SINCE
no one at the House of Carrington is a philosopher, has a degree in philosophy or can spell philosophy without really thinking about it, the title of this page is a little ironic.
We do, however, want to tell you why we’re here and what we’re doing. Since you’ve made it this far into our house, you know our primary business is clothing. Dressy, sophisticated tailored clothing and sportswear with timeless appeal. Clothes equally at home on the fairway or in the clubhouse. Clothes with the high tradition of Savile Row but the rebelliousness of rock ’n’ roll. And quietly elegant, subtly sexy clothes for her.
We’re not a lifestyle brand. You’ll hear that term thrown around a lot, but not by us. We believe your life should be so interesting, so diverse, and so full of great moments that no one brand will ever cover the needs of your “lifestyle.” Unless, of course, you choose to wear the same thing everywhere you go. This brings me to our secondary business.
Live in the Moment. Dress Accordingly.
We are here to provoke you, to encourage you to reflect on the past, to get you to think about your future and legacy, but to always live in the moment... and dress accordingly. You cannot go through life in a pair of jeans or ill-fitting chino pants and some broken-down shirt. Pairing a jacket with your jeans isn’t the answer to everything either.
You see, life is full of great moments. Most of us are moving too fast or have our priorities upside down and miss a lot of them. They’re not always big or flashy. Dinner out with the love of your life is most definitely a moment. A night on the town with friends is another one. Burying your toes in the sand or chasing your children down the beach is a good one. Sunday morning church and brunch is a great one. Sneaking in 9 holes while the family naps that afternoon is a fun one.
The key is to look for the moments in your life and dress for them. There is a time and place for your jeans, but not every time and every place. There is a time for shorts, a time for a tracksuit (only at the gym!), and a time for wrinkled and distressed chinos. But there are many moments that deserve better. Notice I said deserve, not require. Unfortunately, too many places today don’t require much of anything. But some things in life deserve an immaculately tailored suit or a great jacket and beautifully constructed dress trouser and a finely crafted shirt. That’s where we come in.
No Rules, Just Advice.
For now, we’ll offer three pieces of advice to send you down the road to sartorial freedom and discovery:
- It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
- Business casual simply means you don’t have to wear a tie with your suit.
- Cell phones are not accessories and should not be visibly worn on your person. It doesn’t matter how much you spent on your leather holster. Blackberries do not receive an exemption because they have more buttons.
As we move forward, we will share with you the stories that make up our Carrington Legacy. Stories that have been told in our family for generations. Stories of three characters in a time that was romantic, personal, elegant, stylish and a little magical. We will make you laugh. We may make you cry. We will always entertain you. We will be your historical guide to the 1920s and 30s. We hope you’ll be inspired.