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A brand new episode of Carhartt WIP’s RELEVANT PARTIES is out – This time featuring a conversation with Parisian record producer, DJ and former artist manager Pedro Winter a.k.a. Busy P.

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Patagonia: From Past to Present

Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Patagonia’s »We The Power« campaign is another testament to their longstanding commitment to the environment that dates back to the early 1970s. Through a series of calculated and conscious decisions that not only underpin their design process but also influences their vocality on social and environmental issues, Patagonia has rightfully earned the respect of consumers and industry folk alike. Through the products they make and the principles they stand for, Patagonia is wholeheartedly devoted to making the world a better place.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Exit Records

Wednesday April 14th, 2021

Carhartt WIP drops another episode of the RELEVANT PARTIES podcast series in which we get to meet DJ and producer Darren White aka dBridge, founder of Exit Records, a label that has shaped UK club culture and the genres of drum and bass, jungle, autonomic, hip-hop and soul like few others.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – On-U Sound

Tuesday March 16th, 2021

Adrian Sherwood, UK’s legendary dub music redord producer and founder of On-U Sound tells host Chal Ravens his story of how a reggae-fanatic teenager went on to become one of the most influential figures within the world of dub, experimental, Raggae, post-Punk, electronica and Hip Hop.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Rush Hour

Monday February 15th, 2021

The latest episode of Carhartt WIP RELEVANT PARTIES is dedicated to Amsterdam-based label Rush Hour. Since its founding in 1997, Rush Hour has been a hotbed of music culture, responsible for outstanding sounds of the genres Afrobeat, Brazil, disco, jazz, soul, as well as house and techno.

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Butter Goods x Charles Mingus

Friday February 12th, 2021

This season, Butter Goods is paying tribute to one of the all-time greats of jazz: Charles Mingus. Honouring and celebrating the life and works of the jazz legend, the brand has created a limited tribute collection in collaboration with the artist’s estate and the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Join us for a glimpse into the genius of Charles Mingus written by Gereon Klug.

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journal.wav No 7 – Charles Mingus Tribute

Friday February 12th, 2021

On the occasion of the Butter Goods x Charles Mingus tribute collection, our friend Dexter curated some Mingus essentials for us. Listen, learn and appreciate the genius!

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – DFA Records

Tuesday December 15th, 2020

The sixth episode of RELEVANT PARTIES is dedicated to NYC’s DFA Records, one of the most influential record labels of the 00s. The Juan MacLean and Shitrobot, longtime artists of the label, reminisce about its formation in New York City back in the days, in an era before social media and streaming platforms.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Public Possession

Monday November 16th, 2020

For the fifth round of RELEVANT PARTIES, host Chal Ravens explores the story and vision of Munich-based label and collective Public Possession. Following the motto »Audio – Visual – Energy«, the label creates an intriguing space between art, music, fashion and events.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Jazzy Sport

Friday October 9th, 2020

Dubbed »The Heart of Japanese Hip Hop Culture«, Jazzy Sport is more than just a record store: cultural hub, independent record label, production company and fashion brand. In the latest episode of Carhartt WIP RELEVANT PARTIES, journalist Chal Ravens explores the world of the Tokyo-based multidisciplinary collective.

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Post Corona Consumerism

Wednesday October 7th, 2020

2020 will go down in history as a special year. A year that has brought the world to a standstill. Adrian Bianco interviewed four creatives from the fashion and culture scene to find out how they experienced the impact of Corona over the past few months and what Post Corona Consumerism might look like for them.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Ghostly International

Wednesday September 16th, 2020

In the latest episode of Carhartt WIP RELEVANT PARTIES, music journalist Chal Ravens talks to Sam Valenti IV, founder and visionary behind Ghostly International from New York City, about how it all began, his inspirations and how Ghostly has been expanding our horizons as a multicultural platform, constantly creating new impulses since 1999.

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COOLumn #003

Friday September 4th, 2020

Yannick & Sebi have put together some of the best T-shirts with statements against racism in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement that deserve more relevance than any logo mania ever did.

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Stones Throw & Ninja Tune

Thursday August 13th, 2020

Carhartt WIP presents RELEVANT PARTIES, a new monthly podcast series about some of the world’s most pioneering and influential independent record labels of all times. Preluding the first two episodes featuring Stones Throw Records and Ninja Tune, we had the chance to chat with the host of the show, music journalist Chal Ravens.

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COOLumn #002

Monday June 15th, 2020

In the second edition of the COOLumn, Sebi & Yannick have curated the best Netfits for post quarantine days. Spoiler: Get ready for nostalgia.

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»The adidas Archive. The Footwear Collection«

Monday June 8th, 2020

A great cross-section of almost 100 years of Dassler sports shoe history is shown, which not only thrills adidas lovers, but everyone with an interest in sports culture, company history and beautiful design.

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Hip-Hop Homeschooling with Caiza

Wednesday April 8th, 2020

Educate yourself in these quarantine days: Caiza has watched and reviewed the 5 most popular Hip-Hop documentaries available on Netflix. Featuring history, culture, beef & business, this is anything but your average lesson.

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COOLumn #001

Wednesday March 25th, 2020

Introducing Yannick & Sebi: Self-proclaimed (or denying) connoisseurs of rap, clothes and pop culture, here to deliver juicy discussions, bold hypotheses and pure entertainment on a regular basis.

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Recap: Robert Winter (Prod. By) – Release Event

Wednesday March 11th, 2020

Last Friday we celebrated the launch of photographer Robert Winter’s book project “(Prod.by)”and the accompanying vinyl compilation at the HHV store. Check out some snapshots of this illustrious gathering.

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journal.wav No 6 – Shot by R.Winter

Tuesday March 10th, 2020

V.Raeter a.k.a. our inhouse creative head Martin has compiled a musical homage to the Hi-Hat Club on the occasion of the release of (Prod.by), the first book by photographer Robert Winter. Beats for days.

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PJ Morton: From New Orleans to the Bretagne

Monday January 20th, 2020

The question »Do you know this man?« next to a photo of PJ Morton could lead to many overwhelmed faces. That’s about to change. Because the Grammy Award winning artist is promoting his third album on a world tour and in addition surprises with a collaboration with French headwear brand BÉTON CIRÉ.