Prada Vitello Daino Bauletto Shoulder Bag in Bruciato (Brown)
Shoulder Bag / East-West Bauletto. It features a rectangular, elongated silhouette with a triple-compartment structure. · Prada (Prada Group), an Italian luxury powerhouse established in 1913. It is a high-tier luxury brand known for modern minimalism and intellectual design.
Collection: Vitello Daino Collection. This is a permanent line for the house of Prada, esteemed for its durability and soft, pebbled texture.
Style
Shoulder Bag / East-West Bauletto. It features a rectangular, elongated silhouette with a triple-compartment structure.
Brand
Prada (Prada Group), an Italian luxury powerhouse established in 1913. It is a high-tier luxury brand known for modern minimalism and intellectual design.
Material
Pebbled Vitello Daino calfskin leather. The construction is a semi-soft frame with painted edges and machine-stitched seams designed for high-frequency daily use.
Dimensions
Width: 32cm (12.5"), Height: 15cm (6"), Depth: 12cm (4.7"), Strap Drop: 22cm (8.5"). This is considered a medium-sized daily bag.
Description
Constructed from supple pebbled calfskin, this Prada Bauletto represents the brand's expertise in creating 'workhorse' luxury. Its East-West orientation and triple compartment design make it an exceptionally organized choice for the modern woman, blending high-end materiality with industrial practicality.
Key Features
Raised metal 'PRADA MILANO' logo with crest, studded handle base, triple compartment interior, and the signature 'Daino' pebbled leather finish.
Material & Construction
Pebbled Vitello Daino calfskin leather. The construction is a semi-soft frame with painted edges and machine-stitched seams designed for high-frequency daily use.
Color & Pattern
Bruciato (Burnt Brown), a classic earthy cocoa shade. The leather features a natural heavy grain pattern (pebbled), which is a signature of the Daino line.
Hardware Details
Gold-tone hardware. Key accents include the metal lettering logo on the front, large eyelets for strap attachment, metal studs on the handles, and chunky industrial zippers.
Interior Description
Typically lined in Prada logo-print jacquard fabric or matching tonal leather. Features a central zippered compartment and two open side compartments with one wall zip pocket.
Closure Type
Triple closure: Two main side compartments have an open-top or magnetic snap access, while the central compartment is secured with a heavy-duty top zipper.
Strap & Handle Details
Double flat leather shoulder straps featuring gold-tone stud embellishments and circular O-ring attachments to the bag body.
Craftsmanship Details
Edges are finished with multiple coats of tonal lacquer/glaze. The metal lettering is individually mounted. Stitching is heavy-duty tonal nylon thread designed to withstand weight.
Authentication Indicators
The 'R' in the Prada logo should have a distinctive notch in the right leg. Zippers are likely IPI or Lampo. Stitching should be slightly angled rather than perfectly horizontal. Metal logo should be centered and recessed slightly into the pebble grain.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Italy. Produced in Prada's Italian ateliers, adhering to high-end industrial luxury standards for leather tanning and assembly.
Era & Period
Late 2000s to Early 2010s. This era was defined by 'quiet' logo hardware (lettering instead of triangles) and functional, multi-compartment leather goods.
Age Estimate
Circa 2008-2012. The specific metal lettering logo style and stud placement on the handles are indicative of Prada's design language during this period.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Career Woman' aesthetic of the late 2000s, where oversized hardware and functional leather replaced the more delicate nylon trends of the 90s.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible corner rubbing, softening of the structural leather, and slight tarnishing on the hardware. The leather shows characteristic natural creasing from use.
Value Estimate
Original Retail: $1,400-$1,600. Current Resale Market: $350-$550 depending on structural integrity and interior cleanliness.
Care & Maintenance
Condition with a high-quality leather cream every 6 months to prevent the pebble grain from drying out. Store with stuffing to maintain the rectangular 'Bauletto' shape.
Similar Handbags
Prada Vitello Phenix Tote (similar leather, different logo), Miu Miu Vitello Lux (sister brand, more bows/feminine), Marc Jacobs Stam (similar era/hardware weight).
Interesting Facts
The Vitello Daino leather is treated to look like deerskin ('Daino' means deer in Italian) but is actually calf-hide, providing the softness of deer with the durability of bovine leather.