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Germany
Founded
1994 1990s
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Overview

Carhartt WIP is a fashion line founded in 1994 by Edwin Faeh (Edwin Faeh), with the US workwear brand Carhartt as its foundation. It is operated by Work in Progress Textilhandels GmbH, based in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and plans, manufactures, and distributes its own collections based on Carhartt's original workwear. The brand offers menswear, womenswear, and accessories, and engages with subcultures while centering its activities on products derived from workwear.

Concept

Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) develops its own collections based on original Carhartt workwear. The brand combines authentic adaptations of these robust American archetypes, while engaging with the subcultures that have embraced it.

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A street-oriented offshoot line centered on Europe

Carhartt WIP was established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, initially to serve as the exclusive di

Carhartt WIP was established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, initially to serve as the exclusive distributor and licensee of Carhartt products in Europe. Since then, starting from the parent brand’s workwear, it has developed its own collections for European fashion, skateboarding, music, and other subcultures, with activities that emphasize collaboration with communities. Building on the parent brand’s durability and functionality, it has established recognition in the streetwear field through product designs that reinterpret fit, materials, and colors, as well as through a wide range of collaborations. Since opening its first London store in 1997, it has expanded its directly operated store network around the world and also runs its own cultural programs, including a skate team, a music division, and publications.

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2025.10.03

sacai

In October 2025, the third installment featured 19 pieces, including the Detroit Jacket and Arctic Jacket, in hybrid designs.

2024.12.28

Palace Skateboards

A year-end reunion with Carhartt WIP in 2024. The 13-piece collection, released on December 28, 2024, features Cordura-centered Ranger Jackets, OG Chore Coats, work pants, and graphic Jerseys.

2024.02.22

sacai

In spring 2024, sacai × Carhartt WIP announced and released 18 pieces, including a deconstructed and reconstructed Duck Coat, as the second installment of their collaboration.

2023.09.16

Palace Skateboards

Carhartt WIP's first collaboration. Announced on September 11, 2023, and released on September 16. Heavy-duty workwear, including the Michigan coat, double-knee pants, and bib overalls, was reworked in Palace's style.

2023.09.08

sacai

In fall 2023, the first collaboration with Carhartt WIP featured workwear-inspired items in materials such as duck fabric and sacai nylon twill.

2023.01.25

Marni

The collection began rolling out in Japan on January 25, 2023. The Marni × Carhartt WIP collection was also available domestically, with a lineup centered on jackets and coats and including accessories and shoes.

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