Few garments have traversed decades, cultures, and subcultures with the same quiet confidence as the Carhartt WIP OG Active Jacket. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Carhartt WIP presents the OG Active Jacket 50th Anniversary Edition, a capsule anniversary collection that reimagines the 1975 original while preserving its enduring spirit.
A legacy in motion
The anniversary collection spans four reversible designs, each one a testament to Carhartt WIP’s ability to evolve without losing touch with its roots. The lineup includes two Dearborn Canvas styles, a denim reinterpretation, and a leather edition—each marked with a commemorative Square Label.
The black canvas jacket features a bold red lining, paying tribute to the first-ever Active Jacket, while the Hamilton Brown version pairs with a new camo trebark motif, balancing nostalgia and contemporary flair. The denim model offers a stone-bleached finish on one side and a diamond-quilted sateen reverse detailed with anniversary patches and embroidery. Completing the collection, the leather edition introduces a refined edge, contrasting luxury with the rugged Hamilton Brown Dearborn Canvas on its reverse.
The evolution of the Carhartt WIP OG Active Jacket
Originally introduced in 1975, the Carhartt WIP OG Active Jacket was designed to bridge functionality and comfort. Its form was inspired by the hooded zip sweatshirt but rebuilt for resilience, with a reinforced outer shell and an insulated lining to withstand the demands of labor and lifestyle alike.
By 1997, Carhartt WIP had introduced its own interpretation of the classic—the now-iconic OG silhouette. Defined by its oversized fit, triple stitching, and signature gold-tone hardware, it became a staple in wardrobes across skateboarding, hip-hop, cinema, and underground culture. What began as workwear evolved into a cultural artifact: durable, adaptable, and unmistakably authentic.
A celebration of authenticity
The new anniversary editions, available from October 30th, 2025, through select global retailers, Carhartt WIP stores, and online via carhartt-wip.com and the Carhartt WIP App, encapsulate five decades of evolution. Each jacket is not only a garment but a narrative—of craftsmanship, endurance, and identity.
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