Pierre Hardy is a French brand of footwear and accessories founded by designer Pierre Hardy in 1999. Before establishing his own fashion house, Hardy had already built a distinguished career designing shoes for iconic French fashion houses such as Dior, Balenciaga, and Hermès—the latter of which he continues to collaborate with to this day.

Hardy's brilliant career is further enriched by his academic background in visual arts and set design, as well as his early work as an illustrator for Vogue and Vanity Fair. These experiences deeply influenced his unique design style, which blends his passion for art and dance. Hardy views footwear as transformative accessories that "restrict and transform the human body," and his designs often resemble miniature architectural masterpieces, notable for their artistic lines and structural precision.

Pierre Hardy’s design philosophy embraces minimalism and simplicity, with a focus on sculptural forms and bold use of color. The brand is also known for its successful collaborations with Shinsuke Kawahara, Frédéric Malle, Peugeot, Gap, Victor Cruz, Kitsuné, and others.