Carhartt Clothing

Louisa Menke Skating for Carhartt




East Side Shirt


Folksy Shirt

East Village Dress

If you're searching for some classic skatewear, take a look at Carhartt's new Spring/Summer collection. This season they're bringing back the checked shirt; firstly in the old school lumber jack style, (see East Side shirt above), and also with a twist, as seen with the East Village Dress.

Board Chicks is also a big fan of Carhartt's classic denim jeans range, from the extra baggy to the ultra slim!! Check out http://www.carhartt-streetwear.com/ for more funky women's wear...

A Little Carhartt History Lesson:
Started in 1889, by Hamilton Carhartt in Michigan, the company began by creating functional hardwearing clothing for labourers and farmers. However in the 1980's Carhartt developed from labour wear to street wear. This change was recognised with the help of rappers like EPMD wearing the brand. In the 1990's, Carhartt became a favourite for ravers and was also featured in the 1995 french film "La Haine". Carhartt is now a reknowned streetwear brand, sponsoring skate and BMX. Pro's.

Carhartt Board Chicks:
Currently Carhartt only sponsor female Dutch skater Louisa Menke, (as above) and French skater Marie Amiguet...Nice work for sponsoring these two lovely ladies, however Board Chicks would like to see even more women on their Skate/BMX teams please!