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Carhartt Work In Progress

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Established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, the brand’s audience is just as likely to associate its iconic yellow C motif with late 90s hip hop videos or skate clips, as they are with factories or manual labor. This distinction is key in defining what Carhartt WIP does.

Carhartt WIP engages with different cultural spheres: from Detroit and Berlin’s symbiotic techno scenes, to skateboarding and its communities that span Paris, New York, and Seoul, to the contemporary art world.

The brand channels these influences, representing the culture which has formed around it. This can be seen and felt in its collections, its imagery, and its choice of partners and collaborators.

Today, Carhartt WIP operates over 100 brick and mortar retail stores across Europe, Asia, and the US, as well as working with select wholesale clients.

Company Snapshot

TYPEPrivate
ESTABLISHED1994
EMPLOYEES501 - 1,000
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Retail

Exclusive: The Inside Story of Carhartt WIP’s Fashion Ascent

In his first interview since taking over as CEO, Wilfried Atzert opens up about his rise from the shop floor to the top job, and his plans to grow the brand without losing its underground credibility.

Retail

Exclusive: The Inside Story of Carhartt WIP’s Fashion Ascent

In his first interview since taking over as CEO, Wilfried Atzert opens up about his rise from the shop floor to the top job, and his plans to grow the brand without losing its underground credibility.