“You carry a garment, but for a shoe, it’s different: the shoe carries you, and therein lies all of the difficulty.” Robert Clergerie was fond of evoking this principle—which he credited to fellow footwear designer André Perugia—and it remains a touchstone of the French house, now led by creative director Roland Mouret. Among his latest creations is this striking black espadrille. Crafted in Spain, the sleek slide pairs a broad band of supple lambskin with a woven jute sole.