NEWS

Handbag Designer Clare Vivier Shares Her Expert Advice on Packing

By A Mystery Man Writer

Handbag designer Clare Vivier had lots to celebrate last night: lovely fall weather, the rebranding of her company to the breezily shortened "Clare V," and the opening of her East Coast boutique in stylish Nolita. Clare's designs have always been a fashion girl's favorite—you know that zippered clutch you've spotted the editors carrying around town? Most likely it's Clare's classic flat clutch. Friend and actress Mamie Gummer with Clare Vivier, carrying her Gosee clutch The adorably cozy new Clare V. boutique offers abundance of plush handbag styles and roomy sizes in addition to the signature clutches, plus a handpicked selection of jewelry, hats, and books. Bonus: in-store monogramming for your leather goods purchase. It's like a cozy, handbag utopia in there. And I, for one, have been eyeing her plush leather duffel for ages, but could never decide between the grand or the petit (and don't get me started on what color combination), so last night's visit to the store opening was a timely one. I got to see the goods up close and in person (navy pony hair petit, I'm coming for you ), plus chat with the designer about fall handbag trends and learn the expertly chic way
Handbag designer Clare Vivier had lots to celebrate last night: lovely fall weather, the rebranding of her company to the breezily shortened Clare V, and the opening of her East Coast boutique in stylish Nolita. Clare's designs have always been a fashion girl's favorite—you know that zippered clutch you've spotted the editors carrying around town? Most likely it's Clare's classic flat clutch. Friend and actress Mamie Gummer with Clare Vivier, carrying her Gosee clutch The adorably cozy new Clare V. boutique offers abundance of plush handbag styles and roomy sizes in addition to the signature clutches, plus a handpicked selection of jewelry, hats, and books. Bonus: in-store monogramming for your leather goods purchase. It's like a cozy, handbag utopia in there. And I, for one, have been eyeing her plush leather duffel for ages, but could never decide between the grand or the petit (and don't get me started on what color combination), so last night's visit to the store opening was a timely one. I got to see the goods up close and in person (navy pony hair petit, I'm coming for you ), plus chat with the designer about fall handbag trends and learn the expertly chic way