Carmody

My company, Carmody, is a Canadian luxury statement knitwear brand for women. Proudly designed and hand-finished in Canada, and crafted in the U.S., our pieces are created with time and care using high-quality alpaca fibre sourced from Peru. Women should never have to sacrifice beauty for durability. Carmody pieces are designed to be both functional and fashionable. They’re made to be passed down from generation to generation.

Why I started the company: Growing up in Canada, I faced a regular challenge every fall: finding Canadian brands that sold stylish knitwear that was versatile enough to wear both in an office setting and out on weekends. I wanted a sweater that was cosy yet fashionable, and also high quality and unique. Carmody aims to fill that void by designing statement pieces that are easy to wear.

What business problem does your company solve? Canadian consumers value products of high quality and are conscious of where these items come from. At Carmody, we strive to be transparent about our materials and are adamant about maintaining production in North America. With these ideals in mind, I created Carmody to have a classic and heritage feel, exemplified by the incorporation of hand knitting characteristics.

The most fun I’ve had so far was when I got to hand deliver a Carmody knit to a customer and see the reaction upon unpacking the box. We invest a lot of time and effort into making each order an excellent experience for the customer. All of our knits are packaged in our signature Carmody box, which includes additional surprises for the customer.