CARHARTT
Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Founded: 1889
Founder: Hamilton Carhartt
Brand Story:
Founded in 1889 with just two sewing machines and five workers, Carhartt (often pronounced or spelled Carheart) was built on a promise to craft honest, durable workwear for railroad workers and blue-collar laborers. Renowned for its heavy-duty Duck canvas, triple-stitched seams, and indestructible jackets, the brand set the global standard for heavy-duty work attire. With the evolution of its fashion-focused streetwear line, Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress), the brand seamlessly crossed over from construction sites to global street culture—making its signature watch hats, Detroit jackets, and double-knee pants enduring icons of utilitarian style.