The house of Jourdan has continued to the present, being led in its designs by such noted names as Andre Perugia, Roger Vivier, and Patrick Cox, and presently has Josephus Thimister as its head designer.Charles Jourdan was a favorite designer of fashion icons such as Brigitte Bardot and Princess Diana.Jourdan shoes are known for their fine craftsmanship and fit, but have an avant-garde image, in large part due to their advertising. During the 1970s, their ads, shot by noted surrealist photographer Guy Bourdin, became famous.Jourdan's shoe collections have focused on presenting a few classic styles in a wide variety of colors, so as to accessorize with any outfit.