In 1998, Mark Valade, Hamilton Carhartt’s great-grandson, became the president of Carhartt. Under his leadership, the company established operations in Europe and a global E-commerce business.

Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Valade is the great-grandson of company founder Hamilton Carhartt, who founded Carhartt in Detroit in 1889. Metro Times reached out to Carhartt to confirm the authenticity of the email.

The year was 1889: transportation by train was all the rage, progression and development were the zeitgeist of the era and workwear — clothing that could stand up to the rigors of industrial life — ...

The founding principal and expanded ecosystem According to the company, what started as founder Hamilton Carhartt’s goal of building a better bib for railroad workers has since evolved into ...

Carhartt's winter clearance sale is offering 40% off a wide selection of essentials, including flannels, outerwear, and work pants, including the loose fit washed duck insulated pant. If you’ve ...

Carhartt was founded by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889 to serve customers like Carter. After talking with a railroad engineer, Carhartt realized there was a need for high-quality workwear.

Carhartt was founded by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889 to serve customers like Carter. After talking with a railroad engineer, Carhartt realized there was a need for high-quality workwear.

Detroit founding Hamilton Carhartt, known by friends and family as "Ham," started the company as a horse-and-wagon operation selling five-and-dime goods in the Detroit area.

It was founded by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889 and has stayed in the family ever since, so it’s never strayed from its core values of dependability, honesty and trust.

To ensure they’re getting those tools right, they do the exact same thing Hamilton Carhartt did 131 years ago–they talk to the workers. “Being close to the consumer is important,” said Ewy.