Los Angeles influences fashion trends around the world, but to really get L.A. style, you have to start at the source. We asked four locally based, internationally renowned style-setters to turn their favorite neighborhoods inside out and share not only where they shop, but also how they chill after a good dose of retail therapy. Here’s what they said. By MAri nA CH etn er

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L-R: Designer Clare Vivier; Clare V. Simple Tote in camel suede and leopard-print Foldover Clutch; Bar Bandini in Echo Park. Below: Stark Waxing Studio

wHile working as a journalist for french television, clare vivier couldn’t find a func-tional yet stylish laptop case. so she created her own line, of course. made in l.a. since 2008, clare v. handbags and accessories can be purchased all over the world (including clare v. shops in santa monica and west Hollywood), but you’ll find the complete range at the flagship in hip silver lake, where vivier lives.

On her LOcaL FavOritesi love locally owned boutiques in the area, like Mohawk General

Store and Lake Boutique. they carry some of my favorite cloth-ing and shoe designers and have everything from acne to isabel

CLARE VIVIER S ILVER LAKE

marant, black crane, dries [van noten] and robert clergerie. i do all my accessory shopping at our Clare V. flagship in silver lake. it’s on sunset boulevard, and the surrounding area is great for strolling and popping in to different shops. all of our handbags are made in l.a., and we also have cute tees, sandals, sunglasses and jewelry. it’s a one-stop shop.

On traveL PrePbefore a trip, i always schedule an appointment at Stark Waxing Studio and make sure to get a class in with alexis at Natural Pilates. Collection has a great

assortment of vintage dresses, and i stop by to get something special to wear while i’m gone.

for luggage, i use an Away or Rimowa [rolling bag]. my carry-on clare v. weekender is filled with our flat and wallet clutches for easy organization.

On veggies and vinOafter a morning of shopping in silver lake, i love to stop by Forage and pick up the kale sal-ad, a yummy seasonal vegetable side and the roasted chicken. a perfect way to end the day is at Bandini, a cute wine bar that just opened near my house.

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