the company in Italy in 1913 as a high quality leather goods company. In 1978, the business was passed on to his granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, who expanded the company and added her own stylish ready-to-wear clothing lines.

Miuccia continued to expand the lines, introducing accessories and fresh designs. In 1992, her Miu Miu collection debuted, with vintage-inspired looks aimed at a younger audience. Classic Prada items carry high price tags; the Miu Miu collection is a bit lower in cost.

Prada Sunglass Basics

• Prada sunglasses are available in men's, women's, and unisex styles. They offer 100 percent UV protection and most lenses are made from organic plastic. In addition to the quality and craftsmanship of the sunglasses, the higher cost of organic plastic is a contributing factor to the cost of the high cost of the glasses. The Prada line features a wide variety of daily eyewear as well as a number of sport sunglasses and limited sport goggle selections. Frame materials include metal and high quality plastics among others. The Prada logo is engraved on the side or sides, and in some styles, the front of the sunglass frames.

• You can purchase Prada sunglasses at high quality retail department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

• Many online retailers also sell Prada sunglasses. If you purchase from an online merchant, be sure that they are an authorized Prada dealer and cross reference the company from outside sources to verify their reputability. Sunglasses that are authentic Prada will clearly display the Prada logo, be of high quality and craftsmanship, and come with an authenticity card and Prada case. The most common places counterfeit Prada sunglasses are sold are through flea markets, internet auctions, and small stores.

• Average pricing for a pair of Prada sunglasses ranges from $200 to $500. Sunglasses from the Miu Mau collection range in cost from $100 to $300.

Styles and Colors

You'll find a wide range of colors and styles in Prada sunglasses. Earth tones and neutral colors comprise a large portion of the collections, including grays, cocoas, beiges, ivories, and browns. You'll also find a range of gorgeous muted colors like pale mauves, olive tones, blues, burnt oranges, and violets. A third set of colors include bolder tones, like bright coral, deep turquoise, and black and white contrasts.

Several styles include glamorous elements, such as engraved flowers, silver or gold stars on the temple, and multi-toned frames with gold accents -- stripes, bands, or lines. Styles include:

• Aviator style glasses
• Gradient lens designs
• Streamlined shields
• Oversized shields
• Rectangular, rounded, and squared lens styles
• Wrap around style frames
• Sleek cat eyes
• Rimless sides
• Detailed frames
• Tapered temple frames
• Silver or bronze frame designs
• Spotted dual-colored frame looks
• Silver rims and colored frames
• Thick, thin, and tapered frame styles

In addition, several designs of Prada sunglasses have distinctive appeal, with bold shield demarcation, attractive multi-tonal frames, or the versatility and elegance of their neutral shades.

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