Andrea Felsted & Rachel Sanderson, Columnists

Prada Captures the Zeitgeist for All Things ‘90s

The Italian luxury group is finally be turning its fortunes around. Now it needs to focus on juicing profits.

Prada is back.

Photographer: MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP
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In the Sam Smith and Kim Petras Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song, “Unholy,” alongside mentions of Balenciaga and Fendi, another luxury label gets a namecheck: Prada.

For the past seven years, Kering SA’s Gucci has dominated the music and handbag hit parades. But Prada — and sister brand Miu Miu — are now creeping back into popular consciousness. The Italian luxury group seems to finally be turning its fortunes around, thanks in part to its popularity with Gen Z.