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BAL HARBOUR 79 THIS YEAR, ROGER VIVIER—one of the shoe world's most storied maisons—marks a decade of bringing Parisian charm and exquisite craftsmanship to Bal Harbour Shops. And like the brand's bejeweled creations, its history is punctuated with glistening, glamorous accomplishments. Monsieur Vivier began designing footwear in the 1930s for everyone from Folies Bergère performers to Christian Dior and even Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation in 1953. But his most iconic design remains the Belle Vivier, with its spiffy square toe and polished buckle making a memorable cinematic cameo on Catherine Deneuve in 1967's Belle de Jour. Fast forward to present day, with creative director Gherardo Felloni determined to honor Vivier's illustrious past while dialing into the au courant. To wit, for the latest campaign, he made a stylish short film romp starring two accomplished, multi-generational actors: Susan Sarandon as an outré acting teacher and AnnaSophia Robb as her devoted pupil. Inspired by Italian director Antonio Pietrangeli's 1965 cult film Io La Conoscevo Bene (I Knew Her Well), the piece also co-stars the new Très Vivier pumps, matching Beau Vivier bag, cheeky Viv' Utility hikers, and Broche Vivier bracelet. "My vision is to take inspiration from our rich heritage and extensive archives, yet reinterpret the past in a fresh way," says the Tuscan-born designer. For the Fall/Winter collection, that translates to a new series of shoes that are a departure from previous seasons while still retaining the quintessentially Parisian spirit of Vivier. Wasting no time since his appointment in March 2018, Felloni has struck upon a sweet spot of classic with a deliriously playful twist in the new Courbette heel. is bicolor, chunky block design features a bold curved metallic interior, inspired by an archive style from 1960. Marking a Milestone Roger Vivier's creative director, Gherardo Felloni, gives us a glimpse into the future of the house—which this year celebrates a decade at Bal Harbour Shops. BY MOSHA LUNDSTRÖM HALBERT Creative Director Gherardo Felloni joined the house last year, and has since reimagined the iconic Belle Vivier. He also introduced the bestselling sneaker, the Viv' Run. "My goal is to accompany the maison as it evolves and to keep the innovative side of Roger Vivier alive. Our values, such as luxury, creativity and lightheartedness, are always in my mind when I design." COURTESY OF ROGER VIVIER