Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Spain
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is a Spanish fashion brand named after its designer, who began showing women's collections in Madrid in 1981. It has grown from clothing into children's wear, home textiles, ceramics, toys and other licensed products.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada |
| First collection | 1981, Madrid |
| Licensing | Since 1991 |
| Perfume partner | Puig |
What is Agatha Ruiz de la Prada?
The brand takes its name from the Spanish designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, born in Madrid in 1960. She entered fashion in 1981 with a women's collection, opened her first studio in the city and began showing in Madrid and Barcelona.
History
Ruiz de la Prada was a promoter of the Movida Madrileña, the artistic and cultural movement of 1980s Madrid. A partnership with the department store El Corte Inglés brought commercial success, and in 1991 she licensed the brand, which widened the range.
Products and positioning
The range now covers:
- men's, women's and children's fashion
- shoes, linens and towels
- ceramics and toys
- make-up, with perfumes produced by Puig
Distribution
Stores are listed in Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, New York, Oporto and Mallorca. One source states that the brand is present in more than 140 countries, a figure that should be read as the brand's own reach claim.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Agatha Ruiz de la Prada from?
The brand is from Spain. It began in Madrid, where the designer opened her first studio after a women's collection in 1981.
What does Agatha Ruiz de la Prada sell?
It sells men's, women's and children's fashion, shoes, linens, ceramics, toys and make-up, many of them under licence.