Carhartt WIP news and archive

Carhartt launches robust denim tote bag for everyday use

Carhartt is expanding its range with the 18L Denim Tote Bag, a new bag made from durable denim. The bag is designed for those who are on the move daily, whether to the workshop, construction site, or office, and is built to be resilient. The bag combines robust quality with a timeless aesthetic, and the denim improves with intensive use. The 18L...

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Carhartt presents work shorts for warm days

American workwear brand Carhartt has released a collection of work shorts designed for tough working conditions on warm days, according to a press release. The shorts are available for both men and women and are aimed at professionals such as installers; carpenters; gardeners; and mechanics who work outdoors. According to Carhartt, the work...

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Durable work shirt with UPF 40+ UV protection

Working in direct sunlight requires more from professionals than just perseverance. Long days on construction sites, rooftops, in infrastructure, or in agriculture often mean hours of exposure to heat and UV radiation. Carhartt's Force Sun Defender T-shirts are specifically designed for professionals who work outdoors for extended periods. The...

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F.C. Real Bristol x Carhartt WIP unveil their first capsule collection

Marking their first collaboration, Carhartt WIP and Tokyo-based label F.C.Real Bristol have created a capsule collection spanning sportswear-inspired apparel, accessories and football memorabilia. Founded in 1999 under the Japanese contemporary clothing brand SOPH., F.C.Real Bristol is centered on the concept of a fictional football club. It...

Retail

Carhartt WIP expands presence in Munich with second store opening

American workwear label Carhartt WIP opened a new store in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel district. This marks the brand’s second store in the german city, with the first located in the Schwabing district. The new 120 square metre store in Reichenbachstraße was designed by Milan-based architectural firm Andrea Caputto, in collaboration with Salomée...

Fashion

Carhartt does not want to be confused with Carhartt WIP: ‘clothing must perform, not pose’

Workwear brand Carhartt was keen not to be confused with Carhartt WIP (Work in Progress), the fashionable streetwear brand with a very different target group and positioning. The workwear brand underlined the distinction in a press release. Carhartt, which has its European headquarters in Amsterdam, emphasised in a statement: “Carhartt is not a...

Retail|In Pictures

Carhartt WIP launches coffee concept at Nordstrom Men’s store

Carhartt WIP, the streetwear version of workwear brand Carhartt, has launched its first US-based coffee concept at Nordstrom Men’s store in New York City. The concept is in partnership with Nordstrom Ebar, the coffee bar within the department store, and follows multiple in-store Carhartt WIP Coffee spaces across Europe and Asia. Located at 235...

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Carhartt Sustainability Director on positive impact and how the brand remains so cool

Since the late 80s, Carhartt has been a cult brand worn by everyone from DJs to designers, forklift truck operators to fashion influencers. It has been a staple of the rapper’s closet from Tupac through to ASAP Rocky and has been invited to collaborate with Italian luxury fashion house, Marni, Japanese brand Sacai, as well as students at the...