L.A.-based designer Clare Vivier has become the go-to girl for simple, well-crafted leather goods.L.A.-based designer Clare Vivier has become the go-to girl for simple, well-crafted leather goods. You can't walk five blocks in New York City without spotting one of her signature foldover clutches. So it makes sense that, after years of selling her accessories in specialty NYC boutiques like Otte, Aritzia, and Steven Alan, Vivier (who is currently rebranding her line as Clare V.) is bowing her first Manhattan outpost. Ahead of tomorrow's unveiling, Vivier gave Cbamd.com an exclusive first look at the store, which, set on Elizabeth Street in Nolita, opens to the public on Friday.

Vivier, who also opened an L.A. flagship this summer, described the new store as "inspired by French apothecary architecture mixed with an L.A. vibe." Shadow boxes line the walls, and lighting designer Gabriel Abraham built a custom centerpiece fixture to illuminate the space. "We're also doing a nine-foot collage mural by New York-based artist Simone Shubuck," Vivier said. "Simone is an old friend of mine, and the art will be a mixture of personal pieces from my life and the brand, some original pieces from Simone, vintage photography that fits our aesthetic, and artwork from my son."

In addition to the full range of Vivier's staples (foldover clutches, soft leather duffels, roomy travel bags, candy-colored wallets, etc.), the boutique will stock a selection of third-party brands, like Maya Brenner jewelry, Reinhard Plank hats, and Nasomatto fragrances.
POST: 2024-11-24