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Who Owns Prada?

Prada is owned by the Prada Holding (80%), which is owned and controlled by the Prada’s family comprised of co-founder Patrizio Bertelli, and Miuccia Prada, and sons.

The Prada’s family keeps tight control over the company through a few corporations that control the holding.

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Who Owns Gucci

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