Carhartt has long been a workwear staple, and its transition into a streetwear-approved brand was swift. In the 1990s, skateboarders discovered the label and wore its utilitarian styles as part of their look; by the 2000s it was a staple in hip-hop culture. Today, the brand is still a trusted workwear specialist but has adapted, re-interpreted and re-fitted its pieces to cater for the contemporary market. It has also collaborated with a number of cool in-the-know fashion brands, including Junya Watanabe and Heron Preston, showing off its bold aesthetic through collections that mix its workwear roots with a distinctly modern approach.
The latest collaboration between Carhartt and Wacko Maria is no exception — an 18-piece collection that sees workwear staples reimagined with the Tokyo label’s signature design touches. Familiar Wacko Maria elements like leopard print and embroidered black letter motifs are used across the range, casting classics such as the American Script sweatshirt and OG Detroit jacket in a new light. The range is completed by two iterations of Wacko’s skate pants executed in Carhartt’s robust cotton twill, along with a reworked Chase beanie with embroidered co-branding.
Shop the collection on our Faire wholesale marketplace, where you can find a wide variety of rugged Carhartt apparel for men. The pieces are ideal for stores looking to stock up on versatile and streetwear-ready wardrobe essentials — and are perfect for pairing with simple T-shirts and jeans. We’ve also got a number of premium temperature-regulating and heat-shielding styles to help keep you warm on cold days.