Roger Vivier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roger Vivier 13 November 1907 |
| Died | 2 October 1998 (aged 90) |
| Employer(s) | Christian Dior SE, Yves Saint Laurent |
| Known for | Designing for Queen Elizabeth II for her Coronation |
Roger Henri Vivier (13 November 1907 – 2 October 1998)[1] was a French fashion designer who specialized in shoes. He is best known for creating the modern day stiletto heel and for placing a chrome-plated buckle on an elegant black pump, which became a must-have fashion statement for many celebrities and stars in the 50s and 60s.[2][3][4] His namesake label is Roger Vivier (brand).
- ^ Enid Nemy (8 October 1998). "Roger Vivier Is Dead at 90; Raised Heels to New Heights". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "The Ultimate French Girl Shoe Turns 55". British Vogue. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Ago, Lndesta120282in #fashion • 6 Years (31 January 2018). "Roger Vivier - Stiletto heels". Steemit. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Amazon.com: Roger Vivier (Memoire): Books: Colombe Pringle