January 15, 2010 | 2:55
pm
Echo Park-based bag maker Clare Vivier was approached by Target to create a clutch in her unique soft fold-over style for its January Red Hot online shop in conjunction with Daily Candy, which sold out in three days. Of course, Vivier, who makes her bags in Burbank from remnant leather, can quickly turn around 100 bags with a few days' notice -- not bad for someone lacking a ginormous overseas manufacturing facility.
For those who missed the first round of the Clarevivier (that's her line's name) $59.99 snake embossed taupe and gray leather clutch with a red tassel, Target again commissioned Vivier to produce another round of bags, now in black and taupe, available online Monday through Jan. 31, that features a “red hot” tassel and great value for something made by hand domestically.
-- Max Padilla
Photo: Red Hot clutch, $59; credit: Clare Vivier
November 17, 2009 | 2:08
pm
Commune, the design firm behind the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs, opens its Community Shop this Saturday (Nov. 21) stocking wares made by American artisans, mostly all handmade. Commune also runs an online Community Shop.
The Community Shop is located inside Commune’s studio on Robertson (next door to the Christian Louboutin boutique).
Some of the goods offered are Clare Vivier’s bags, Free City apparel, L'Oeil du Vert scents, Atwater Pottery and Tanya Aguiniga’s jewelry plus Commune’s own houseware collaborations with Heath Ceramics, sculptor Alma Allen and others.
Community Shop plans to open a store at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs in January.
650 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 855-9080. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday; 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment.
-- Max Padilla
Photos: L'Oeil du Vert Carmot Fragrances; Community Shop logo. Credit: L'Oeil du Vert / Commune
