The Carhartt WIP Archives
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847844196 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 428 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Since the beginning, Carhartt WIP have built a strong, organic relationship with unknown, inspiring, provocative and upcoming figures in music and sport, becoming an iconic and well respected brand in underground scenes, from hip- hop to skate, from graffiti to cycling, as well as working with labels such as A.P.C., Neighborhood, Patta, Vans, Junya Watanabe and many
Detached from their original raison d’être of attiring hard-working men in mines and on railroad tracks, they arrived in our cities as some sort of new anti-denim. Edited by Michel Lebugle and Anna Sinofzik, with texts by Gary Warnett, Mark Kessler and Anna Sinofzik, it features more than 350 images including heaps of hitherto unpublished photographs, artworks, as well as ephemera drawn from the company’s own archives and different private collections, providing an unparalleled look into the brand’s bustling universe. This collection will appeal to both fashion enthusiasts and devotees of American cool.. Back in the eighties, when the Western world was deluged by a wave of blue denim, Carhartt’s brown duck work coats entered the streets as an antidote. Featuring the extensive story of the brand from its humble beginning to their most popular garments like the Detroit Jacket, Watch Hat, Siberian Jacket, and Cargo Pants, WORK IN PROGRESS is a celebratory, transatlantic stroll through the company’s rich and colorful history. Soon after, and largely due to the efforts of Carhartt’s European distributor Work in Progress, the American workwear classic evolved into the international streetwear icon by which we know it today. WORK IN PROGRESS: THE CARHARTT WIP ARCHIVES is the first comprehensive publicat
Sandman said Four Stars. Very in depth. Probably too many skateboarders and bums though.. Five Stars Amazon Customer Street bible :)A must have. Five Stars Amazon Customer FREAKING AWESOME!
It features unpublished photographs, artworks and memorabilia drawn from the company's own archives and private collections."—Sportswear International Magazine"Taking in broad sweeps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. But to really wrap your head around the history, we recommend diving into the book yourself."—The Field Magazine. "Who figured the sturdy work wear label Carhartt would attract the fashion crowd? But that’s what happened. Fans of iconic American clothing brands will definitely want a copy of this on the