Upcycled by Miu Miu

Upcycled by Miu Miu is a special collection of vintage dresses reworked and transformed by Miu Miu, built around precious, anonymous finds, carefully sourced from vintage clothing stores and markets worldwide.

The project was launched in December 2020 with a selection of 80 vintage dresses, reinterpreted according to the brand’s aesthetic codes.

In April 2021, Miu Miu unveiled the new collaboration with Levi’s® dedicated to vintage denim.

“For 10 years I dressed in vintage. I always asked myself why I liked it so much, and I think it’s the history. Each dress represents a person, a piece of a life. For me, the past always had an incredible value because anything you learn comes from there.”

Miuccia Prada

UPCYCLED BY MIU MIU IN COLLABORATION WITH LEVI’S®

Upcycled by Miu Miu in collaboration with Levi’s® reinterprets a selection of classic denim pieces through the maison's unconventional and playful gaze. The garments are worn by the Miu Miu Girls, actress Emma Corrin and models Lila Moss and Georgia Palmer, portrayed in Johnny Dufort's photos.

The 501® men's jeans and Trucker Jacket, all vintage original Made in the USA from the Eighties and Nineties, are repurposed and customized in a play of masculine and feminine contrasts. To underline this collaboration, the iconic Levi's® label is reinvented in pink and features the Miu Miu logo, while the brand's signature carrier bag features the classic Levi's® logo embossed in contrast.

From vintage pieces to Miu Miu creations

Embroidered cocktail dress in coral red and white tartan, shortened and customized with gold and crystal trims and a triple lace layered collar

1960’s cocktail dress in shocking pink jacquard customized with organza puffy sleeves, all over “diamanté” embroidery and leather bands on the back

1970’s coat dress in ottoman blue customized with all over “diamanté” embellishment, jewelled buttons and buckle, and white lapel pointed collar

Blue wool crochet dress with original buttons customized with a rich all over crystal embroidery, white silk sablé collar and embroidered Victorian sleeves in black faille

1970’s pink gown customized as mini dress with an all over “diamanté” embroidery and a jeweled border

1960’s cocktail dress in yellow crepe with original embroidered collar customized with orange crepe skirt, light organza embroidered puffy sleeves and crystal jeweled trim

1970’s day dress customized with all over floral beads embroidery, crystal embroidered paisley pattern on black faille sleeves and jeweled collar

Black silk slip-dress customized with an invisible tulle sleeved bodice and crystal embroidery along the original dress neckline

1980’s slip dress customized with a lavishly embroidered deep V neckline and black crepe sleeves

1960’s gold light jacquard cocktail dress customized with halter neck and rich crystal borders

1970’s knitted day dress customized with jeweled short sleeves and an embroidered panel on the front

1970’s gown in cotton lace and dark green velvet customized as a mini dress with embroidered shocking pink faille Victorian sleeves and a crystal patch

The first Upcycled by Miu Miu collection features unique pieces re-fashioned and finished with handmade embroideries and embellishments. The lives of these vintage garments, already worn and loved in the past, are extended.