<p>Celebrating the maison's rich history and archives, the new collection&mdash;made up of 11 unique creations&mdash;transforms animalier into a contemporary couture language.</p>

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<p data-start="0" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" style="text-align: left;">At Paris Haute Couture Week, creative director Gherardo Felloni transforms a historic <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/roger-vivier-new-headquarters-maison-vivier-paris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roger Vivier</a> code&mdash; central to the maison's sartorial spirit since the 1960s&mdash;into a contemporary language, bringing animalier back to the center of the vocabulary of haute couture accessories with &ldquo;Atelier Animalier,&rdquo; the Pi&egrave;ce Unique Spring/Summer 2026 collection.</p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" style="text-align: left;">Couture animalier is not &ldquo;ornament, but an expression of instinct, movement, sensuality, far from any facile decorativism.&rdquo; Through complex embroidery, feathers, metallic applications, crystals, and surfaces painted in shades of green, blue, and pink&mdash;reinterpreting <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/leopard-print-new-york-street-style-trend-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leopard</a>, zebra, and tiger motifs&mdash;the Jewel Efflorescence bag, a cult design of the maison, is transformed into a sculptural surface of experimentation, translating into eleven creations made entirely by hand and treated as one-of-a-kind pieces. <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Inserted in a path that dialogues with the monograph <em>&ldquo;</em></span><em data-start="1033" data-end="1073">Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination,&rdquo;</em><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">&nbsp;the presentation reiterates a clear vision of</span> contemporary couture, <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">legacy is not nostalgia, but cultural continuity.</span></p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Following the highly-anticipated unveiling, explore the full collection below.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Z&egrave;bre Nocturne</h2>

Zèbre Nocturne bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>Blue and black&mdash;two colors beloved by Monsieur Vivier himself&mdash;define this nocturnal zebra-inspired creation. On a blue satin base, the beaded embroidery motif is joined by a lively set of feathers. Their placement creates volume and depth, transforming the surface of the bag into a dynamic, living creation.</p>
<p>The handle, seemingly simple in its lines, reveals, upon closer inspection, a micro-pav&eacute; of black crystals, which interacts with the central Efflorescence buckle, revealing hints of shimmery blue peeking out from the darkness. In total, this sumptuous, sophisticated creation demanded 60 hours of meticulous craftsmanship.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Giraf&ecirc;te</h2>

Girafête bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>This exquisite piece, which took over 70 hours to bring to life, opens up a dialogue between a variety of artistic techniques. From dazzling inlaid gems to lively, voluminous feathers, the piece incorporates a range of textures and colors, illustrating the maison's commitment to excellence. Finishing off the style, geometric beads offer a contemporary-chic flair.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Portrait Du Jaguar</h2>

Portrait of a Jaguar bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>This sophisticated style explores the artistic partnership between painting and embroidery. The beige satin base of this bag is hand-painted with a leopard motif&mdash;reminiscent of shoes designed by the maison's founder himself&mdash;before undergoing multiple phases of embroidery, entrusted to different master artisans. Each intervention adds depth, texture, and time. A classic torchon jewel handle and a crystal-paved Efflorescence buckle frame the composition, completing its balance.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Paradis Noir</h2>

Paradis Noir bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>On a green satin base, the animalier motif emerges through an array of beads and crystals, bordered by feathers that soften its geometry. This is not a natural marking, but rather, a unique vision imagined by the maison: a distinct, profoundly Vivier motif, born from the creativity of Gherardo Felloni and inspired by the archive "Paradis Noir" shoe designed by Monsieur Vivier himself in 1987 for the exhibition at the Mus&eacute;e des Arts de la Mode at the Palais du Louvre.</p>
<p>The result is both tactile and ethereal&mdash;a true study in contrast and lightness. The black crystal handle and buckle define the silhouette, intensifying the color and making the feathers appear almost suspended.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tigresse Folle</h2>

Crazy Tiger bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>Here, color takes center stage. On a bright fuchsia satin base, vibrantly hued embroidery and elongated fringe detailing create a tiger-striped motif, transforming dynamic movement into refined design.</p>
<p>The surface vibrates with energy&mdash;openly expressive and unmistakably Vivier. The classic Jewel Handle and Efflorescence buckle frame the ensemble, ensuring a balance between boldness and elegance.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Gu&eacute;pard Ail&eacute;</h2>

Winged Guépard bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>Made entirely of feathers, dyed, layered, and of varying sizes, this leopard is a celebration of the purest savoir-faire. Built on a beige satin base, the surface takes shape through accumulation and balance, while density and movement are calibrated feather by feather until achieving perfect harmony.</p>
<p>Both real and imagined, the motif changes with light and gesture, the colors animate and transform over time. A gold Jewel Handle and an Efflorescence buckle lend an iconic finish to a piece that seems alive, responsive to touch and movement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tigre Royal</h2>

Royal Tiger bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>&nbsp;The tiger asserts itself as an exercise in controlled power. On a terracotta satin base, rows of black sequins applied laterally and stitched in graduated sizes generate an optical tension that permeates the surface. At the edges, a three-dimensional frame of tiny embroidered beads is complemented by delicate fringes that enliven the silhouette in alternating black and orange.</p>
<p>The tiger-striped handle, finished with black enamel and rhinestones, recalls the language of fine jewelry, while the Efflorescence buckle in black and orange crystals reinforces the idea of ​​strength made precious.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">L&eacute;opard De Nuit&nbsp;</h2>

Night Leopard bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>Here, the leopard is treated more like a jewel than a print. On a black satin base, each golden spot is embroidered individually, then covered with a second network of beads, creating depth through accumulation.</p>
<p>No two spots are identical: each is shaped according to its position, following a logic reminiscent of nature. A minimalist metal handle, deliberately devoid of rhinestones, introduces a note of contemporary rigor, while the gold buckle with black crystals completes the composition with graphic precision.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Splendide Girafe</h2>

Splendid Girafe bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>This style offers a bold, direct interpretation, driven by precision rather than abstraction. On a cream-colored satin base, beads and crystals gather to build the color and design of the giraffe, creating a subtle relief and a silent depth.</p>
<p>The result is a dual interpretation of preciousness: dense yet light, figurative yet refined. A simple handle traced in topaz-colored crystals, paired with a buckle of black spheres, anchors the composition, allowing the savoir-faire to express itself naturally.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">&Eacute;crin Argent&eacute;</h2>

Écrin Argenté bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>The &Eacute;crin Argent&eacute; bag offers up a sculptural interpretation drawn directly from the archive. The zebra takes the form of a silver-plated metal case, whose graphic stripes echo the lines of an archive Virgule pump from the 1980s. Inside, a black embroidered clutch, embellished with baguette beads and a mini crystal Efflorescence buckle, introduces a softer, more intimate dimension.</p>
<p>The dialogue between polished metal and embroidered fabric defines the piece's identity. Finished with a silver and rhinestone twist handle and a buckle adorned with sparkling metal spheres, the outer shell remains the protagonist: the animalier stripe reduced to the essence of form.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Z&egrave;bre Bonbon</h2>

Zebra Bonbon bag. Courtesy of Roger Vivier.

<p>On the cream-colored satin base of this bag, the zebra motif becomes almost lyrical, imbued with femininity and joie de vivre. Along the edges, a playful fringe of pink and white circular sequins introduces movement and light, recalling a pump in the same shades designed by Monsieur Vivier in 1964.</p>
<p>Pink and white rhinestones in an array of different shapes compose an embroidery that plays with color and reflections, transforming a graphic code into something poetic and exuberant. An Efflorescence buckle in pav&eacute; spheres adds sparkle, confirming Vivier's ability to make even the most graphic motifs joyful.&nbsp;</p>

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