Prada Luna Rossa Gore-Tex Padded Jacket - 2013 Team Member Exclusive

In 1997, Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli met with Argentinian yacht designer, German Frers, to discuss the development of a cruising yacht. However, this idea seemed to spiral into the creation of Prada’s very own sailing team: Luna Rossa. Prada joined forces with Yacht Club Punta Ala, with the aim to compete in the 2000 America’s Cup, which became a reality after winning the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup at their first attempt. Prada entered once again in 2003 and managed to reach the semi-finals, where they lost out to American team ‘OneWorld’. Prada’s sporting endeavours had important implications on their clothing design, as the sailing conditions challenged Prada to devlop and work with new materials and designs to create appropriate uniform for the Luna Rossa team.

This particular piece is from a selection of jackets made especially for the Luna Rossa team members - this one belonging to Sailor Alister Richardson. It features a Gore-Tex exterior with a padded interior lining. There are 2 exterior pockets and another on the interior lining. It also features an adjustable hem and the same signature Prada Luna Rossa plaque stitched onto the chest as all the other official team gear from that year.

Great condition with very minor signs of wear

Measurements:

Pit to pit: 22”

Shoulder to hem: 27”