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Article: THE HARDY SHOW; FRENCH DESIGNER PIERRE HARDY OPENS UP ABOUT MAKING WAVES ON THE BALENCIAGA RUNWAY, HIS BURGEONING NAMESAKE COLLECTION AND A NEW INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION WITH GAP.(interview)(Interview)
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- Footwear News
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- October 15, 2007
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Byline: Elisa Anniss
PARIS - Pierre Hardy appears to be unstoppable.
For the past several seasons, the French designer has managed to produce buzz-worthy footwear for Balenciaga, classics for Herms and an expansive collection of attention-getting styles for his eponymous line, now sold in 140 top stores around the world.
And for spring '08, he delivered again - in a big way.
Hardy's intricate gladiator stiletto for Balenciaga all but stole the spotlight on the runway during Paris Fashion Week. The style (accented by stones in the heels) is made from a series of leather chains typically used to make belts rather than boots. The look was ...