FASHION
An Interview with Clare Vivier of Clare V.
When former journalist Clare Vivier struggled to find a stylish laptop case to take on her travels, she decided to make her own – only to find that she’d hit a gap in the market. In 2008 her eponymous brand Clare V. was launched, with bags and accessories made in LA, but very much inspired by chic Parisian style. Over the years, she’s collaborated with the likes of GOOP, Donald Robertson, Apple and most recently, Mike D. of the Beastie Boys to create original collections that have that minimalist-yet-warm Clare V. style. We spoke to Vivier to find out more about her brand, her transition from journalist to designer and what it is about the French that she finds so inspiring.
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Sarah Atkinson Writer and expert