It is thoroughly researched with unique stories from rowing clubs around the world. Jack carlson is an author, archaeologist, and threetime member of the us national rowing team. New rowing blazers company celebrates one of rowing s most stylish traditions. Rowing blazers updated this classic sperry sailing sneaker. Jun 28, 2017 about three years ago, jack carlson and i were sitting at shake shack in harvard square talking about his newly released book, rowing blazers, over french fries and milkshakes.
In conversation with jack carlson of rowing blazers the rake. Joe turned and faced the rear of the boat, slid his seat forward, sank the white blade of his oar into the oilblack water, tensed his muscles, and waited for the command that would propel him forward into the glimmering darkness. May 03, 2019 but now, two years into his businessa prepstreet hybrid clothing line simply called rowing blazers, which he launched after his 2014 coffeetable bookit seems the happygolucky world. Joe turned and faced the rear of the boat, slid his seat forward, sank the white blade of his oar into the oilblack water, tensed his muscles, and waited for the.
Men make style statement with their jackets at henley royal regatta. Rowing blazers is american fashion and lifestyle brand founded by jack carlson, a former member of the united states national rowing team, world championships bronze medalist, and author of the book rowing blazers. Rower jack carlson updates the zany sport blazers the new. By the standards of an apparel brand launched by a guy with a ph. This book, created by champion rower jack carlson, offers an insiders guide to the elaborately striped, piped, trimmed, and badged garments, as well as the stories, elite athletes, historic clubs, and races associated with them.
Famous for its classic blazers, rugby shirts, tees, and accessories for men and women, as well as its irreverent, limitededition capsules and collaborations. Every rowing club has its own set of blazer rituals, myths and traditions. Aug 25, 2017 now, 3 years after releasing his book, carlson has launched his own collection inspired by the sport, fittingly named rowing blazers. He founded rowing blazers in 2017 in a stylish nod to the traditional british sport jacket.
Rowing blazers is a serious book and a thoughtful appreciation of a trade staple. Rowing blazers is american clothing brand founded by jack carlson, a former member of the united states national rowing team and the author of the book rowing blazers. Now he has launched a company that will try to bring the blazer into the mainstream in the united states. The collection is inspired by the traditions, myths, and rituals jack discovered while writing. Kempt jack carlsons monumental book takes readers inside. Rowing blazers is an official partner of 2017 henley royal regatta winners and oxford brookes university boat club. At the new rowing blazers flagship, a champagnefueled house. Field guide of birds of the west indies by james bond, first edition vintage book.
I bought jacks book when it was released a few years ago i was kind of captivated by the photographs of the rowing teams and their brilliant blazers, hall told gear patrol in an email. May 17, 2017 in 2014, champion rower jack carlson gave readers an inside look at british boathouses and the very first blazers that were worn by college rowing clubs. When it was first launched at a ralph lauren store, i posted about the book in 2014. Rowing blazers by jack carlson is a captivating and beautifully illustrated celebration of this eccentric but wonderful tradition. May 16, 2017 tyler winklevoss left, jack carlson, and cameron winklevoss celebrate the 2014 release of the book rowing blazers at a now closed polo ralph lauren store on fifth avenue in new york. Nov 29, 2018 before rowing blazers was a brand, it was rowing blazers. Jack carlson born may 22, 1987 is an american rowing coxswain and author. The rowing blazers popup shop october 12, 2017 with a ph. World medalist rower jack carlson just launched a menswear brand the sportsman, author, and now designer introduces rowing blazers by zachary weiss 080917 8. The latter, an illustrated book about the jackets traditionally worn by rowers on such occasions as henley.
Rowing blazers fashion line jack carlson rowing blazers. Cult clothing brand known for its traditional craftsmanship and sense of fun. From here, carlsons interest grew, leading him on a decade long quest to win the regattaa time during which he also wrote a coffeetable book called rowing blazers, which launched at ralph lauren and introduced carlson to the mens fashion sphere. The rowing blazers interview with jack carlson stockx news.
Rower jack carlson updates the zany sport blazers jack carlson started the clothing line rowing blazers in may. The fullpage portraits are wellcrafted, highlighting the blazer, rower and often times the boathouse or trophy case. Rowing blazers puts a prep in your step fashion mannuscript. After publishing rowing blazers, his book on the history of rowing blazers and clubs in various countries, in 2014, carlson launched his own apparel brand, rowing blazers in 2017. New luxury menswear brand rowing blazers robb report. In conversation with jack carlson of rowing blazers new yorkbased menswear label rowing blazers is subverting notions of the classic garment. Rowing blazer book shows off the legend by anthony dewitt september 19, 2014 it is undeniable that the blazer is an essential part of the modern mans wardrobe. Inspired by his 2014 book of the same title, the collection builds off of the traditions, myths and rituals of the preppy culture that surrounds the sport of rowing.
Rowing blazers book launch party at ralph lauren tatler. Oct 12, 2017 the rowing blazers popup shop october 12, 2017 with a ph. Carlson is the author and illustrator of a humorous guide to heraldry and author of rowing blazers. At the new rowing blazers flagship, a champagnefueled. Carlsons store, unsurprisingly called rowing blazers, is at 161 grand street, at. Jack carlson is a former rowing team captain at georgetown and oxford, and a member of the u. Apr 20, 2018 jack carlson is a former rowing team captain at georgetown and oxford, and a member of the u. Rowing blazers launches hood snapbacks celebrating popular cities. Rowing blazers x lands end small seagoing duffle yellow. From here, carlsons interest grew, leading him on a decade long quest to win the regattaa time during which he also wrote a coffeetable book called rowing blazers, which launched at ralph lauren and. Introducing rowing blazers, a new menswear brand from. Carlsons store, unsurprisingly called rowing blazers, is at 161 grand street, at the corner of centre street in lower manhattan. Launch of jack carlsons rowing blazers book at ralph.
Rowing blazers was established in may 2017, with its headquarters located in the soho neighborhood of new york city. We eventually spoke online and met at my studio in london in 2017. The collection is inspired by the traditions, myths, and rituals jack discovered while writing the. Jack carlsons monumental book takes readers inside this extraordinary world, steeped. Rowing blazers launch party by readyallrow september 30, 2014 so last week, as you saw if you follow me on instagram, i went to new york for the launch of jack carlsons book, rowing.
Rowing blazers is a perfect gift for any rower a musthave so keep it in mind for birthdays and christmases. This was the birth of classic american style and now carlsons launched rowing blazers, a menswear brand that carries the same spirit and passion as the book. He represented the united states at three world championships, and won a bronze medal at the 2015 world rowing championships in aiguebelette, france he is the author of the book rowing blazers and founder of the new york citybased menswear brand of the same name. Before rowing blazers was a brand, it was rowing blazers. Held at the newly inaugurated poloralph lauren flagship store on fifth avenue opening only days earlier the event was a fun, crowded, and sartorial cacophony of colors and patterns. For the blazer, that staple of 21st century menswear, has its origins in the rowing kit of the great british schools and universities, where the very first blazers were. World medalist rower jack carlson just launched a menswear.
Rowing blazers is a beautiful book that any rower, photographer or fashion enthusiast is bound to enjoy. Tyler winklevoss left, jack carlson, and cameron winklevoss celebrate the 2014 release of the book rowing blazers at a now closed polo ralph lauren store on fifth avenue in new york. Aug 15, 2019 the rowing blazers interview with jack carlson by kevin kosanovich, august 15, 2019 rowing blazers origin is the stuff of entrepreneurial fantasy. The brands product line includes blazers, ties, and shirts overview. Each fall i have the opportunity to take an early look at new coffee table books released by vendome press. In 2014, champion rower jack carlson gave readers an inside look at british boathouses and the very first blazers that were worn by college rowing clubs. Rowing blazers looks at the authentic striped, piped, trimmed and badged blazers that are still worn by oarsmen and women around the world today, and at the elaborate rituals, elite athletes, prestigious clubs and legendary races associated with them. Classic american style was born in british boathouses, where the very first blazers were fashioned for college rowing clubs. Now he has launched a company that will try to bring the blazer into. The rowing blazers interview with jack carlson by kevin kosanovich, august 15, 2019 rowing blazers origin is the stuff of entrepreneurial fantasy. Now, 3 years after releasing his book, carlson has launched his own collection inspired by the sport, fittingly named rowing blazers. Rowing blazers is proving that the prep revival is just.
He founded rowing blazers in 2017 in a stylish nod to the traditional british. Carlson spoke with rowers from all over the world about the traditions behind their blazers. Famous for its classic blazers, rugby shirts, tees, and accessories for men and women, as well as its irreverent, limitededition. May 17, 2018 founded in 2017, rowing blazers is the creation of archaeologist, rower, and author jack carlson. Sep 12, 2017 rower jack carlson updates the zany sport blazers jack carlson started the clothing line rowing blazers in may. Sep 29, 2014 last week, we traveled up to new york city for the invitationonly party to celebrate the u. So far, the brand has made blazers for prestigious rowing clubs, including over 200yearold legendary leander club in england, along with some rugby clubs and the u. For the collaboration, which rowing blazers is calling the sperry cloud cup, much of the original design remains the same, like the perforated uppers and padded tongue and collar, technical. The book came out in 2014, and the company making blazers by hand, and incorporating a lot of details, traditions and construction techniques i came across while creating the book launched this year. A number of the guests on thursday flicked through the books pages to find their own. Rowing blazers is proving that the prep revival is.
See more ideas about rowing blazers, rowing and ivy style. Five time olympic gold medalist sir steve redgrave rowing blazers is a. With the deep knowledge hed cultivated from research with his book and its subsequent. For anyone who has raced the rivers or lined the banks, this handsome ode to the eyecatching, evocative rowing blazer is a must. Sep 30, 2014 rowing blazers launch party by readyallrow september 30, 2014 so last week, as you saw if you follow me on instagram, i went to new york for the launch of jack carlsons book, rowing blazers. The line synthesizes the many quirks and flourishes carlson. A number of the guests on thursday flicked through the books pages to find their own clubs, rival clubs, friends photographed, and a fair amount of gossip was shared as well. Ralph laurens party to celebrate the launch of jack carlsons book, rowing blazers, felt a lot like being at a regatta. Watch spotting at the new york launch of the book rowing blazers. Otc at the new york launch party for the book rowing blazers.
While the original inspiration was rowing, the brand also incorporates preppie influences along with some of mr. We spoke with its founder jack carlson about his motivation for creating the brand and the sartorial significance of the rowing blazer. When jack launched rowing blazers as a brand, i became a real fan. Rowing blazers launches new line of rugby shirts robb report. Rowing blazers looks at the authentic striped, piped, trimmed and badged blazers that are still worn by oarsmen and women around the world today, and at the elaborate rituals, elite athletes, prestigious. Aside from its clubhouse flagship in soho, rowing blazers has launched pop up shops in. But now, two years into his businessa prepstreet hybrid clothing line simply called rowing blazers, which he launched after his 2014 coffeetable bookit seems the happygolucky. Bury me with the lo on never unwrapped wrapped book. They can be youthful, accessible, fun, cool and still be authentic and timeless.
Founded in 2017, rowing blazers is the creation of archaeologist, rower, and author jack carlson. May 17, 2017 archaeologist, rower, and author jack carlson has launched his new menswear collection, called rowing blazers. The latter, an illustrated book about the jackets traditionally worn by rowers on such occasions as henley royal regatta and their history and traditions, 7 launched with events at the ralph lauren flagships in new york and london. See more ideas about rowing, rowing blazers and henley royal regatta.
Rowing blazers publisher of art and illustrated books. This book, created by champion rower jack carlson, offers an insiders guide to. Rowing blazers is a youthful, irreverent menswear label dedicated to the idea that the classics can be cool. Jan 5, 2015 launch of jack carlsons rowing blazers book at ralph lauren, london. But now, two years into his businessa prepstreet hybrid clothing line simply called rowing blazers, which he launched after his 2014 coffeetable book it seems the happygolucky world. Jul 07, 2018 rowing blazers is a beautiful book that any rower, photographer or fashion enthusiast is bound to enjoy. About three years ago, jack carlson and i were sitting at shake shack in harvard square talking about his newly released book, rowing blazers, over french fries and milkshakes. In october 2017, the company launched collaborations with merz b. Rowing blazers is reinventing the preppy sport coat bloomberg. On tuesday night, the new polo ralph lauren store at 711 5th avenue hosted a launch event for the new book rowing blazers by jack. Held at the newly inaugurated poloralph lauren flagship. Mostly because everyone tottered into the brands new bond street store. Archaeologist, rower, and author jack carlson has launched his new menswear collection, called rowing blazers.
Castleberry, rowing blazers is a definitive visual feast, transporting readers to the highly atmospheric boathouses, campuses, and team rooms of clubs around the world. Kempt jack carlsons monumental book takes readers inside this extraordinary world, steeped in history and heritage. The company is also official partner of the harriman cup, the annual yalevirginia polo match. Inspired by his 2014 book of the same title, the collection builds off of the.