Carhartt WIP
80% Wool, 15% Polyester
Carhartt WIP Brennan checked wool shirt jacket
$105-$106
Visit storeDripsy review · 8.1/10
Carhartt WIP Brennan Shirt Jacket Review: 14 Months of Demand
Dripsy Editorial · 1 editorial review
The Brennan is Carhartt WIP's checked wool take on the shirt jacket — a men's button-up shirt with the cloth weight to double as a light jacket. The check pattern reads workwear-honest without veering into costume. Four independent boutiques have kept it listed for 14 consecutive months and marked it down to as low as $108 from $216. That kind of re-order staying power is earned, not lucky. Expect a relaxed WIP cut.
Good: Checked wool with real workwear lineage · Stocked 14 months across four boutiques · Up to 50% off original retail
Trade-offs: Still $108-plus at deepest markdown · Wool weight rules out warm months
Buy if you want a checked shirt jacket with proven staying power; skip if you need year-round wear.
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Carhartt WIP
@carharttwip
Sold by Nomad
also at Frisco Shop
Ships from Toronto, Ontario · Est. $131 shipped, duties incl.
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Best price across 2 storesDripsy review
8.1/10
The Brennan is Carhartt WIP's checked wool take on the shirt jacket — a men's button-up shirt with the cloth weight to double as a light jacket. The check pattern reads workwear-honest without veering into costume. Four independent boutiques have kept it listed for 14 consecutive months and marked it down to as low as $108 from $216. That kind of re-order staying power is earned, not lucky. Expect a relaxed WIP cut.
Good: Checked wool with real workwear lineage · Stocked 14 months across four boutiques · Up to 50% off original retail
Trade-offs: Still $108-plus at deepest markdown · Wool weight rules out warm months
About this piece
The Carhartt Work In Progress Brennan Shirt Jacket in Black/Wax is a versatile outerwear piece designed for both style and warmth. This jacket combines Carhartt's signature workwear aesthetic with premium materials for a durable and fashionable garment. - Spread collar - Full button closure - Patch pocket at left chest - Woven stitched label at chest - Regular fit - Yarn dyed fabric - 80% wool, 15% polyester, 5% other plain weave construction - Imported
About Carhartt WIP
Carhartt WIP launched in Europe in 1989, reworking classic American workwear into a street-ready uniform. It keeps Carhartt's durability and utilitarian DNA while bridging skate, music, and contemporary fashion.