Carhartt WIP Clothing & Accessories

As an authorised UK Carhartt WIP stockist, The Sporting Lodge offers a considered range of clothing and accessories that strike a balance between durability and everyday practicality. Rooted in Detroit workwear since 1889 and reinterpreted for Europe since 1989, Carhartt WIP focuses on clean lines, practical details, and robust fabrics, such as cotton duck canvas, twill, and denim. Buy Carhartt WIP online in the UK with year-round staples that are built to withstand wear and tear. 

Everyday Pieces

Expect reliable fits across trousers, shorts and sweats, reinforced stitching, and pockets where you need them. Pair with hard-wearing outer layers and simple shirts for a straightforward uniform that works in town or outdoors. Signature items include the Detroit Jacket, Double Knee trousers, Chase jersey, Watch hat and accessories.

Popular Categories

Start with the essentials and head to our deeper edits when you’re ready: practical bags & luggage, dependable coats & jackets, classic shirts, and everyday hats & caps.

Fit & Care

Most Carhartt WIP garments run from regular to relaxed fit. Check each product’s size guide for measurements and fabric notes. Many styles are garment-dyed or rinsed to soften sturdy cloth while retaining its strength. Follow the care label to preserve colour and shape.

Heritage

Founded by Hamilton Carhartt in Detroit, the label grew from outfitting railway workers to influencing global street culture. Carhartt Work In Progress launched in Europe in 1989, adapting authentic designs for new contexts while keeping the dependable build the brand is known for. Read more in our journal: The Hamtastic Story of Carhartt and Carhartt WIP clothing: Heritage with Contemporary Flair.

Shop Carhartt WIP clothing and accessories at The Sporting Lodge to find pieces that handle daily use and keep a straightforward look.

Carhartt WIP — Key Milestones

Carhartt WIP History & Product Milestones
Year Milestone
1889 Hamilton Carhartt establishes the Detroit workwear company serving railway workers.
1989 European rollout begins; groundwork laid for Work In Progress (WIP).
1994–1997 Carhartt WIP founded; first WIP collection released; Neal Street, London store opens; skate/BMX teams formed.
2010 Collaboration era accelerates (A.P.C., Converse, Junya Watanabe, Nike and others).
2016 The Carhartt WIP Archives published by Rizzoli; skate team expands internationally.
2024 New flagship openings and ongoing culture projects underline global presence.

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All Carhartt WIP FAQs

WIP stands for Work In Progress. Carhartt WIP adapts core Carhartt workwear designs for a European audience with updated fits and fabrics while retaining durable construction.

No. Carhartt is the original American workwear brand founded in 1889. Carhartt WIP launched in Europe in 1989 as a separate line that reinterprets classic Carhartt pieces for everyday and streetwear use.

You can buy Carhartt WIP clothing and accessories online in the UK at The Sporting Lodge. We are an authorised stockist offering a broad selection of current-season products.

Most Carhartt WIP styles fit regular to relaxed. Some trousers and outerwear are intentionally boxy. Check the product size guide and measurements on each page for the best fit.

Selected Carhartt WIP jackets use water-resistant fabrics suitable for light rain. Unless stated otherwise, they are not fully waterproof. Refer to the product description for fabric and performance details.

Carhartt WIP is known for robust fabrics such as cotton duck, twill and denim, reinforced seams and practical detailing. The focus on durability makes the clothing and accessories well suited to daily wear.

Many Carhartt WIP products include organic cotton or Better Cotton sourcing, and the brand prioritises long-lasting construction to reduce waste. Check individual items for specific material information.

Our selection covers clothing and accessories including bags and luggage, coats and jackets, shirts, hats and caps, trousers, sweats and T-shirts. Availability varies by season.

Yes. Carhartt WIP remains widely worn across skate, art and music communities and continues to release regular collaborations while keeping its workwear heritage at the core.

Carhartt was founded in Detroit in 1889 to make hard-wearing garments for railway workers. Carhartt Work In Progress started in Europe in 1989, launching its first WIP collections in the mid-1990s and expanding globally with retail stores, a skate team, cultural projects and notable collaborations.