Carhartt WIP apparel

Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) represents the lifestyle division of the iconic American workwear brand Carhartt. While the original brand was founded in Detroit, Michigan, to provide durable clothing for rail workers, the WIP label was established in the late 1980s and early 1990s through a licensing agreement to adapt the rugged heritage of the brand for a European and urban streetwear audience.

The brand is celebrated for its blend of authentic workwear aesthetics with contemporary fashion sensibilities. Its production is distributed across a global network of manufacturers, including facilities in Tunisia and Vietnam, to maintain high quality and ethical standards across its collections. Owned by Work in Progress Holding AG based in Switzerland, the brand continues to operate independently from the core American Carhartt company while maintaining a shared heritage of durability and design.