On the extremely anticipated Clare V. pattern sale final month at Row DTLA, designer Clare Vivier exuded calm as she walked by means of the packed aisles, smiling and providing help whereas a whole bunch of frenzied customers snatched up her discounted purses, colourful equipment and attire. (Shout-out to the stranger who provided me recommendations on find out how to clear my ink-stained Clare V. leather-based pockets from just a few years again!) So after we chatted not too long ago about her very best Sunday in Los Angeles, I couldn’t resist asking Vivier the place she likes to buy when she has a time without work.
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“I like to buy classic items,” Vivier stated. “My go-to classic store is Luxe de Ville in Echo Park on Sundown. And simply two doorways down, there’s one other nice classic retailer, Wilder. In Atwater, there’s the Curatorial Dept. on Glendale Boulevard and the Reward of Garb consignment store in Silver Lake is fantastic — it’s like having your personal personal the Actual Actual, which I like.”
As for her good Sunday, she’ll stick near Glendale, the place she and her household have not too long ago moved. “We’re loving Glendale to this point,” she stated. “It’s enjoyable to maneuver inside your personal metropolis — it’s a change, however not overwhelmingly so, as you’re nonetheless near work and your pals.”
Vivier not too long ago reworked and expanded her flagship Clare V. showroom on Sundown Boulevard in Silver Lake. The sunny showroom now options two spacious rooms stuffed with Vivier’s signature purses and colourful “bits, bobs, straps and fobs,” in response to the shop’s window. Vivier, in a private contact, acknowledged she would possibly cease in on a Sunday, however solely after having fun with just a few of her different favourite areas in L.A.
This interview has been evenly edited and condensed for size and readability.
9 a.m.: Store for classic items at native flea markets
An ideal Sunday normally begins with going to one of many flea markets — both the Pasadena Metropolis Faculty Flea Market or the Rose Bowl Flea Market. Typically, we go to the Lengthy Seaside Vintage Market and the Santa Monica Vintage and Classic Market, however these are actually our go-to favorites. We simply moved to Glendale after 24 years in Echo Park, so once I’m purchasing with my husband, we’re normally searching for house decor gadgets.
If we break up up, I’ll search for classic clothes inspiration for Clare V., together with classic purses and clothes, in addition to the rest. I like classic clothes and accessories, and use them as inspiration for my collections. I get pleasure from promoting my garments and shopping for new ones; I’ve an enormous closet. Typically I promote my gadgets on Clare’s Closet Purge on Instagram. Or I’ll publish about them on my private Instagram then promote my gadgets there, which is de facto enjoyable. I’ll then donate the cash to a worthy group.
11 a.m.: Mild lunch
On the best way house from the market, we might cease for lunch someplace like Little Ripper in Glassell Park. Both we’d get some meals to go or we might eat there. Their open-faced toasts are nice — their John Dory Tuna Toasts are at all times scrumptious.
Midday: Get outdoor
On Sundays, I get pleasure from doing one thing outdoorsy, equivalent to taking part in tennis at Nibley Park or taking a stroll by means of Deukmejian Wilderness Park in Glendale, which is actually lovely. I had by no means heard of it till I moved there. They’ve nice strolling trails, and also you’re welcome to convey your canine for those who’d like.
2 p.m.: Store for groceries at neighborhood markets
Often, we might go searching for meals for dinner as a result of we like to have Sunday dinners at our home and host our prolonged household and mates. We’d in all probability go to Cookbook market in Highland Park — we used to go to the one in Echo Park after we lived within the neighborhood. We’d get some nice cheeses, baguettes, greens and wine. They’ve all of it. On the best way house, we’d cease by Fish King Seafood in Glendale and decide up some nice recent fish, then come house and make dinner. Typically I might cease by considered one of my shops — normally the Silver Lake one, as a result of it’s the closest to the place I reside. I like to drop by and go to, speak to prospects, and see how the shop is wanting, particularly because it’s new.
4 p.m.: Store for houseplants in Highland Park
I like to buy vegetation at Echo Backyard, a family-run nursery on York in Highland Park. I’ve been attempting to nurture my inexperienced thumb so I’ve been shopping for houseplants for our new home there. I prefer to assist small companies. They’ve a pleasant number of houseplants there and have outside vegetation as properly. I haven’t perfected my inexperienced thumb, however I’m engaged on it. I like having the power of vegetation inside my house. I discover it to be calming. They’re like little animals. They get pleasure from being dusted and brought care of. It’s enjoyable.
5 p.m.: Early Sunday dinner
If we’re not internet hosting dinner at our home, I like having an early dinner at a restaurant that’s open from lunch to dinner. I particularly get pleasure from a 4 or 5 o’clock dinner on Sunday, when you may meet a pal and have a glass of rosé and one thing mild to eat. It’s form of my favourite time to be at a restaurant. It feels such as you’re on trip once you’re at a restaurant at the moment of day and there aren’t many individuals there but, and it’s outdoors of your routine.
If I’m going to have an early dinner someplace, considered one of my favorites is L&E Oyster Bar on Silver Lake Boulevard in Silver Lake. I like their oysters, however additionally they have an important burger, pastas and salads. One other considered one of my favourite eating places proper now could be Bar Etoile on Western, however sadly, it’s closed on Sundays.
11 p.m.: Late-night TV viewing
After everybody leaves and we clear up from dinner, we’d in all probability watch a present round 11 or midnight. Sadly, I’m extra of a late-night particular person than I must be. I’m not a actuality TV particular person, so I received’t be watching “Love Island,” however there’s a Danish present that we simply completed known as “The Secrets and techniques We Preserve” on Netflix. I cherished that. I’m wanting ahead to “The Morning Present” coming again. I like Reese, Jen and Mark Duplass; the solid is so good.
