International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. Today, we’re celebrating the women who are a part of the Dempsey & Carroll family with a look back at the collaborations we’ve done with some extraordinary women. They make the world a more …
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Spotlight On Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne
Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne started Warm & Wonderful in 1979, selling knitted jumpers from a market stall in Covent Garden, London. The pattern – rows of white sheep and one proverbial “black sheep” was a major hit and seemed to resonate with some more well-known black sheep of the time: David Bowie, Andy Warhol, …
Warm & Wonderful x Dempsey & Carroll
Warm & Wonderful was founded by friends Joanna Osborne and Sally Muir, who began selling their knitted jumpers out of a market stall in West London’s Covent Garden in 1979. Their first design – one black sheep amongst a flock of white ones – instantly became a global phenomenon when a young Lady Diana Spencer was …
4th of July Weekend Wish List
The 4th of July is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than gathering with your friends and family? Whether you are attending a backyard barbecue or hosting a garden picnic this weekend, let our summer wish list inspire you! 1. KULE’s Shirt Dress is an absolute favorite! Made of 100% cotton, this …
Notes from Our Friends: J.McLaughlin
Right now, as we all spend more time at home than ever, it seems the sentiment of a handwritten note seems more relevant than ever. But elegant stationery is nothing new, especially to the team here at Dempsey & Carroll. After all, we have been in business since 1878. CEO Lauren Marrus recently sat down …
Spotlight on: Christos Dovas
Celebrated designer Christos Dovas is your first stop for a celebration in unforgettable style. Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with him to discuss how Greek origins formed a great New York talent. QUESTION: You’ve been involved in garment design and construction since an early age. Can you tell us about those beginnings? CHRISTOS …
The U.S Postal Service honors Oscar de la Renta
Fashion meets mail with the beautiful new stamps honoring fashion icon Oscar de la Renta. The official Dedication Ceremony on February 16th, 2017 was a momentous occasion that brought together people from all different industries in honoring the late designer. We were thrilled to attend the event, which featured remarks by Oscar de La Renta …
What Are They Packing?
July 4th Weekend is a wonderful time to take a long weekend to travel, whether it involves hiking in Aspen or relaxing on the beach. Sometimes the most difficult part of traveling is the packing, so our Creative Director, Leo Mascotte, and CEO, Lauren Marrus, have graciously shared their essentials for their summer destinations. Leo’s …
A Spotlight on Isaac Mizrahi
Dempsey & Carroll curator, Madeleine Garone, chatted with Isaac Mizrahi to hear about his inspiration and favorite things. MG: You are an icon in the fashion industry. Where do you find your inspiration when you begin a new design? IM: I am inspired by so many things. I love music, dance, art, film, my …