When it comes to your throw-and-go totes, you want them conceived by someone exactly like Clare Vivier. This local LA designer has a low-key attitude with a strong sense of conscience (she’s all about a low carbon footprint) and her affordable bags boast clean, carefree designs.
I mainly see this rectangular tote (it measures 12” by 15” with 6” of depth) as a work bag thanks to the pert, little top-handle and shape. It’s great for carting documents and stowing a laptop, but it could also be useful as a weekender. Think road trips when you’re heavy on books, magazines, and snacks.
Yes, pack it full! Suede has no shape and little structure on its own. If it’s semi-empty, it just flops. But Clare has given us a great option for the discreet snob who cares about the environment – everything she makes is locally manufactured with minimal production fuss. On ShopBop for $302.
Pair with: Go incognito, whether you’re cruising in a convertible or navigating the streets, in a cool rabbit-hair fedora. Helen Kaminski’s hat has a wide brim and a subtle touch of metallic at the trim. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $275.
Always have to give props to a designer who is eco-friendly! And when they combine that with versatility and style, it’s a match made in heaven!