Evening shoes
Roger Vivier · 1955
Roger Vivier
- Sculptural footwear
- Couture shoes
- Decorative detailing
Roger Vivier began his footwear career in the late 1920s, designing for manufacturers in Europe and the United States. His collaboration with Christian Dior from 1953 to 1963 brought particular renown.
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Evening shoes
1955
Roger Vivier designed these embellished evening shoes for the House of Dior in 1955.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Lomara
1962 · V&A collection
Leather, wood .
©Victoria & Albert Museum, London
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Pair of evening shoes
1958-1960 · V&A collection
Embroidered silk satin with beads, gilt thread, rhinestones and brilliants.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Pair of evening shoes
ca. 1962 · V&A collection
Embroidered silk satin with beads and metallic strips.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Pair of shoes
ca. 1963 · V&A collection
Polyurethane-coated leather, silver-coloured metal, lined with leather.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonArchive pieces, grouped by date
1 piece1955
1 piece · Season not recorded
About Roger Vivier
Innovative heel and toe shapes, refined details and an understanding of shoes as part of a complete fashion statement distinguish his work.