Roger Vivier Described by Yves St. This lavish volume celebrates the history of the venerated house and charts the current evolution o. Laurent as bringing to his work a "level of charm, delicacy, refinement and poetry unsurpassed," he created the first stiletto heel for a ready-to-wear shoe line with the house
| Title | : | Roger Vivier |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.76 (275 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847839745 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-02 |
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A gorgeous tribute to the legendary shoe and accessories designs of Roger Vivier. Master designer Roger Vivier elevated both the form and decoration of ladies’ shoes during his sixty-year career. His innate Parisian style embodied a sense of perfection and craftsmanship, and his work was coveted by style icons from Elsa Schiaparelli to Jackie Onassis. Described by Yves St. Laurent as bringing to his work a "level of charm, delicacy, refinement and poetry unsurpassed," he created the first stiletto heel for a ready-to-wear shoe line with the house of Dior in 1955. His shoes are legendary, and the tradition of his innovative spirit continues with the revival of the house by current designer Bruno Frisoni, who has updated Vivier’s concepts, bringing his own touch to signature shapes and embellishments (including the buckle pump made famous by Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour). This lavish volume celebrates the history of the venerated house and charts the current evolution o
Editorial : "The interviews with select personalities and the accompanying text are wonderfully intertwined with the past and present, yet very much demonstrate the enduring influence of the designer and his body of work. The entire volume is gloriously flooded with original sketches, editorials, and photographs spanning over 60 years, most of which date from the time when Mr. Vivier was still active in the businessIt is safe to say that what Harry Winston is to fine jewelry, Roger Vivier is to the business of shoe design." New York Journal of Books"not your typical retrospective work. Rather, it’s more of a curated compilation of old-meets-new. “It’s almost like a scrapbook" Job well done." Style"a long and rich history, all documented in the new Rizzoli tome" Fashionista "The storied label’s history is obviously rich, but along with archival magazine pages, scrapbook scans, and ornate sketches, the book includes a look at where the brand currentl
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