Carhartt WIP at STRØM
At STRØM, you’ll find a curated selection of Carhartt WIP, focusing on the brand’s well-known workwear-inspired styles. The range spans from Carhartt T-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts to jackets, jeans, accessories, and Carhartt pants—including the popular Simple Pant. A common thread throughout the collection is Carhartt WIP’s combination of functional details, durable materials, and a relaxed aesthetic that makes the clothing easy to incorporate into any wardrobe.
Carhartt WIP clothing—from American workwear to streetwear
The story of Carhartt begins in Detroit in 1889, where Hamilton Carhartt founded Hamilton Carhartt & Company. Production began in a small attic with two sewing machines, focusing on workwear for railroad workers, among others. Hamilton Carhartt designed the clothing with the people who would actually wear it in mind, and durability, functionality, and quality became integral to the brand’s foundation from the very beginning.
About 100 years later, Carhartt’s classic workwear began to find its way into a new context. In 1989, Edwin Faeh introduced American brands such as Carhartt to the European market, and in 1994, Work In Progress was established as Carhartt’s European distributor. In 1996, the company was granted a license to develop its own Carhartt products outside the U.S., and the following year saw the launch of the first collection as well as the opening of the first Carhartt WIP store in London.
Since then, Carhartt clothing has evolved in two directions. The original Carhartt has maintained its focus on workwear, while Carhartt WIP reinterprets the brand’s workwear archive into a wardrobe with clear connections to streetwear, skateboarding, music, and art. The two thus share a history and visual references, but the clothing is designed for different purposes.
Carhartt Men’s – Workwear for Your Everyday Wardrobe
Carhartt Men’s at STRØM is for those who want a casual wardrobe with nods to classic workwear. These are styles that can be mixed and matched and serve both as wardrobe staples and as more statement pieces in an outfit.
For example, a Carhartt WIP T-shirt can be paired with Simple Pants and sneakers for a simple everyday look. Add a shirt or sweatshirt as an extra layer, or opt for one of the brand’s workwear-inspired jackets when you want to add more structure to your outfit.
It’s precisely this combination that defines Carhartt WIP: the workwear references are still evident, but the clothing is designed for a modern everyday wardrobe.
Carhartt T-shirts – a staple of Carhartt WIP
Carhartt T-shirts are among the styles that make it easy to incorporate Carhartt WIP into your everyday wardrobe. At STRØM, you’ll find both simple styles and T-shirts featuring this season’s prints, graphics, stripes, and logo details.
A Carhartt T-shirt can be worn on its own with jeans or Simple Pants, but works just as well under an overshirt, sweatshirt, or jacket. The simple styles offer a more understated look, while the graphic designs can take center stage in your outfit.
You can also opt for long-sleeve styles if you want to layer or are looking for an alternative to the classic short-sleeve T-shirt. This way, Carhartt WIP can be worn year-round and paired with the rest of the brand’s collection.
Carhartt Men’s Shirt – An Extra Layer for Your Look
A Carhartt shirt builds on that same laid-back vibe. Carhartt WIP offers classic shirts, overshirts, and more seasonal styles, so you can wear your shirt in a variety of ways.
Style a long-sleeve shirt open over a Carhartt T-shirt paired with Simple Pants for a relaxed layered look. You can also button up the shirt and pair it with dark pants if you want to keep the look simpler.
At STRØM, the selection varies with the season, so you can find both the more classic Carhartt WIP styles and new colors, patterns, and materials.
What’s the difference between Carhartt and Carhartt WIP?
Carhartt and Carhartt WIP share the same history, but they are not the same.
The original Carhartt was founded in the U.S. in 1889 and has its roots in workwear designed for people who need functional and durable clothing on the job. Workwear remains at the core of the American Carhartt brand. Carhartt WIP—Work In Progress—emerged in Europe and develops its own collections based on Carhartt’s original workwear. Here, the classic references are reinterpreted in a different context with a focus on design and everyday wear.
At the same time, Carhartt WIP has built its own cultural identity. The brand established skate and BMX teams as early as 1997 and has since worked closely with music, art, and various subcultures. Over the years, Carhartt WIP has also collaborated with brands and designers such as A.P.C., Converse, Nike, Junya Watanabe, and sacai.
In short: Carhartt is the original American workwear brand, while Carhartt WIP draws on that same heritage and reinterprets it into a modern streetwear and everyday wardrobe.
Shop Carhartt WIP at STRØM online and in-store
If you’re looking for Carhartt WIP, you can explore STRØM’s selection online or visit our store at Strandvejen 169A in Hellerup, just north of Copenhagen.
At STRØM, we continuously curate Carhartt WIP pieces from across the season’s collections. You’ll find items such as Simple Pants, T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jeans, and accessories in our selection. The selection changes with new shipments and seasons, so new styles, colors, and materials are added regularly.
Start with the Simple Pant if you’re looking for classic Carhartt WIP pants, or build your outfit with a Carhartt WIP T-shirt, shirt, and jacket from the same collection. Shop Carhartt WIP online at STRØM, or stop by the store in Hellerup to explore the selection.
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