Shoe brands are a dime a dozen nowadays, but few boast such an illustrious history as Roger Vivier—and even fewer still can claim to have made such a seismic, and ongoing, cultural impact. Founded in 1937 by the trailblazing French designer of the same name, the Parisian maison was the first to introduce the modern stiletto heel as we know it today, has crafted spectacular shoes for the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Brigitte Bardot, and remained at the forefront of luxury footwear innovation and artistry for close to a century.
All this—and more—is celebrated in the recently unveiled Maison Vivier: the brand's new residence in an exquisite 18th-century hôtel particulier in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the neighbourhood that was once home to Monsier Vivier himself. And among the evocative salons, historic displays and ateliers housed within, lies the jewel in the Maison's crown: La Salle des Archives, inviting guests into the Roger Vivier archives for the very first time.
