The Anthropologie X Clare V Collab Is The Joyful Pick-Me-Up We Need |

published 1 April 2020

Attention all Francophiles! Anthropologie's latest homeware collaboration showcases the vibrant, summery graphics ofL.A.-based handbag and accessories designer Clare Vivier, founder of cult brand Clare V, and the result is pretty magnifique.

The colourful and joyful designs are a nod to Clare Vivier’s summers in Île de Ré, France, as she puts a French spin on everything from scatter cushions and throws to towels and tableware, and offering a touch of the destination’s low-key chic for indoors and out.

The exclusive collaboration consists of 22 styles in her brand’s signature range of bright, bold colours and graphic prints.

Clare Vivier spent a lot of time at the beach during her family holidays to Île de Ré in France, and she used those memories as inspiration for the large, colourful beach towels and pretty beach umbrellas. 'My trips there each summer with my family are a constant source of inspiration, scouring the flea markets, riding my bike along the shore, and stumbling upon old architecture with the turn of every corner,' Vivier said.

'We spend a lot of time at the beach in the summer in Île de Ré, so we included the beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. The dishes are inspired by classic French porcelain with the gold rim, but we added our own cheeky element of the French designs to make them modern and not stuffy,' she added.

The collection was apparently also influenced by the artwork of Pablo Picasso when he lived in Cannes with his wife Jacqueline Roque.

Clare clearly knows her way with chic graphics. Her tableware designs are rendered in a slew of super fun patterns and sunny hues with French-inspired motifs.

There's a nap-inspired blanket with Sieste written across it, and there's a matching Sieste beach umbrella too, crafted from water-resistant wood for outdoor use.

Take your pick of scents with (translated from French): by the sea, in the countryside, or in the woods. The collection also features monogrammed notebooks, travel mugs, and pretty carafes, tumblers and tableware to brighten up your next virtual dinner party.

So, if your travel plans have been grounded to a halt and you were in need of a beachy pick-me-up, this collab is only a step away from sunning on the French Riviera. To La Plage!

The collection is available at anthropologie.comuntil May, 2020.

Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch. She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.

The Anthropologie X Clare V Collab Is The Joyful Pick-Me-Up We Need

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