About us

Ivy & Carter Boutique was born out of our shared love for fashion and the desire to create something that feels right. Clothing you put on without hesitation. Without rush. Without explanation.

We met in 1999. Two different people, each with our own background, but drawn together by the same need for authenticity and intention. Ivy worked in fashion, with a natural eye for fabrics, fit, and detail. Carter looked beyond trends and focused on quality, calm, and longevity. What began as a meeting slowly grew into a collaboration — and eventually, a shared dream.

The years that followed shaped us. Life wasn’t always easy, and not everything went according to plan. It was during that time that we learned what it truly means to give something our full attention. To build trust. To take our time. To create something together that lasts.

In 2004, we decided to turn that vision into our own boutique. Not driven by fast fashion or big statements, but by the idea of making clothing personal. Pieces that help you reconnect with yourself. That offer confidence. That grow with you.

Over the years, Ivy & Carter Boutique has grown alongside us. We believe style isn’t about having more, but about choosing intentionally. About quality over quantity. About clothing that doesn’t shout, but supports you. Pieces you don’t have to explain — you feel them the moment you put them on.

Ivy & Carter Boutique is built on that foundation. Honest, thoughtful, and unadorned. We choose only what feels right — because we believe you can tell the difference the moment you wear it.

— Ivy & Carter