Designers Don Carney and John Ross established PATCH NYC with a collection of hand-detailed hats. Inspired by a hat made by John’s mom Yasuko for her son’s first New York winter, the designers created a collection using hand-dyed wool from the Union Square Farmers market and vintage buttons for embellishment. Encouraged by the success of their hat collection, the designers added fabric scarves and special occasion handbags the following year. An appreciation of vintage embroidery, applique, and beading techniques motivated the pair to embellish their designs with intricate details inspired by items found at the New York flea market. This attention to detail combined with an unpredictable color palette quickly became PATCH NYC design signatures. Today, PATCH NYC has evolved into a lifestyle design studio creating original art and collections of home decor and fashion accessories. PATCH NYC art and designs have been featured in numerous international fashion and home decor publications as well as on television and in film. The PATCH NYC collection can be found in specialty stores worldwide and in the PATCH NYC Shop located in Boston, Massachusetts.

PATCH NYC has worked on exciting international collaboration projects, including work for Hermès, Target, West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Hygge & West, and more.