The idea for Caris London began during time spent by the sea in England. There was a love for the place, but also a feeling of missing the Mediterranean. Walking along the coast brought back memories of fresh lemons and oranges, the smell of flowers near the water and the warmth of places left behind. Caris grew from wanting to keep something of those memories close while creating a brand that reflected life in England.

The English countryside became just as important. There is a particular beauty in the fog and the way it softens the landscape. Old buildings and houses overlooking a harbour offered ideas through their colours, sometimes in details that might otherwise go unnoticed. England’s elegance felt natural in these surroundings, and there was a wish to share that affection for the country through fashion.

The Mediterranean brought a different feeling. It was remembered through the brightness of citrus and the warm tones of its architecture. Missing it made those details more meaningful. Over time, the connection between these places became central to Caris, influencing both the atmosphere of the brand and the direction of its designs.

Fragrance offered a way to explore that connection through scent. The inspiration came from smells that felt familiar and the wish to capture something of being outdoors, close to the sea or surrounded by flowers. The hope was to create fragrances that people would enjoy wearing and eventually connect with moments in their own lives.

Alongside this was a love of fashion and a fascination with how leather can become a beautiful bag. A drawing begins to feel different once it takes shape in a material. The curve of a handle or a change in proportion can alter the whole piece. Architecture offered ideas about form and colour, while developing the bags brought attention to how they would feel in the hand and fit into everyday use.

Clothing is also part of the longer-term vision for Caris. The colours of the English landscape and the atmosphere of its colder months offer much to explore. The intention is to let that side of the brand develop with care, carrying the same personal influences into future collections.

Behind Caris is a young founder’s hope of building something people will remember and love to wear. It began with personal observations and a desire to make something from them. As Caris London grows, that purpose remains: to share a love of England and its culture, while keeping a connection to the Mediterranean that helped inspire it.