NYC Carhartt store

[bburtner@moran]

Just this past weekend my daughter and wife were in NYC, they went into a new Carhartt store and were looking for the Carhartt pants I wear,(I buy them locally on Staten Island @Nate`s Menswear,in Port Richmond for 35.00.The place did not have the type,but the price of regular tan heavy type work pants was 150.00!The salesman said they were european,so what is the difference?

 

[normanf]

Just this past weekend my daughter and wife were in NYC, they went into a new Carhartt store and were looking for the Carhartt pants I wear,(I buy them locally on Staten Island @Nate`s Menswear,in Port Richmond for 35.00.The place did not have the type,but the price of regular tan heavy type work pants was 150.00!The salesman said they were european,so what is the difference?

Not made in China? It may be worth the premium.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Looked at their online store and nothing over 95 bucks.

Carhartt pants

 

[Edward]

Just this past weekend my daughter and wife were in NYC, they went into a new Carhartt store and were looking for the Carhartt pants I wear,(I buy them locally on Staten Island @Nate`s Menswear,in Port Richmond for 35.00.The place did not have the type,but the price of regular tan heavy type work pants was 150.00!The salesman said they were european,so what is the difference?

Where are they normally made? If they usually produce them in the Far East, chances are you could simply be paying double for the higher labour costs plus the cachet that a lot of folks attach to the "not made in China" tag. Without comparing them directly with both in hand, based on experience with other brands I wouldn't like to assume there was any appreciable difference in quality.

 

[Edward]

Looked at their online store and nothing over 95 bucks.

Carhartt pants

Looks like yet another thing that's significantly cheaper in the US than over here!

 

[Feraud]

Just this past weekend my daughter and wife were in NYC, they went into a new Carhartt store and were looking for the Carhartt pants I wear,(I buy them locally on Staten Island @Nate`s Menswear,in Port Richmond for 35.00.The place did not have the type,but the price of regular tan heavy type work pants was 150.00!The salesman said they were european,so what is the difference?

Where in NYC was the store? The price is likely due to the cost of operating a brick and mortar shop in the city.

 

[bl@ster]

Was it their heritage WIP (Work In Progress) line?

If so, it has some great stuff. ie:

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Carhartt_Mens.html

 

[Nigel]

The salesman said they were european,so what is the difference?

He probably meant that they were from the Carhartt European range which is more streetwear than workwear. I think bl@ster has it correct, see here.

 

[bburtner@moran]

That`s the place,too expensive let`s be real about it...

 

[Tomasso]

too expensive let`s be real about it...

Sadly, their price-point would be considered moderate for streetwear these days.

 

[Lefty]

Was it their heritage WIP (Work In Progress) line?

If so, it has some great stuff. ie:

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Carhartt_Mens.html

The Ropers are fantastic in every respect but the rise. I sold mine because they're the lowest rise I've ever seen on a pair of guy's pants.

 

[ButteMT61]

Stick to the online store or even Ebay. I also got good Carhartt deals on Amazon.

 

[Feraud]

The Ropers are fantastic in every respect but the rise. I sold mine because they're the lowest rise I've ever seen on a pair of guy's pants.

Thanks for that bit of info. I wondered about the rise and now have the answer.

 

[svennex]

How much of Carhartt's regular American range is still made in USA?

Last year i bought a J01 Detroit jacket and i recently got a j140 active jacket. Both were made in USA.

 

[Tomasso]

How much of Carhartt's regular American range is still made in USA?

Who knows; they're a private concern so there's no way to find out. That said, they've been operating factories in Mexico for years.

 

[EmergencyIan]

I really like that washed Carhartt heritage Work In Progress State Coat.

- Ian

 

[kpma]

carhartt wip (europe) is pretty different in terms of fit and some of the material used.
it's also more streetwear than workwear.

pretty popular too in japan and hong kong.

check out this video for a better insight into it:
http://www.complex.com/style/2011/10/video-a-look-inside-the-carhartt-work-in-progress-new-york-shop

 

[Fifty150]

In my local area, there are several different stores that carry work wear. First, there are the department stores. Sears carries several brands, and can have great deals when there are sales and coupons. Then there are the mom & pop type stores that carry a mixture of work wear and surplus type stuff. Their prices are pretty much in line with MSRP. Then there are the trendy boutiques in hip, upscale neighborhoods. They sell these as fashion items, and the prices are marked up.

I tend to favor the mom & pop shops. Better service. They know their product. And most of the time, they have experience in using the product. They'll tell you if there is a weak seam in a particular line, not enough room in the shoulders for swinging your arms, and if the pockets are placed correctly and big enough.

The fashion boutiques usually employ trendy kids who are more concerned about "the look". They know nothing about actually "working" in these clothes, but have a keen eye for what is "pretty" when you're dancing in a club.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

In the real world I do maintenance work in a large factory have been doing now for 30 years. Work wear is my daily attire and what I wear normally.Carhartt is a popular colthing line for those in my line of work.

 

[Viper Man]

Sadly, their price-point would be considered moderate for streetwear these days.

Really? Jeez, it sucks to be poor.