Carhartt WIP Transforms Galeries Lafayette Window into a Bedroom Installation
Carhartt WIP has unveiled 'Un Lieu à Soi' at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris, presenting its newest clothing line within a styled bedroom instead of a conventional exhibition area. The setup features a bed, desk, vintage television, and posters, symbolizing everyday life and the brand's ties to urban culture. The workwear style of Carhartt WIP has transformed into casual outfits for musicians, skaters, and artists. This installation juxtaposes luxury retail with street imagery, drawing inspiration from the brand's subcultural roots in Europe since the 1990s, including its role in Mathieu Kassovitz's 1995 film 'La Haine.' The nostalgic touches evoke a pre-digital vibe while staying relevant today. Carhartt WIP's archive showcases items from the F/W 2026 collection.
Key facts
- Carhartt WIP presents new collection via bedroom installation 'Un Lieu à Soi'
- Installation located at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris
- Room includes bed, desk, vintage TV, posters, and scattered objects
- Brand's aesthetic rooted in workwear adopted by urban subcultures
- Carhartt appeared in Mathieu Kassovitz's 1995 film 'La Haine'
- Carhartt WIP is currently distributed by Galeries Lafayette
- Official archive includes F/W 2026 collection materials
- Installation evokes pre-digital aesthetic without celebrating past
Entities
Institutions
- Carhartt WIP
- Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Locations
- Paris
- France