Jack Carlson (rowing)

Jack Carlson
BornMay 22, 1987 (1987-05-22) (age 37)
EducationGeorgetown (BSFS)
Oxford University (MPhil, DPhil)
Alma materBrasenose College, Oxford
Occupations
Labels
Title
Sport
Country United States
SportRowing
College teamOxford University Boat Club
Georgetown Hoyas
ClubOxford Brookes
New York Athletic Club
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Aiguebelette LM8+

Jack Carlson FRSA (born May 22, 1987) is an American designer, author, archaeologist, and former U.S. national team rowing coxswain. He is the founder of the New York-based apparel brand Rowing Blazers,[1] and has led the revival of several British and American heritage brands, including Warm & Wonderful, Gyles & George, and Arthur Ashe.[2][3][4] In 2024, he sold his company to Tory Burch co-founder Christopher Burch's firm, Burch Creative Capital.[5]

Carlson represented the United States at three World Championships, and won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette, France.[6] An archaeologist by training, he is the author of several books and articles.[7]

  1. ^ Beirne, Aodhan (September 12, 2017). "Rower Jack Carlson Updates the Zany Sport Blazer". The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "Rowing Blazers expands its preppy portfolio with Chipp". Financial Times. March 25, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Palmieri, Jean E. (March 16, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Rowing Blazers' Carlson Creates Blazer Group to Acquire, Grow Heritage Brands". WWD. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Byzantium Review Issue III". The Byzantium Review. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital". The Business of Fashion. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "World Rowing". Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  7. ^ Tauer, Kristen (September 24, 2014). "Toasting 'Rowing Blazers' at Polo Ralph Lauren". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2014.