Premium Carhartt WIP apparel bringing workwear durability to skateboarding with unmatched quality and street credibility.
Carhartt Work In Progress represents the perfect intersection of utilitarian workwear heritage and authentic skateboarding function. Since launching in Europe in 1994, WIP has transformed Carhartt's century-old workwear DNA into streetwear that balances rugged durability with contemporary skate aesthetics. Their signature pieces – from double-knee work pants to Detroit jackets – are built with the same indestructible quality that made the original brand legendary among laborers, just tailored for the specific abuses of skateboarding. The WIP team roster over the years reads like a who's who of influential riders: Rick Howard, Mike Carroll, Pontus Alv, and more recently riders like Rémy Taveira and Felipe Bartolomé who embody the brand's no-nonsense approach. Videos like "Atlantis" captured skateboarding's European evolution with an eye toward architecture and urban exploration that perfectly aligns with Carhartt's urban functionality. WIP's collection features the rugged canvas and ripstop fabrics that survive Richmond's harshest spots – from repeatedly slamming on Manchester's abrasive DIY concrete to battling downtown's weathered brick and granite. Their relaxed, roomy fits prioritize movement while maintaining that unmistakable workwear silhouette that's become synonymous with skateboarding's current aesthetic direction. Despite its popularity, Carhartt WIP has never compromised its core values: exceptional materials, superior construction, practical functionality, and commitment to authenticity that resonates from Berlin to Brown's Island.
