LEBUGLE, Michel and Anna SINOFZIK. The Carhartt WIP Archives.

(New York, NY): Rizzoli, 2016. First Edition.  Hardcover.  29.5cm by 22.7cm  428 pages.  Comprehensive volume chronicles the evolution of Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP), the European adaptation of the iconic American workwear brand. Established in 1994, Carhartt WIP reinterpreted classic Carhartt pieces for a new audience, blending utilitarian design with streetwear aesthetics.  The book delves into the brand’s rich history, featuring previously unpublished photographs, artworks, and memorabilia from Carhartt’s archives and private collections. It highlights the brand’s collaborations with influential designers and artists, such as Junya Watanabe, A.P.C., and Neighborhood, and its deep connections with subcultures including hip-hop, skateboarding, and graffiti. Notable figures like Tupac Shakur, Chuck D, and Run DMC are featured, showcasing Carhartt WIP’s cultural impact. Illustrated throughout.  A very good copy in dust jacket, jacket a little ruffled along the top edge. A couple of Carhartt stickers laid-in.