For Carhartt Work In Progress’ latest collaboration, they have sourced the creative UK skateboarding brand ISLE and French New-Gen artist Raphaël Zarka to create a collaborative line of T-shirts, Jackets and skateboards. With an existing foothold in the doorstep in Skateboarding with pro skater Sylvain Tognelli skating for Carhartt WIP and part of the funding crew of ISLE skateboard – it was only a question of time for the collaboration.
The outcome is more than just a line of products, it is a dialogue of the merging of a coveted streetwear brand, skateboarding and contemporary art – Zarka, who’s known for his artistic ability of re-writing spaces destined for a particular use, created solid wooden art sculptures to become geometrical skate obstacles, a subject that he has been exploring since the ’80s. These forms have then further been translated into prints for graphic boards and T-shirts for Carhartt’s new collection.
The collection is available in store and online, while the sculptures will be on display at Protein Studios in London until 24 November.
Paving Space Trailer from Carhartt Work In Progress on Vimeo.
Images Courtsey of Carhartt WIP