Geren Ford Lifetime Angeleno Geren Lockhart began her label in 2002 with one hotly coveted pair of pants. Lockhart’s brand has since expanded to a full contemporary women’s line, including an accessories line launched this spring with jewelry, belts and footwear. Clothing shops all over L.A., like Feature Boutique in Brentwood, snap up these casually chic pieces. Feature Boutique, 11958 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.826.6600
Clarevivier Clare Vivier, who lives in Echo Park and produces her CLAREVIVIER handmade leather bags in Burbank, enchants fashionistas on independent and mass-market scales. Her sleek leather totes and drawstring iPhone pouches are sold at cool local boutiques like Mohawk General Store, while Target commissioned a budget version of her coveted foldover clutch to sell from its online Red Hot Shop. Mohawk General Store, 1102 Mowhawk St., Echo Park, 213.484.8162