Why Colored Denim Belongs at the Party
Jennifer Hinton
I love a party outfit. I do not love feeling like an ornament. Every holiday season, the same things come marching back into our closets while sugar plum fairies dance...
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Maggie Roes: Wear All of You
Jennifer Hinton
When I met Maggie Rose, one of the first things I noticed was she has that thing you can’t really manufacture: she knows exactly who she is. You can see...
As seen in...
Thayer Sylvester
Carve Designs Swim: Designed With Purpose, Made to Move At Carve Designs, we believe swimwear should work with a woman’s body and lifestyle—not the other way around. That belief shapes...
You Probably Don’t Need a New Wardrobe
Jennifer Hinton
I was shopping recently and found a bomber jacket I loved. Super cool. Vintage vibes. I had already mentally styled it with half my closet before I looked at the...
I Have a Gift For That
Jennifer Hinton
I shop for people all year. Mostly in my head, occasionally at 1am. A friend mentions a trip in March and I’ve already packed her bag. Someone walks in wearing...
Use the PTO
Jennifer Hinton
In Case You Were Waiting for PermissionUse the PTO. Your inbox will survive. Promise. I have hella vacation days banked. I’m not proud of it, but I’m a little proud...
Why It Fits
Jennifer Hinton
When you're paddling into a wave, popping up on your board, swimming hard, or moving through rough water, your swimsuit should move with you. That’s why we carefully engineer our...
Your Closet Needs More Chemistry: The Beauty of...
Jennifer Hinton
The looks that tickle my brain usually have some kind of friction to them. Something that makes you look once, then look again. The Solana Kindsilk dress under the Maverick Bomber. Feminine energy...
Tricot vs. Compression: Behind the Seams
Jennifer Hinton
Tricot vs. Compression: Behind the Seams When you’re shopping for swimwear, you probably think about fit, coverage, color, and style first. But there’s another detail worth considering: what your swimsuit is made of. At Carve Designs, we use different...
Best Long Torso Swimsuits for Women: How to Fin...
Jennifer Hinton
If you've ever put on a one-piece swimsuit only to have it pull at the shoulders, ride up through the hips, or feel too short, you're not alone. It's one...
The Smarter Side of Silk
Jennifer Hinton
Silk comes with a reputation. Soft. Fluid. Elegant. A little dramatic in a very Carolyn Bessette way. You put it on and suddenly your errands feel more romantic. You consider...
Behind the Design: Making a Maverick
Jennifer Hinton
I have wanted to make this jacket for a while. Like… a while. Bombers were everywhere, which usually makes me want to run in the opposite direction, but I kept coming...
Behind the Design: The Mesa Wrap
Jennifer Hinton
Behind the Design: The Mesa Wrap I saw the sweater in a shop window in Nazaré, Portugal a couple summers ago. The shop was closed. Just me on the sidewalk,...
The Second Life of Fabric
Jennifer Hinton
Fifty-two recycled plastic bottles should not feel this good. Technically, 52.5 per fleece. Our mill confirmed it: one yard of our recycled fleece contains about 30 recycled 500ml plastic bottles....
LET’S TALK DENIM!
Jennifer Hinton
LET’S TALK DENIM! I LOVE DENIM. Ever since I discovered it…Jordache Jeans circa 1980… And since then, it’s been a ride. Low-rise trauma (whale tale). Jeggings (woof). Mysterious rhinestone back...
Behind the Design: What It Takes to Design Swim...
Jennifer Hinton
Regular swimwear has historically had one job: look cute near water and hopefully stay put in it. Ask it to handle surfing, sweating, stretching, hiking, and lunch after, and most...
Behind the Design: Why Details Matter
Jennifer Hinton
Designing something that feels effortless and beautiful is strangely complicated but also fun. The truth: the pieces that look the easiest are usually the most thought-through. Tiny decisions stack up....
Where We Wandered: Kauai
Jennifer Hinton
Kaua’i has a way of gently deleting whatever schedule you thought you had. You arrive with a plan. The island looks at the plan. Then the island laughs quietly and...
Sun Protection
Jennifer Hinton
SUN PROTECTION There was a time whe n “sun protection” meant one thing:A rash guard so you didn’t sandpaper your stomach off on a waxed surfboard. That was the entire...
Spring's MVP: The Freya Pant
Anna Farrey
How did the Freya come about….. I just wanted a cool pant on vacation that could take me from morning to night in a relevant, easy yet cool vibe. I’m...
Design Diaries: The Jordy Dress
Anna Farrey
Design Diaries: The Jordy DressThere are pieces you buy because they’re pretty.And then there are pieces you buy because they quietly solve your life.The Jordy dress is the second one.If...
Design Diaries: The Summer of Wonder Capsule
Anna Farrey
Design Diaries: The Summer of Wonder CapsuleWhen I’m building a capsule, I don’t start with trends.I start with a suitcase.Specifically: a carry-on. One week. Somewhere warm. And the very real...
Make Your Swim Last - 5 Easy Tips
Anna Farrey
Your swim goes everywhere with you—into saltwater mornings, sun-drenched afternoons, and those last golden dips before dinner. It stretches, supports, and shows up for every cannonball and coastal walk. So...
How to Pack Less and Wear More
Anna Farrey
I’ve been packing intentionally for decades.Not perfectly. Intentionally.After enough surf trips, photoshoots, work trips, family vacations, and weekends that stretch longer than planned, you learn what gets worn—and what doesn’t. ...
4 Ways to Style Our Sarong
Anna Farrey
Wrap, tie, go. A sarong is the ultimate suitcase MVP — effortless, adaptable, and always ready for wherever the day leads. Worn as a skirt for beach strolls oe a...
Celebrating The Women Who Inspire Us
Anna Farrey
We’re celebrating women who inspire us — founders, makers, and creatives building businesses while embracing the full, often messy, balance of life and creativity. Their stories are reminders that following...
Prep is officially having a glow-up in 2026
Anna Farrey
Prep is officially having a glow-up in 2026 — and it’s way less country club, way more cool-girl-with-a-life. Think classic foundations + relaxed styling + a little edge.1. Prep, But Loosened UpThe biggest...
Why We Love The Fox Sweater
Anna Farrey
The Fox Sweater is one of those rare pieces that works just as well in the daylight as it does after dark. Easy enough for morning coffee, polished enough for...
Why Getting Dressed Can Affect Your Mood
Jennifer Hinton
Some mornings, I know how the day’s going to feel before it starts.Not because of what I have planned.Because of what I put on. Clothes set a tone. Not in...
Wanderings: The Connecticut We Didn’t See Coming
Anna Farrey
Connecticut wasn’t what we expected — and that’s exactly the magic. The lighthouses were iconic, sure, but their quiet strength and weathered detail pulled us into something deeper. A slower...
Why Lightweight Denim Is Everywhere
Jennifer Hinton
You know when something just feels right the second you put it on? It fits. It moves. You don’t think about it again.That’s lightweight denim.It has the look of classic...
Wanderings: Island Days in the Philippines
Anna Farrey
The journey started in search of sunshine, but what we found was color, craft, and rhythm.Red native blooms, like wild orchids and bold Malabulak blossoms, lit up the landscape and...
Design Diaries: The Presley Bomber
Jennifer Hinton
This is my favorite sweater-jacket. Full stop.The Presley Bomber was one of those pieces that felt right the second I put it on. Not “this is cute.” More like: oh—this...
How To Style A Statement Jacket
Jennifer Hinton
Look—we’ve all been there. You drop serious money on that jacket. The one that practically calls your name from the rack, makes your pulse quicken, makes you feel something real....
Meet the Main-Character Jacket: The Marais
Anna Farrey
Meet the Main-Character Jacket: A Parisian Story in Reversible FormBorn from legendary 1982 Parisian textile genius and actual Marais wanderings, this reversible statement piece featuring Bianchini-Ferrier’s iconic pattern is more...
Chasing Sunshine: How Goldfish Kiss Keeps Summe...
Anna Farrey
As the days get shorter and layers pile on, artist and writer Rebekah Steen — known to her sun-soaked followers as Goldfish Kiss — keeps the warmth alive through her watercolor worlds...
Color Outside the Lines: How to Go Bright This ...
Anna Farrey
Bright Colors in Fall: How to Dress Boldly This SeasonWhen the leaves start to change, most of us instinctively reach for earthy tones—warm browns, cozy camels, and deep neutrals. But...
Why Leopard Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your C...
Anna Farrey
Forget what you thought about leopard being “loud.” In 2025, leopard print is the new neutral—a timeless pattern that works with just about everything in your closet. From casual daytime...
Living Brightly with Anna Gudauskas
Anna Farrey
Surfer, explorer, and environmental advocate Anna Gudauskas is drawn to the raw beauty of cold-water surf, pursuing waves in remote, frigid destinations that lie well beyond the usual tropical lineup....
2025 Gift Guide
Anna Farrey
Introducing Carve Gift Guide! Consciously curated collections that take the guess work out of gifting.Sporty, chic, bold or bright - we’ve got every style covered. From swim to spa or...
Living Brightly with Rebecca Taylor
Anna Farrey
Here’s a secret: summer isn’t just a season—it’s an energy. By choosing sunny stories and making them the center of your book club, you’re intentionally sprinkling a little brightness into...
Living Brightly with Cameron Barnum
Anna Farrey
“To me living brightly is to live simply. Over the years I’ve refined my connections, slowed down with my kids and just really romanticized the day to day. We’ve chosen...
Live Brightly Recipes
Anna Farrey
Living brightly in winter means carrying the spirit of summer into the colder months—little sparks of sunshine when you need them most. One fun way to do that is through...
Carve Designs x Danica Taylor
Anna Farrey
Danica Taylor began working with the Carve crew six years ago “I was working on a job in Santa Cruz and the Makeup artist Nikol, thought we'd be a great...
Carve Designs x Lisa Moir
Annabelle Gmyrek
The winter invites us to slow down, rest, and quiet our minds. That is the inspiration behind our Zen Luxe Collection, created with the intentional stylist and artist Lisa Moir.
The Happy Place Project
Annabelle Gmyrek
Limited Edition Artist Series Collection
Honoring the Sea that Sustains Us
Annabelle Gmyrek
The ocean is more than our inspiration — she’s our origin and responsibility. Covering more than 70% of our planet, she regulates the climate, produces over half of the world’s...
Celebrating Mother's Day With Kimzie Luong
Anna Farrey
At Carve, we believe in celebrating every version of motherhood — messy, magical, and everything in between. As mothers ourselves, we know balance isn’t a destination — it’s a daily...
Surf, Sand and Stewardship. Raising an Ocean Gu...
Anna Farrey
Meet Kat, Cali native and Carve mom who believes that reconnecting with nature isn't just a personal practice—it's a legacy worth passing down. For Kat, sustainability isn't just an Earth...
Ashley Lloyd, Surfer & Sustainable Surfboard Sh...
Anna Farrey
At Carve, a company founded and led by women, we celebrate the fierce feminine spirit like every day is International Women's Day. Women worldwide ignite our creativity and drive us...