Roger Vivier, the shoe poet

The years go by and
the heels walk the runway...

A sophisticated and fanciful shoe artist, Roger Vivier collects adjectives as signature models. The beautiful story started in the 30s when Mr Vivier made tailor-made shoes for Mistinguett and Joséphine Baker. After the war, his career took off as he worked for the most famous women. The years go by and the heels walk the runway: ball, needle, comma, shock… All as collaborations with big fashion houses such as Dior and Saint Laurent.

The years go by and
the heels walk the runway...

The muses have fun

Movie loving heels

Ultra photogenic, the “Belle vivier” model has become a big screen star thanks to Catherine Deneuve in “Belle de Jour” by Luis Bundel, which it takes its name from. Black and shiny pumps, adorned with a large metal buckle, a classic and already iconic!

Avant-garde thigh-high boots

From dazzling black thigh-high boots for riding a Harley Davidson in style to couture pink gingham shoes for her wedding dress, Brigitte Bardot has more than succumbed to the Vivier collections.

Ballerina pumps at the White House

An addict of Roget Vivier’s designs, Jackie Kennedy collected the French designer’s heeled ballerina pumps in every colour. And for good reason, they fit perfectly with the American first lady’s style.

Given the Royal assent

For her coronation, Elizabeth II urgently needed beautiful shoes. The brief: comfort, nothing but comfort, so that she endure the many hours of standing. Without a second thought, Roger Vivier designs a pair of custom-made gold pumps with inlaid stones whcih match the royal crown.