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" Designer Miuccia Prada and her namesake label has come to be known for high-minded, cerebral approach to fashion. But at it&amp;#039;s core, Prada is a leathergoods company, one that was founded by Miuccia&amp;#039;s grandfather in 1913. So while her more avant-garde ideas are most visible on the runway, there&amp;#039;s still a sense of time-honored tradition at the heart of the brand. As a nod to this history, Prada has released an update to one of their most popular shoe styles, the driving moccasin (which just so happens to be an excellent springtime footwear choice). The update includes a variety of colors, fabrics (including calf suede, perforated leather, and luxed-out crocodile and ostrich skins). Most impressive, however, is the focus on the artisinal. 200 steps are involved in crafting each pair\u2014including being made on a last\u2014which may add time to the production process but ultimately creates a more luxurious and sturdy item. Take a look a the process in the video below:       Learn more at prada.com "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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