Carhartt’s Secret Spinoff Brand Unearths New Finds from the Company’s Vault

Wyling Welling, led by the great-great granddaughter of Hamilton Carhartt, revisits vintage workwear from the company’s vault.

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By Jack Seemer

Published May 7, 2026

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Carhartt makes a damn fine jacket. But its reputation goes well beyond outerwear.

Founded in the late 1800s, the company is famous for remaining under family ownership, despite decades of change that transformed the brand into a cultural powerhouse.

That’s not about to change, even with a new spinoff brand in the wings.

Two models wearing tan Carhartt jackets and brown boots, one seated on a stool and the other standing with white pants against a dark backdrop. — Wylie Welling is a new Carhartt offshoot focused on vintage pieces from the brand’s past.

Led by Gretchen Valade, the great-great granddaughter of Hamilton Carhartt, Wylie Welling is a recently launched offshoot dedicated to celebrating Carhartt’s rich heritage.

Instead of reissuing archival pieces wholesale, however, Valade and her team source and upcycle vintage garments, before selling them as one-of-kind grails from decades past.

“Wylie Welling celebrates the character and unique wear of each individual piece,” the brand says on its website.

Stack of folded tan and brown Carhartt work pants on a blue chair with metal legs. — Each Wylie Welling garment is a one-of-a-kind piece that highlights patina, rather than hiding it.

Person with tattoos on head and arms holding a beige jacket in a clothing store. — Teams in Detroit and California source and mend vintage pieces found through secondhand channels.

Bottoms up

That ethos is easy to spot from its second collection, rolling out just one month removed from the first drop.

“You told us what you like and what you want more of, and we listened,” reads an email sent out to newsletter subscribers. “For Collection 02 we narrowed in on a common request: more pants in more sizes.”

Blue denim carpenter jeans with large front pockets and brass rivets laid flat on a light surface. — Collection 02 focuses on pants, which include blue denim.

“Our team has curated a selection of over three dozen pants in a range of size and color,” it adds. “These styles have been thoughtfully restored, exhibiting darning work over small holes, patches and hem repairs while preserving the legacy of transformation.”

Brown fabric with a darker brown square patch sewn on and visible stitching along the edges. — Each piece has a unique level of detailing from Valade’s team.

Close-up of a beige denim pocket with visible stitching and slight distressed details. — The collection is comprised of different styles and materials, including the brand’s famous duck canvas.

Availability and pricing

Collection 02 is available now on Wylie Welling’s website.

Styles range from single-knee blue denim to reinforced work pants in Carhartt’s classic duck canvas.

Prices start at $195 and top out at $325, with each each piece available in a unique size and finish.

Brown workwear-style pants with large front pockets and frayed hems laid flat on a beige surface.

Wylie Welling Collection 02

$195 at Wylie Welling

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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