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Carhartt WIP present the fifth installment of their popular Sound of Detroit Series. The latest collaboration is with Detroit's iconic Starta Records, the short lived Jazz, Funk and fusion label from the late 60's and early 70's. Starta Records was formed in the wake of the Detroit riots of 67' and 68' as a cathartic reaction, to educate and create awareness. Formed and run by artists it was established in an art gallery come-live venue and started the first university Jazz music program. The short lived label was only responsible for the release of 10 records in it's time. When DJ Amir Abdullah, one half of DJ duo Kon & Amir , was commissioned in 2010 to create a lost youth exhibit for a Detroit online museum he choose to appraise Strata. He showcased their huge impact by re-issuing their back catalogue through his own label 180 Proof Records. In honour of this Carhartt WIP have teamed up with DJ Amir Abdullah to create a capsule collection influ...

Carhartt 's great new Brand Book No.9 for Spring/Summer 2013 is now in stock at Fat Buddha Store . The focus is on The Sound Of Detroit and is showcased well on the front cover in the shape of a record. The Brand Book features the brands Men's and Women's catalogue for spring/summer taking in the labels Heritage line, and all manner of exclusives. The brand book also covers the music scene and artists to emerge from the motor city of Detroit over the years, from Motown to The Stooges to Moodymann, Cybotron and back again. This is No 9 in the series and definitely worth a read. You can check out some pics from the upcoming collection of Tees, with more to follow including The White Stripes and Parlimentfunkadelic's Eddie Hazel's Dames, Games & Guitar Thang's sleeve cover. Carhartt 's brand book No.9 is available in store and online now to purchase at Fat Buddha Store . We also have stock of previous brand books available if you happened t...