PRADA Nothing quite says exuberance like footwear in a fabric long associated with nobility and after-dark glamour, " says PORTER of this season's key velvet fabric. Hand-assembled by skilled craftsmen in Italy, Prada's plush midnight-blue boots have a zip fastening along the side and a colorful lace-up front for an exacting fit. "Wear them during the day to bring a sensual opulence to every outfit, " the magazine goes on to advise.