Full Name | Maria Bianchi (changed to Miuccia Prada) |
Date of Birth | 10 May 1949 |
Age | 75 |
Place of Birth | Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Education | University of Milan (BA, PhD in Political Science) |
Occupation | Fashion Designer, Businessperson |
Fashion Labels | Prada, Miu Miu |
Title | Co-CEO and Head Designer, Prada |
Spouse | Patrizio Bertelli (married 1978) |
Children | 2, including Lorenzo Bertelli |
Relatives | Mario Prada (grandfather) |
Career Highlights | Took over Prada in 1978, founded Miu Miu, acquired Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, Church & Co., opened contemporary art museum in 2002 |
Awards | CFDA International Award (1993) |
Net Worth | Approximately $6.2 billion USD |
Notable Rankings | Forbes estimated net worth $4.8 billion (Oct 2021), Bloomberg estimated net worth $6.6 billion (Aug 2021), Forbes’ 50 best dressed over-50s (March 2013), Forbes’ 75th most powerful woman (2014) |
Early Life | Born Maria Bianchi, took the name Miuccia Prada after being adopted by an aunt, biological parents Luigi Bianchi and Luisa Prada, two older siblings (Albert and Marina) |
Education Background | Attended Liceo Classico Berchet high school, graduated from University of Milan with a degree in Political Science (1971), PhD in Political Science (1978), studied acting at Piccolo Teatro in Milan |