Clare V and Mother Denim recently joined forces to launch an exciting new collaborative collection that exudes a distinct indie spirit. This partnership masterfully blends the timeless aesthetic of Clare V’s handcrafted leather goods with Mother Denim’s renowned denim expertise, resulting in a line of quintessentially LA-made pieces.
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The 10-piece range, available Thursday, was designed by Clare Vivier and Mother’s Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding. It nods to their hometown with T-shirts, ’70s inspired trouser jeans, a denim vest patterned after a men’s suiting version from Vivier’s personal vintage collection, a belt, tote and a fanny pack, priced between $59 to $345.
“The whole idea behind the collab was the Parisian comes to L.A.,” Kaeding said of Vivier, whose brand has a Cal French aesthetic, and often uses French phrases as decorative elements. “She’s more French leaning, and we’re fun and quirky…We both drew off each other’s strengths. We made something a little more Parisian and serious, trousers, a vest and long shirt, then we put our prints and wacky artwork on her stuff.” Vivier said to WWD.
“I have not done denim apparel, which is very intimidating to me; it’s something you have to do really well, so I’m happy our first time going into it is with such an experienced brand,” added Vivier, who has so far been growing her brand’s apparel category with shirting, dresses, skirts and knits.