Jack Carlson

Jack Carlson is an archaeologist, author, designer, and former coxswain on the U.S. national rowing team. He is the founder of the brand Rowing Blazers, and has helped to revive a number of heritage brands, including British knitwear brand Warm & Wonderful.

As a designer, Jack is known for combining elements from the worlds of tailoring, sportswear, and streetwear in unusual ways and has received industry praise for his work across apparel, watches, footwear, luggage, and accessories. Jack has designed high-profile collaborations with Gucci, Target, Tag Heuer, The Grateful Dead, the NBA, Sperry, Seiko, and a wide range of other brands. He and his work have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, GQ, Esquire, and Vogue.

A three-time member of the U.S. rowing team, Jack won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships and won both Henley Royal Regatta and the Head of the Charles in 2013. Jack has a doctorate in archaeology from Oxford and an undergraduate degree from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown.