Komar Announces Acquisition of Carve Designs, Expanding Its Portfolio of Purpose-Driven Apparel Brands

Charles Komar & Sons, Inc. (“Komar”), a global apparel company, today announced the acquisition of Carve Designs, a women’s apparel and swimwear brand known for its California beach-inspired aesthetic, commitment to sustainability, and strong community of loyal consumers.

This acquisition reflects Komar’s continued strategy of partnering with authentic, founder-led brands that are rooted in strong values, product integrity, and long-term growth potential.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for Carve Designs as we join the Komar family,” said Thayer Sylvester, Co-Founder and CEO of Carve Designs. “From the outset, it was clear that we share deeply aligned values—an unwavering commitment to people, a long-standing dedication to sustainability, and a belief in building brands with purpose and integrity. Komar provides a powerful platform for growth, with the resources and global reach to help Carve expand thoughtfully while staying true to who we are. We are confident this next phase will enable us to further invest in our team, our product, and our mission for years to come.”

Through this partnership, Carve Designs will use Komar’s global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution infrastructure, enabling the brand to scale responsibly while maintaining its distinct identity, design philosophy, and sustainability commitments. The Carve leadership team will continue to guide the brand’s creative direction and day-to-day operations.

“Carve Designs stands out for the consistency of its product, its thoughtful approach to sustainability, and the strength of its leadership team,” said Charlie Komar, CEO of Komar. “Our role is to provide the operational platform and global capabilities that allow brands like Carve to grow responsibly and for the long term.”

The acquisition strengthens Komar’s presence in the women’s lifestyle and swim categories and underscores its commitment to building enduring consumer brands with meaningful impact.

About Carve Designs
Carve Designs is a women’s apparel and swimwear brand based in Sausalito, California. Founded in 2003 by lifelong friends Jennifer Hinton and Thayer Sylvester, Carve Designs blends East Coast roots with West Coast surf culture to create effortlessly beautiful, functional clothing and swimwear. The brand is devoted to versatile, sustainable style—designing pieces that fit, flatter, and keep up with life in and out of the waves. Carve Designs is available in more than 800 retailers worldwide and online at www.carvedesigns.com.

About Komar
Founded in 1908, Komar is a privately held global company specializing in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality apparel. Komar represents more than 100 lifestyle brands and licenses through its global retail partners across every price point. Komar is committed to building a more ethical and sustainable business model, where creating high-quality apparel enhances people’s quality of life. For more information, visit www.komarbrands.com.