Evolution of the Carhartt Detroit Jacket

The iconic Carhartt Detroit jacket has been around for nearly 75 years, it's appeared in movies like Interstellar and bridged the workwear/style gap. I took a trip to the Carhartt archive to learn more about the origins of the Carhartt Detroit Jacket, and how the new Icons Re-engineered model compares to the rest.

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I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better.

[OccupiedMuffins]

Union made to India. I wouldn’t mind paying extra for union made carhartt

[MrJruta]

I had the original Detroit. When I finally HAD to replace it I bought the only newer version available, I was a bit disappointed. Not the same

[DaleDenton]

My uncle gave me one in 2009 that I still wear almost every day when it's cold out

[lindboknifeandtool]

My dad has some of that red cushion duck stuff.

Man, I want buttons to affix the collar up for wind lol

[gionevermind]

I just bought one today and freaking love it!!!

[cranna]

I love my old carhartt but their new stuff today sucks!

[HVelez]

In the 90s we was rocking in New York with Timberlands The Hip Hop scene

[rikkansi]

Have you tried Gettees? I've been impressed by their quality and price point.

[bobjohnson]

I still have the 2014 jacket and it was a perfect fit and will always remain in excellent condition as I am now way too fat to wear it now, lols

[DG-xjpm]

How does this compare to LL beans field coat?

[MyFaithShines]

I like how american work clothes are in khaki. In europe its always dark blue or orange😢

[ryandavid]

You can see how much thicker and sturdier they used to make their jackets. The jackets they make now are the same quality as the cheap knockoff jackets from 20 years ago lol

[distantyahoo]

bring back the c95. please. for the love of god.

[michaelgarza]

"WE use to make it like that".... Well buddy I suggest you keep making it like that again. Carhartt has really been going down in quality and YES WE NOTICE.

[hondarakunta]

Still sounds better than made in China

[MegaMuff]

from Union Made to Made in Mexico is truly sad to see :(

[silentmonkey]

These jackets went from being made in America with pride to being made in a foreign country by foreign hands while American citizens are homeless what a disgusting greedy company

[sifuentes]

Bro says “we” like he was out on the factory line 😂. Typical modern carhartt user

[DerFroschsCrackedEgg]

That "identical model" is made in Mexico. What a true American classic made with American blood sweat and tears. What a joke.

[PunkRockGardener]

Sadly no longer Union made and no longer in America