The Roger Vivier AW26 Couture Collection Is The Brand’s Most Exclusive Expression Of Couture Craftsmanship
The Pièce Unique collection was unveiled by Creative Director, Gherardo Felloni during Haute Couture Week In Paris…
When you step into Maison Vivier every fashion season, you know you’re stepping into someplace special. From the history that’s ensconced on the wall, to the collections on display, to the back garden Gherardo Felloni, the Creative Director welcomes visitors with kind Italian hospitality and intrigue to discover what he has cooked up.
L’Atelier des Papillons, part of the Autumn-Winter 2026 Pièce Unique collection, was unveiled during Haute Couture Week in Paris. Like all Roger Vivier collections, it’s stunning, dreamy, romantic, and feminine. It’s also the Maison’s truest couture expressed collection with intricate craftsmanship and divine detailing. Yes, there are handbags, yes there are gilets, and yes there are shoes, but, Felloni has sought to move past these things, that yes, are the heart of the brand, to embrace footwear in a whole new way.
Sneakers are fun and made with couture standards | Photo provided by Roger Vivier
The Choc pumps for example, take inspiration from Mr. Vivier’s iconic curved heel that was introduced in 1959, yet reimagined by Felloni for the AW26 ready-to-wear collection. This shoe is the first Pièce Unique shoe collection. Sneakers have been brought back and will have an appeal on the American market no doubt. The couture design is sporty and first unveiled by Felloni in 2018 with its sculptural curved heel, also inspired by the 1959 Choc. The sneakers are the Maison’s way of pushing the boundaries of couture, making it more appealing and modern, while upholding the essence of high craftsmanship.
The butterfly takes center stage in the collection | Photo provided by Roger Vivier
The butterfly takes center stage for the collection. It’s an insect that Mr. Vivier often returned to in creating, with embroidery, sculptural heels, and jeweled ornaments. Doing collaborations that included this motif with other brands: Christian Dior in 1955 and 1963, Rayne in 1961 and Rébé between 1965 and 1967, this insect would find itself on the brand’s Papillon shoes.
L’Atelier des Papillons could be seen on mood boards in Felloni’s office, filled with archival photos, historical documents, and sketches that inspired the collection. Though a small collection, it’s a rich one beaming with color, wander, intrigue, and strong couture craftsmanship.
TRENDING
