Roger Vivier

It is the flat rectangular metal buckle set across the front of the house's best-known pump, usually in a polished silver or gold tone against satin, patent or suede. The shape is squared at the sides with softened corners, and it is decorative rather than functional, since the shoe does not fasten with it. The same buckle has since been scaled onto flats, slingbacks, mules, loafers and bag clasps.

Virgule is French for comma, and the heel is shaped like one: it leaves the sole, sweeps forward and curves back under the arch instead of dropping straight to the floor. Because the contact point sits closer to the middle of the foot, it looks considerably more precarious than it wears. It is one of several sculpted heel forms the house is known for, alongside the inward-arching Choc.

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Yes. Eligible Roger Vivier pieces can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.