The Carhartt WIP Archives - Tapa dura

"Who figured the sturdy work wear label Carhartt would attract the fashion crowd? But that's what happened. And now there is a lovely book, with more than 350 images, devoted to the venerable Detroit brand: "Work in Progress: The Carhartt WIP Archives," edited by Michel Lebugle and Anna Sinofzik." --New York Times Magazine/T Magazine ." . .[Carhartt WIP] Archives clocks in at over 425 pages and boasts more than 350 images consisting of previously unpublished photographs, artworks, archival ephemera and pieces from private collections for "an unparalleled look into the brand's bustling universe." Better yet, some of Carhartt WIP's most iconic pieces -- the Detroit Jacket, Siberian Jacket and Watch Cap, to name a few -- have light shed on their backstories as the tome documents their rise to ubiquity." --Hypebeast.com "Work in Progress: The Carhartt WIP Archives is the first comprehensive publication exploring the brand's remarkable evolution. It features unpublished photographs, artworks and memorabilia drawn from the company's own archives and private collections." --Sportswear International Magazine "Taking in broad sweeps of time, flicking through the book is an immersive journey that never seems to miss a beat when it comes to spotlighting key cultural trends, turning points, moods and general aesthetics that have helped form the last 25 years." --Highsnobiety "The book features more than 350 images of unpublished photographs, artworks, and draws from the company's own archives and private collections. Fans of iconic American clothing brands will definitely want a copy of this on their coffee table." --Por Homme "THE CARHARTT WIP ARCHIVES presents itself as a diverse visual voyage. Less conceived as a complete survey on the brand's history, but rather as a celebratory, transatlantic stroll along some of its most formative moments, the publication traces Carhartt WIP's close connections with various creative scenes and subcultures; from Detroit to Berlin, Paris to Tokyo -- and beyond." --Acquire Magazine ..".renders an intimage portrait of the American workwear brand's humility and personality, mapping the transatlantic journey from Detroit's blue-collared streets to the retail racks of Seoul." --Surface Magazie "Published by Rizzoli, The Carhartt WIP Archives is an upcoming volume that provides a first comprehensive look at the iconic brand, from its workwear origins in Detroit to its current leading position in the contemporary apparel landscape." --Freshness Magazine "This is most definitely book that might be considered a chronicle or a timeline that details the reemergence of a heritage brand. You must read it to appreciate it." --New York Journal Of Books "Over 428 pages Carhartt WIP Archives details the brand's rich history of defining street culture in Europe and beyond, from early the adoption of skateboarding and underground music to later collaborations with such storied designers as Junya Watanabe, A.P.C., and Neighborhood. The brand's international appeal is in their DNA--American workwear reimagined by a Swiss German designer and adopted by Parisian skaters and London hip hoppers. But to really wrap your head around the history, we recommend diving into the book yourself." --The Field Magazine

From the streets of Detroit to cities the world over, Carhartt s outerwear has become iconic of both work and play since Hamilton Carhartt developed his first pair of overalls for railroad engineers in 1889. Proudly sporting a union-made label, Carhartt s working-class origins and straightforward, rugged clothing appealed as an authentic expression of style. Carhartt Work in Progress, which began twenty-five years ago as a fledgling European line, reinvented these roots to draw a new, trendsetting audience across the globe. Carhartt WIP updated the original cuts of workwear to create slimmer styles that have since become cult classics. From the American hip-hop crews of the 1980s to the European skate scene, Carhartt WIP became a sure signifier of street style. With collaborations with A.P.C, UDG, and Hiroshi Fujiwara/Fragment and a network of nearly seventy Work in Progress flagship stores around the world, the brand has become one of the most influential lifestyle brands in Europe. From the archives in Detroit and Dearborn to its studios in Europe, this volume provides access to never-before-seen photography of Carhartt s designs. Featuring an extensive story of the brand, from the first pair of overalls to its most iconic workwear, alongside insightful essays and interviews by artists and musicians, this book is a fashion archive and artistic expression of one of the most praised streetwear brands today.