Paris Fashion Week: Roland Mouret to unveil signature shoes

Roland Mouret is the latest designer to announce a signature footwear line, with the collection to be unveiled at Paris Fashion Week March 2.

While the French creator may be best known for iconic pieces such as the Galaxy dress, he has always had a passion for footwear and just last year was named creative director of designer shoe and handbag label Robert Clergerie.

Initially a signature collection had been planned as part of that collaboration, but it has now been announced that Mouret's new footwear line will be separate. WWD reports February 20 that the creator will continue as Clergerie creative director, but the two collections are “different in style.”

    Fashionistas will be able to see Mouret's signature line, comprising six types, at his catwalk presentation during Paris Fashion Week March 2. There are court shoes, T-straps, and boots, with all featuring an “R” shape from the side formed by the heel and the platform sole's curve.

    While prices have not yet been finalized, the collection is expected to sell at Mouret's flagship store in London's Mayfair.
The creator was keen to emphasize the collection's practical element.
"These are shoes that women can wear day-in and day-out,” he explained.
"They have a masculine feel, a daytime attitude, and they are not too precious. And, although they have a high heel, they are really comfortable. My challenge was to balance sexiness with comfort.”
The ongoing Fashion Week season has seen a number of designers venturing into the field of footwear. Sibling duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte revealed their first mono-branded shoe line during the recent New York Fashion Week, while Narciso Rodriguez showed an accessories collection comprising seven shoe styles and eight handbags in the Big Apple.