Amongst the numerous luxury houses within fashion, Roger Vivier has long stood as the gold standard for timeless and quality occasion footwear. Founded in 1937, the brand quickly rose to the upper echelons, best recognised for its distinctive square toe detailing and iconic Belle Vivier pump—a signature product that has graced the feet of countless notable figures through the decades. Conceptualised by Italian designer and creative director Gherardo Felloni, the fall/winter 2024 VIVIER OP-TICAL collection looks to the French Op art movement of the ’60s, drawing inspiration from the mesmerising geometric patterns of the time.
Also referencing its own archives, the collection was a melding of the past and present, with old house signatures such as the Viv’ Canard offered in fresh new colourways and materials. Slingbacks and pumps were given the the OP-TICAL treatment, offered in monochromatic motifs that poked fun at contemporary evening wear. But perhaps the standout pieces from the collection are its shining array of Viv’ Choc bags , each a seamless balance of design and functionality.
Constructed from a soft nappa lambskin and offered in varying iterations of striped, colour-blocked and embellished, all the bags feature a detachable chain strap with decorative links in opaque tonal shades or polished palladium, twisting the codes of a classic handbag into that of a decadent Objet d’art . For those looking to make a statement, the larger-than-life convex buckle in g.
