They just proposed me to do it and I said yes. It took me only two minutes to agree to it. How do you think your design approach has changed since your first collection and now? The first collection was more like a statement, as if there will never be another season. There is so much talk about sustainable fashion these days. What are your thoughts on this sustainable movement flowing into the world of luxury?
I think it is a reality, a necessity we have to face. But we have to face it without hypocrisy. On one hand, leather is more and more difficult to source and produce, but on the other hand, nothing gives more comfort and durability to a pair of shoes. For example, for my own label, we only produce what it is ordered by our clients, and we have no stocks to destroy at the end of the season.
We buy the exact quantity of material the production needs. Nothing more. It can be a whole new dynamic. Modern sensuality, strong femininity, as well as graphic lines. What was the first item you designed for your 20th anniversary capsule collection?
I only re-edit, as they were. These are styles from the last 20 years of collections. I chose the ones I prefer and the ones that are still relevant and desirable for today. One of my favourite pieces is the the first pair of black pumps that I designed called the Blade. It was and still is a milestone for me! And today, they still represent the essence of what I love.
Which type of shoes — sneakers, stilettos, flats etc — is the hardest to design, in your opinion? I must say that designing sneakers has been quite a new challenge. It begun 15 years ago for me, but at that time, it was quite a classic style on classic soles even if it was an exclusive design. It is a whole new game! What are some of your favourite trends in the last 40 years in fashion?
Who or what has been the greatest influence in your life? Studying arts and dance probably influenced me aesthetically, particularly contemporary forms of dance and art.
What has been the biggest highlight in the whole of your career? This may sound weird but the biggest highlight for me is when we open a new store. Heels can be considered as objects in their own. They're an essential part of the creation of the shoe — they determine the arch, the height, the proportion, the balance and the overall silhouette of the model. They are sculpted like miniature statues to be then used as the final moulds.
They find their true meaning when associated with the arch and volume of the final shoe. With all these elements, graphics and volumes, a first prototype is created. Several lines can be changed, the cleavage adjusted, the straps repositioned and the proportions restructured and rebalanced for a perfect fitting. This graphic outline is one of our visual identity key values. The final step is to decide on the choice of materials and colours, which brings the model to life.
The creative form is shaped with the different materials, leathers, solid or playful patterns. By playing around or harmonising the colour schemes and different materials we work to create a stylish and innovative shoe. Home The House. Pierre Hardy is a luxury shoe and fashion accessories brand launched in Paris in Contemporary, creative and eclectic, Pierre Hardy offers a collection of « essentials for a perfect silhouette ».
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