Prada Celebrates Its Most Iconic Re-Nylon Bag Ever With a New Installation

A luxury house is distinguished by far more than its name or instantly recognizable logo. Its identity is shaped by a rich heritage, defining design codes, signature aesthetics, and enduring silhouettes. For Prada, few elements embody this identity quite like Re-Nylon.

Beyond the House’s unmistakable triangular logo, Re-Nylon has become one of Prada’s most enduring signatures, featured across its bags and accessories for over four decades. Mention Prada, and the image of a sleek black Re-Nylon bag with a sporty, utilitarian edge and the iconic triangle emblem is likely to spring to mind—a testament to just how deeply the material is woven into the brand’s identity.

Prada Re-Nylon: Where Heritage Meets Modernity

Among Prada’s most celebrated designs, the Re-Nylon backpack holds a particularly special place, standing as a timeless icon in the world of luxury handbags.

This season, Prada celebrates the universal appeal of its Re-Nylon backpacks with a new installation at its New York flagship on Broadway. Commemorating the significance of the Prada Re-Nylon backpack and emphasizing its fashion-meets-function appeal, the installation feels like the intersection of two worlds: art and fashion.

Inside Prada’s Celebration of the Iconic Re-Nylon Backpack

The installation features a range of Prada Re-Nylon backpacks displayed atop classic Prada Pergamena trunks, bringing together different elements of the House’s history in a contemporary design space. The display emphasizes that while fashion and the world around it are ever-changing, the Prada Re-Nylon backpack continues to evolve, bridging the gap between historic tradition and modern innovation.

Prada Re-Nylon remains at the epicenter of the gallery-like display, underscoring its importance to the House, while leather, corduroy, and quilted variations are also on view. The new installation is available to view through November 15 and is fully shoppable, with a curated online capsule available for those who are not in New York or planning a visit.