In 1998, Carin Wester graduated from Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, where she studied fashion. She worked as a womenswear designer for Paul & Friends for eight seasons before launching her own eponymous label in 2003. In 2004, Carin was awarded “Newcomer of the Year” by Swedish Elle. Carin Wester is sold at her flagship store in Stockholm, Weekday in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Behave in London, Urban Outfitters in Copenhagen, Helsinki 10 in Helsinki, Opening Ceremony in New York and Los Angeles and Blond Venus in Queensland.