Founded in 1889 in Detroit by Hamilton Carhartt, the company began by producing durable clothing for workers and railroad workers. In 1994, with the birth of Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) , the brand reinterpreted its heritage, fusing the ruggedness of workwear with a contemporary urban aesthetic. Collaborations with brands such as APC, Comme des Garçons and Vetements have cemented its place in the international streetwear scene.