SEEN through the lens of audacious femininity and retro-laced elegance, Roger Vivier’s Gherardo Felloni presents the house’s latest installation of the Vivier Express, starring French actress Eva Green who is known for her captivating characterisation in both film and television.
Titled Travelling Icons, Vivier’s whimsical short films honour the Maison’s key designs and staples across a wealth of vibrant yet dusky tones. As a core representation of Felloni’s adventure aboard the Vivier Express, the second part of the film showcases the luxury of a far-fetched era: as a succession of episode I that featured actress Laura Dern, episode II leans on the classic film noir genre, embodying a suave an edge that dwells between a psychological thriller and a comical self-derision.
Eva Green for Vivier Express
“It’s been my absolute pleasure to work with Gherardo Felloni,” notes Green, explaining how “the first time I met him it was a complete ‘coup de foudre’ for the wonderful man and his beautiful shoes! I was delighted to be cast in his film for Roger Vivier and I look forward to sharing it with audiences.”
The protagonist is pictured finding solace in the intimate setting of her private cabin, posing by a window displaying landscapes on the onset of darkness. “Films noir have always fascinated me,” opined Felloni. “It’s a world where shadows speak, and every glance hides a secret: I wanted Eva to be our modern-day femme fatale, because she doesn’t just wear the shoes and accessories; she brings them to life, infusing them with a sense of danger and desire.”
Eva Green for Vivier Express
Italian director Nicolangelo Gelormini, screenwriter Andrea Danese and Studio Paura joined forces once again with Felloni’s creative direction, weaving together elements of design, décor, cinema, and psychological intrigue, thus reaffirming the Maison’s commitment to celebrating fashion as an art through art.
Eva Green for Vivier Express
The selected medium of film captures the essence of Roger Vivier’s elegance and the enduring charm of Eva Green, creating a catchy visual narrative that transcends the quotidian to venture into realms of puzzling dreams and concealed lust.
by Chidozie Obasi