Roger Vivier is revisiting one of its most distinctive designs for Fall-Winter 2026/27, placing the house’s iconic Choc heel at the centre of a collection exploring femininity, sensuality and self-expression.
Titled Choc: L’Architecture de la Séduction, the collection sees creative director Gherardo Felloni reinterpret the sculptural silhouette as a symbol of contemporary female identity, where seduction is defined not by fragility but by confidence and control.
First conceived by founder Roger Vivier in 1959, the Choc heel challenged conventional footwear design with its distinctive concave shape. Its unusual inward curve created an optical illusion of instability, reportedly surprising clients when it was first introduced. In reality, however, its construction provided considerable support. For Felloni, this contrast between appearance and substance offers a fitting metaphor for a woman whose outward delicacy conceals an unwavering sense of self. The collection draws on the attitude traditionally associated with Parisian femininity: intellectual, disciplined and quietly provocative.
That philosophy runs through a series of sharply defined silhouettes. A minimal black nappa ankle boot makes a statement through its clean lines, while pumps featuring sculptural metal bows, embellished with strass, transform a familiar feminine motif into something more architectural and almost armour-like.
Over-the-knee boots also take centre stage, reimagined in embroidered and buckled variations with a lower Choc heel. Evoking the image of a modern Amazon, the cuissardes combine an enveloping sensuality with a more assertive silhouette.
Elsewhere, the Maison’s Rose Vivier line returns in new leather variations, alongside a new bag that showcases the craftsmanship of its ateliers. Each individual leather petal is cut, shaped and applied by hand, gradually building a three-dimensional surface that transforms traditional leatherwork into an exercise in architectural design.
The Belle Vivier, meanwhile, receives further interpretations through woven-leather and suede slingbacks. Its signature buckle also informs a new clutch, while gilets emerge as another key component of the collection. One embroidered interpretation draws inspiration from the richly decorated footwear of the 1950s, incorporating braided passementerie and crystal embellishment. A more tailored tuxedo version features crystal-pavé rose buttons.
With the Autumn–Winter collection, Roger Vivier places an enduring house signature in a contemporary conversation about femininity. Curved yet structurally assured, the Choc heel remains its defining statement: an expression of seduction on the wearer’s own terms.
