Prada Sport Cropped Cargo Jacket - SAMPLE

The Prada Sport line was launched in the late 90s with the intent of producing athleisure garments with materials and shapes that assimilated the features of ‘technical mountain clothes’. The signature Prada red tag later cemented itself in streetwear culture throughout the 2000s. Only the first few seasons of the Prada Sport line were ever featured on the runway, showcasing a beautiful range of highly technical pieces that clearly separated Prada Sport from the athletic diffusion lines of competitors. The earlier seasons are a favourite of many Prada collectors and design enthusiasts as it displays the perfect blend between technical and sophisticated design that was achieved by Prada in this era. 

This particular piece is a sample from the early 2000s which had originally been produced for the runway,  before it was decided that the Sport collection would no longer be featured on Prada runways. The jacket features a very lightweight nylon construction with double-layered circular cargo pockets arranged around the exterior. There are basic cinches for the hood and waist and rlasticated cuffs. The plastic production tag has disintegrated with age but was originally left blank with a hand written article number and the black tags have ‘00’ written where the article number would usually be, indicating that this was a sample piece. The final release version featured different style cargo pockets and subtle Prada branding. A true piece of history. 

Good condition with some minor signs of wear and age.

Measurements:

Pit to pit: 20”

Shoulder to hem: 25”