Prada is an Italian high-fashion company specializing in luxury goods for men and women (ready-to-wear, leather accessories, shoes, and luggage). Highly renowned, Prada is considered one of the most influential clothing designers in the fashion industry. Prada is widely regarded as a status symbol. First opened as a leathergoods shop in Milan in 1913, the Prada label was taken in by designer Miuccia Prada in 1978 and transformed into the luxury goods, fashion house recognized today. Prada has also come to outfit the most beautiful prominent figures in recent time including actresses Uma Thurman and Cameron Diaz with fabulous designs on the red carpet.