Clare V and The Art of Intentional Growth: Part 2 | Emily Blumenthal & Clare Vivier

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Ever wonder what it takes to turn a small retail dream into a lasting fashion empire? Clare V, founder of her namesake brand, proves that steady growth, not viral fame, builds a real legacy. Starting with a 500-square-foot shop in Silver Lake, Clare turned local roots into a thriving retail network by prioritizing people over transactions. From matching a friend’s salary to open her first boutique to hosting in-store events and community-driven experiences, she redefined what modern brick-and-mortar can be—authentic, intentional, and profitable.Her strategic discipline is what sets her apart. Clare walks us through how she uses e-commerce heat maps to pick new locations, tests markets through pop-ups before signing leases, and balances wholesale for both cash flow and discovery. She shares how retail exclusives protect brand integrity, how data informs design and merchandising, and why the shift from “Clare Vivier” to “Clare V” became a masterclass in rebranding with grace.💡 Key Takeaways:Growth works best when it’s deliberate, data-driven, and community-minded.Protecting your name and pricing builds long-term trust.Wholesale and retail can thrive together when strategy leads the way.🎧 Listen now for a founder’s blueprint on sustainable success, creative resilience, and building a fashion brand that lasts.Our Guest:Clare V is the founder and designer behind Clare V, a California-based lifestyle brand known for its effortless French-meets-LA aesthetic, community-driven retail, and commitment to thoughtful growth.Host Emily Blumenthal is a handbag industry expert, author of Handbag Designer 101, and founder of The Handbag Awards. Known as the “Handbag Fairy Godmother,” Emily also teaches entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is dedicated to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of building iconic handbag brands.Find Handbag Designer 101 Merch, HBD101 Masterclass, one-on-one sessions, and opportunities to book Emily Blumenthal as a speaker at emilyblumenthal.com. #ClareV #HandbagDesigner101 #SustainableGrowth #FemaleFounders #RetailStrategy #ModernLuxury #IntentionalDesignYoutube: / Handbagdesigner101-ihda | Instagram:/ Handbagdesigner TikTok: / Handbagdesigner | Twitter: / Handbagdesigner

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