Roger Vivier unveils latest collection in Makati
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Iloilo society figure Sheilla Tiongco wears one of her Roger Vivier pairs.
The Roger Vivier boutique at Greenbelt 3 became an intimate salon of sculptural heels, jeweled buckles, and polished silhouettes as a select circle of guests gathered to discover the maison’s latest collection.
Against the boutique’s sleek, Parisian-inspired setting, the afternoon offered a closer look at footwear that balances architectural precision with unabashed femininity.
Among the guests was Iloilo society figure Sheilla Tiongco, whose own Roger Vivier pairs reflected the maison’s enduring appeal: expressive enough to command attention, yet refined enough to transcend a single season.
Tiongco joined Makati’s Jill Quimpo Paredes and Dean Baker as guests explored the new designs, moving easily between conversation, fittings, and a closer appreciation of the workmanship behind each pair.
Founded in Paris in 1937, Roger Vivier built its reputation on transforming footwear into objects of beauty through inventive shapes, lavish embellishments, and meticulous craftsmanship.
The designer’s experiments with dramatically arched forms and slender heels helped redefine the modern fashion landscape, while his work for celebrated couture houses secured his place in the history of French design.
That legacy remained visible throughout the presentation, from graceful pointed toes to luminous ornamentation that treated each shoe as both accessory and objet d’art.
More than a shopping occasion, the gathering offered an elegant study of how heritage can remain relevant when craftsmanship, imagination, and personal style continue to move in step.
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