Prada Galleria Opens in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with Permanent Pradasphere Exhibition
In September 2026, Prada unveils Prada Galleria, an eight-story establishment situated in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the historic location of Fratelli Prada since 1913. This complex includes Prada Donna, positioned across from Prada Uomo, and features a new basement that nearly doubles the exhibition space for women's fashion. The stores are linked by the Passaggio Segreto, which also functions as an exhibition area. Above Prada Uomo, patrons will find Marchesi 1824, a shop specializing in artisanal pastries. This launch occurs just before Vogue World: Milano on September 22, coinciding with the start of Milan Fashion Week. The highlight, Pradasphere, marks the first permanent exhibition detailing Prada's legacy, alongside Lo Studio for bespoke shopping and L'Appartamento for exclusive events. The Osservatorio Fondazione Prada emphasizes visual innovation and contemporary culture.
Key facts
- Prada Galleria opens in September 2026 in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, on eight floors.
- The site hosted the Fratelli Prada store in 1913.
- The complex occupies both sides of the central octagon, with Prada Donna opposite Prada Uomo.
- Prada Donna is expanded with a new basement, nearly doubling the exhibition space.
- A new underground passage, Passaggio Segreto, connects the men's and women's stores and serves as an exhibition space.
- Marchesi 1824, the artisanal pastry shop, is located above Prada Uomo.
- Pradasphere is the first permanent exhibition dedicated to the brand, tracing its history from 1913 to today.
- The exhibition builds on previous itinerant editions in London and Hong Kong (2014) and Shanghai (2023).
- L'Appartamento features Italian antique furnishings and works by Andreas Gursky (Leipzig, 1955), with access reserved for invited guests.
- The Osservatorio Fondazione Prada occupies the upper floors, dedicated to visual experimentation and research.
- The opening precedes Vogue World: Milano by one week; the event launches Milan Fashion Week on September 22.
Entities
Artists
- Miuccia Prada
- Andreas Gursky
- Hito Steyerl
- Giulio Solfrizzi
- Raf Simons
- Mario Prada
- Martino Prada
- Dario Vitale
- Silvana Armani
- Leo Dell’Orco
- Demna
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
- Meryll Rogge
- Luca Guadagnino
- Stefano Baisi
- Jonathan Anderson
- Jack Moss
- Rick Owens
- Pieter Mulier
- Grace Wales Bonner
- Christian Lacroix
- Kate Moss
- Manolo Blahnik
- Luisa Prada
- Miranda July
- Dara Birnbaum
Institutions
- Prada
- Fratelli Prada
- Marchesi 1824
- Fondazione Prada
- Osservatorio Fondazione Prada
- Vogue World
- Milan Fashion Week
- Artribune
- Emporio Armani
- Armani Group
- Giorgio Armani
- Zara Home
- Gucci
- Fendi
- Marni
- Versace
- Miu Miu
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Tod’s
- Max Mara
- Bottega Veneta
- Jil Sander
- Ferragamo
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Brioni
- Herno
- Valextra
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
- Formafantasma
- Dior
- Wallpaper*
- AnOther
- 10 Magazine
- Rizzoli
- CULTURED
- Osservatorio
- Pradasphere
- Wallpaper
- designboom
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Piazza del Duomo
- Piazza della Scala
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
- China
- Shanghai
- Leipzig
- Germany
- Uffizi Gallery
- SoHo
- Shibuya