Vivre was created to connect the world's best brands directly with affluent shoppers. Since our earliest ventures with several renowned European names, our collection has expanded to all points of the globe. It includes more than 150 of the world's most well-loved brands, many of which create exclusive offerings sold only through Vivre.

Vivre presents, off- and online, an eclectic mix of both top international designers and little-known niche brands. Our worldwide network of merchants and product developers live for the days when they discover a new designer or a breathtaking treasure - whether it's a designer hand-stitching devastatingly gorgeous shoes from exotic skins on her houseboat in the Seine River or a group of artisans preserving centuries-old skills with the creation of one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories.

We delight in introducing these finds to our customers, and strive to share that joy of discovery in our catalogs and on our website. In cases where we feel that we alone can produce the "perfect" piece that will complete a story or offer a more well-rounded collection, we create the product ourselves under the auspices of our increasingly popular Vivre label. Our customers have come to rely upon Vivre to present an edited collection of the very best that each season has to offer - a time-saving benefit that is reflected in astronomical average order sizes both by direct mail and online.

"Yes, you'll find top designer names such as Edmundo Castillo and Christian Louboutin. But the glossy pages are also packed with unusual belts, clutches, slippers, scarves and other out-of-this-world accessories, which all have the vivre style at down-to-earth prices."

"Vivre is Barneys New York, the finest specialty boutiques and Neiman Marcus rolled into one sleek package, accessed via the web or by 800number. From Burberry coats and Smythson leather journals to lacquered boxes and Loro Piana cashmere, Vivre is one-stop shopping"