RED CARTER
Known for sophisticated swimwear with a sense of edge, renowned designer Red Carter lends his contagious charm, unique design outlook, and years of industry experience to the wildly popular brand that bears his name.
Make no mistake: this is no overnight success story. Red’s story is one of determination, hard work and creative vision.
Red’s drive and ambition have long informed his character, beginning during his youth in Southern California. As a competitive athlete, Red was an accomplished swimmer, diver and water polo player. When not in the water, Red further indulged his need to ham it up by dabbling in the entertainment industry. Gracing both the big and small screens, Red showed he was set on stardom from the start.
Armed with determination and a wealth of experience in the pool and the limelight, Red set off to study at the Otis/Parson School of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Upon graduation, he got his feet wet designing junior sportswear and activewear for Espirit before putting his creative talent to work at Guess Jeans, Rampage, Mossimo, Victoria’s Secret, and Oscar de la Renta. After years of tutelage from some of the best in the business, Red was ready to capitalize on his hard work, his way.
After moving to Miami in 2003, Red quickly became inspired by his new surroundings and motivated by the ever-present energy and bold, Art Deco style. Noting that buildings rose and fell as frequently as the tides, and local artists were as transient as tourists, Red established his brand in Miami to reflect and enhance the city’s burgeoning creative spirit.
Building upon his experience in the sportswear category, Red launched his eponymous swimwear brand in 2004. The Red Carter collection incorporates fit, form and function, combining subtle details, bold prints, and advanced technical constructions often neglected by swimwear designers.
Since launching his collection in 2004, designer Red Carter has taken the resort industry by storm. Red Carter LLC utilizes its vertical design, development, production, and distribution capability to support its own eponymous labels Red Carter Glam, Red Carter and Sandy Bottoms. Red Carter LLC holds the swimwear license for Jessica Simpson and produces private label products for retailers nationwide. Red Carter lines are sold by leading retailers including Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Intermix, Bloomingdales, Macys, Dillards, Victoria’s Secret and Everything But Water. Red Carter designs have appeared in Vogue, Elle, Lucky, Marie Claire and Sports Illustrated. The company also established and operates Salon9, its New York City based showroom which has quickly gained a reputation with buyers and editors for representing the industry’s leading swim and resort lifestyle brands.
Make no mistake: this is no overnight success story. Red’s story is one of determination, hard work and creative vision.
Red’s drive and ambition have long informed his character, beginning during his youth in Southern California. As a competitive athlete, Red was an accomplished swimmer, diver and water polo player. When not in the water, Red further indulged his need to ham it up by dabbling in the entertainment industry. Gracing both the big and small screens, Red showed he was set on stardom from the start.
Armed with determination and a wealth of experience in the pool and the limelight, Red set off to study at the Otis/Parson School of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Upon graduation, he got his feet wet designing junior sportswear and activewear for Espirit before putting his creative talent to work at Guess Jeans, Rampage, Mossimo, Victoria’s Secret, and Oscar de la Renta. After years of tutelage from some of the best in the business, Red was ready to capitalize on his hard work, his way.
After moving to Miami in 2003, Red quickly became inspired by his new surroundings and motivated by the ever-present energy and bold, Art Deco style. Noting that buildings rose and fell as frequently as the tides, and local artists were as transient as tourists, Red established his brand in Miami to reflect and enhance the city’s burgeoning creative spirit.
Building upon his experience in the sportswear category, Red launched his eponymous swimwear brand in 2004. The Red Carter collection incorporates fit, form and function, combining subtle details, bold prints, and advanced technical constructions often neglected by swimwear designers.
Since launching his collection in 2004, designer Red Carter has taken the resort industry by storm. Red Carter LLC utilizes its vertical design, development, production, and distribution capability to support its own eponymous labels Red Carter Glam, Red Carter and Sandy Bottoms. Red Carter LLC holds the swimwear license for Jessica Simpson and produces private label products for retailers nationwide. Red Carter lines are sold by leading retailers including Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Intermix, Bloomingdales, Macys, Dillards, Victoria’s Secret and Everything But Water. Red Carter designs have appeared in Vogue, Elle, Lucky, Marie Claire and Sports Illustrated. The company also established and operates Salon9, its New York City based showroom which has quickly gained a reputation with buyers and editors for representing the industry’s leading swim and resort lifestyle brands.
