Carin Wester
Carin Wester is a Swedish fashion label founded in 2004 by designer Carin Wester in Stockholm. It designs contemporary clothing and in 2022 was relaunched as two lines, Carin Wester and C.W by Carin Wester.
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Carin Wester |
| Country | Sweden |
| Lines | Carin Wester, C.W by Carin Wester |
| Website | carinwester.com |
What is Carin Wester?
Carin Wester is the eponymous label of Swedish designer Carin Wester, who has been an integral part of the Swedish fashion scene for decades. The brand is associated with Stockholm, where it ran a store on Rörstrandsgatan.
History
The label launched independently in 2004. In 2016 the Swedish department store Åhléns took over the brand, and the designer stepped back into a more overarching role. After the pandemic she returned to designing, and in 2022 she announced a reinvigoration of the brand by splitting it into two lines:
- Carin Wester, revisiting the silhouettes she worked with at the start
- C.W by Carin Wester, refining the brand's heritage for a younger audience
Products and positioning
The label designs contemporary clothing rooted in Scandinavian style, with the relaunch drawing deliberately on the shapes that defined its early collections.
Why it matters
Carin Wester's journey from independent label to department store brand and back to designer led lines reflects the shifting models for mid sized Scandinavian designer brands.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Carin Wester?
Carin Wester is a Swedish fashion designer who launched her eponymous label in 2004.
Who owns Carin Wester?
The Swedish department store Åhléns took over the label in 2016, after which the designer took a more overarching role before returning to design.