Carhartt WIP Jackets

The Carhartt WIP jackets embody the very essence of workwear reinterpreted for the street. Detroit Jacket, Active Jacket, Michigan Chore Coat: silhouettes that transcend decades without aging, adopted by skaters in Los Angeles as much as by functional fashion enthusiasts in Tokyo. Each Carhartt WIP jacket carries within it the heritage of an American brand founded in 1889, reinterpreted since 1994 by Work In Progress for Europe and urban culture. At Uptown Store, we have built a collection of 167 pieces, from minimalist liner to technical parka, to cover all needs and all styles.

Detroit Jacket and Active Jacket: The Two Pillars of the Collection

The Detroit Jacket Carhartt WIP remains the most sought-after piece from the brand. Shorter than the Michigan, straight collar without velvet, slightly tapered cut: this is the Carhartt jacket for those who prefer urban silhouettes to overly literal workwear references. Available in Hamilton Brown / Tobacco rinsed or in Black, it adapts to all wardrobes. The Active Jacket, meanwhile, adds a quilted lining and superior thermal protection. Black rigid, Dark Navy rigid, Hamilton Brown rigid or Tobacco Rigid: four permanent colorways, four different intensities. For cool mid-seasons and early winter, it's the most versatile choice in our Carhartt WIP collection.

Shirt Jackets, Liners and Technical Pieces

Beyond the classics, Carhartt WIP develops more experimental workwear jackets each season. Shirt jackets like the Atoka (Black, Palisander) or the Baird (Baird Check Palisander) revisit the thick shirt-jacket in flannel weaves or generous checks. Liners like the Kandler (Black / Styx) or the Kylan (Black, Velvet Green) function as a second layer under a parka or as a main piece for mild autumns. The Hooded Sail Jacket (Black / White, Cypress / Black) introduces contrasting panels for a more technical look. The Hooded Panter Jacket and the Helston Jacket explore destroy wash splatter, an acid treatment that lightens denim irregularly, for an immediately worn effect. Each men's jacket in this collection assumes a function, an aesthetic, a precise territory of use.

Belmar, Classic Vest, Alton: The Timeless Pieces

The Belmar Jacket reclaims the codes of the American denim jacket: thick denim, straight cut, classic collar. Black stone washed or Blue rinsed, it functions as a denim alternative to the brand's canvas jackets. The Classic Vest Black rigid offers a sleeveless approach, perfect for layering over a hoodie or thick sweatshirt. The Alton Jacket (Alton Check Cypress) explores check patterns in a thick shirt construction. These pieces complement Uptown Store's urban workwear offering by providing alternatives to signature models, for those seeking less coded but equally robust silhouettes.

Materials, Construction, Durability

Carhartt WIP primarily works with coated Dearborn canvas, rigid denim and cotton-polyester blends for its quilted linings. Rigid finishes (raw, unwashed) evolve over time and washes, acquiring a personal patina. Rinsed finishes (pre-washed) offer softer drape from first wear. Destroy wash and stone washed bring more pronounced visual effects. Each men's Carhartt WIP jacket is designed to last: reinforced seams, rivets at stress points, deep pockets, resistant collar. This is not workwear-inspired, it is functional workwear adapted for the city. The shades Hamilton Brown, Tobacco, Cypress, Black and Dark Navy make up the permanent palette, completed each season by bolder seasonal colors.

Uptown Store Saint-Étienne: 167 Carhartt WIP Jackets Available

At Uptown Store, at 21 rue Léon Nautin in Saint-Étienne, we stock the widest selection of Carhartt WIP jackets in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. 167 models available in store and on uptown-store.fr, from XS to XXL depending on cuts, with the possibility to try on, compare fits, and feel the materials. Delivery throughout mainland France, simplified returns, personalized advice in store or by phone. To discover our entire range of men's jackets or deepen your exploration of the Carhartt universe with the Detroit jacket, our team remains at your service to help you choose the piece that will correspond exactly to your use and your style.