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Roger Vivier Celebrates New Rizzoli Book at Madison Avenue Boutique

publication · 2026-05-01

The Roger Vivier boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City celebrated the launch of its latest book, "Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination," published by Rizzoli. This 311-page volume, curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack, was revealed at an event hosted by Inès de la Fressange, who has reminisced about her encounters with Roger Vivier since the 1980s. Guests at the event, including Tina Leung and Bambi Northwood-Blythe, explored the book along with original Vivier designs and historic Vogue magazines. Creative Director Gherardo Felloni has been leading the brand since 2018, and de la Fressange described the event as joyful and inspiring.

Key facts

  • Roger Vivier celebrated its third Rizzoli book, Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination, at its Madison Avenue boutique.
  • The event took place on Tuesday evening in New York City.
  • The book was curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack.
  • Inès de la Fressange hosted the event and met Roger Vivier in the 1980s.
  • The boutique displayed Vivier's original sketches and 1965 Vogue magazines.
  • Guests included Tina Leung, Violetta Komyshan, Ronny Kobo, Jacquelyn Jablonski, and Bambi Northwood-Blythe.
  • Creative director Gherardo Felloni has led the brand since 2018.
  • De la Fressange described the evening as 'happy, full of inspiration, and a little bit messy.'

Entities

Artists

  • Roger Vivier
  • Inès de la Fressange
  • Elizabeth Semmelhack
  • Gherardo Felloni
  • Tina Leung
  • Violetta Komyshan
  • Ronny Kobo
  • Jacquelyn Jablonski
  • Bambi Northwood-Blythe
  • Violette d'Urso
  • Jenné Lombardo
  • Dani Stahl
  • Kate Davidson Hudson
  • Elizabeth Kurpis
  • Kaye Bassey
  • Coco Bassey
  • Zoe Stewart
  • Irina Kro Eicke
  • Natalie Lim Suarez
  • Dylana Lim Suarez
  • Christina Grasso
  • Abi Hoffman
  • Romilly Newman
  • Antonia Dauphin

Institutions

  • Roger Vivier
  • Rizzoli
  • Vogue

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States
  • Madison Avenue

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