What Michel Vivien is known for
Michel Vivien is a Paris footwear designer who worked for Dior, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent before launching his eponymous women's shoe label in 1998; shoes are made in Italy, with a signature Louis XV block heel.
Michel Vivien worked for major French fashion houses — Christian Dior, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent — before launching his own footwear label under his name in 1998. Based in Paris, he designs women's shoes manufactured in Italy, drawing on traditional Italian shoemaking technique for construction and finish.
Vivien has described himself as a 'craftsman of the shoe,' and his collections are built around a recurring signature: a Louis XV-style block heel.
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Best for — Sculptural heels, sandals, and boots from this Paris shoe designer
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