This set of bibs is “NOT FOR SALE!” They were originally purchased by my parents for their first born grandson, who is now 25 years old! But that only starts the story. Around 1985 a small pair of Carhartt unlined bib overalls were ordered for Brendan, who was born in January. After he grew out of them his younger brother was next. As owners of a general store in a small community, the idea to pass them around, “Just for fun!” seemed perfect. Well, over 2o different children have worn these bibs and they look great!. Faded and soft….just right!
My three children who are now 13, 11 and 3 have worn them…of course! Who would have ever thought such fun could come out of these little bibs. I smile every time someone asks about them.
Only certain people are cut out to be leaders. They are not afraid to be in charge and it comes natural to them.
I believe true leaders are born with that natural ability, it is not learned. Don’t get me wrong great leaders have to always keep learning but the natural leadership skill was already there.
Meet Mark, he is about as comfortable as anyone can get, even when the pressure is on. The ”hot seat” is where most leaders are tested. Mark is a thinker and because he is not impulsive on the job, he has earned the respect of many. And when things are not going as they should, he is not afraid to ” ruffle feathers”.
A great leader should have the knowledge and skills to do any job that he is overseeing. Today, too many college graduates get hired into positions of authority and have never physically done the particular job that they are now over seeing… What is wrong with that picture?.. but it happens. Good thing there are older, experienced laborers doing the work who don’t want to be the boss!!
Carhartt is a well respected work clothing manufacturer who knows what laborers want. From workers in bib overalls to the supervisor in casual looking denim and twill… and more.
When you think of Carhartt work clothing you think of insulated cold weather gear. Not So!
Where ever there is work to be done, no matter the temperature, Carhartt has the right work clothes and overalls. Decades of improving features and adding extras is what keeps Carhartt so popular with the working person. Today’s cargo shorts even have a cell phone pocket. Now that’s keeping with the times!
Hobbies are one thing Horses yet another. Every little girl dreams of having a horse to love. They have had the gold fish, the hamster, the cat , the dog, the lizard?, and they will never ask for another pet as long as they live!!!??!!! If they could just have a HORSE!!!
Next question. Will you promise to feed it?, love it?, exercise it?, clean stalls?, ….. Can I have that in Writing??? All is fine and good in the nice weather… but then January rolls around and the snow is drifting… it is 15 degrees out and putting on lined overalls and going to the barn does not sound like fun!…. Sled riding yes….. cleaning stalls 
. now the real test begins. Did we get the promise in writing? Will I give my kids the horses they want? Do they fully realize how much work it will require? Stay tuned for all the answers and more…. right here on Work Clothing blog…where everyday has the potential to be dramatic!!
My previous post showed the freshly excavated hillside and here is our proposed 23 million dollar dream school. What a joy to think that a triple A school, whose graduating classes are under 100 students, will soon boast such a beautiful facility.
The junior high students who will attend here don’t have a grasp on what is coming! But they will! This project will require dozens of construction experts and the local Carhartt bib overall dealer has already made them aware of just how close they are to a store that specializes in quality work clothing. In the next two years of construction, I am certain that many of us will be watching closely so as to not miss a thing!
One local individual had the first vision and now a 23 million dollar high school is being built on this hillside, and from what I am told, it will be one of the nicest facilities in the state of WV. Hamilton Carhartt had a vision and even with humble beginnings he knew what he was going to become and never lost sight of it. Visions are realized with time, hard work and investments by people who believe. Who would think that a simple piece of clothing, such as Carhartt bibs would turn into a multi- million dollar manufacturing business.
With all the new fangled gadgets to steal their attention, there was no doubt that these children were finding the antique toys very entertaining. How refreshing!! Just so happens my little man was wearing his Carhartt jeans, manufactured by a company that was founded in 1889!
Wow, I wonder what kinds of toys the children of that day were playing with.
Carhartt Clothing, a manufacturer of bib overalls and men’s work clothes has done it again! The ladies can’t complain about this new shade. Raspberry jackets and vests, made with same durable construction as all of their products but oh so pretty in pink…. raspberry pink to be exact. We girls have always loved Carhartt products too, but never have we had such a pretty color to choose from. This jacket and vest are lined with sherpa and we even have cute knit hats to go with them. What fun…. It ALMOST …… Almost …. makes me want cold weather…..NOT!!!
Here’s a vision… You are hungry for apple pie… Do you choose the one in a white box with generic looking labelling one or do you choose the one in the kraft brown box with colorful labelling and a picture of an apple tree… I would guess.. and even bet… that even though the pies may be exactly the same, that most will choose the one that looks old fashioned , an apple pie, just like Grandma used to make!
Presentation is everything! Marketing is huge! We love restaurants, like Cracker Barrel , that take us back a few years… to a quieter time. When we imagine that people didn’t have problems!! Families got up at sunrise and worked only during the daylight hours!!
Wake UP! Shift work is commonplace and we live in a busy world. But, We still love the county feel! Hammel’s Carhartt Clothing shop is all about country appeal. So if you are ever in Pleasant Valley WV and you want to visit a truly historic General Store, stop by! Get a lollipop out of the old hanging scale and put your wrapper in the mason jar that sits on the antique candy case! Enjoy the atmosphere and if the owner isn’t too busy, she will share a story or three!
Hamilton Carhartt, the founder of Carhartt clothing, was born in 1881 and at the age of 26 was married . Three years later he established a wholesale furnishings business under the name Hamilton Carhartt & Co. Five years later he converted the operation into clothing manufacturing. At age 82, after decades of hard work and success, and 56 years of marriage, Hamilton Carhartt and his wife died together in a car accident. His son, Wylie Carhartt continued company operations after the deaths of his parents and after 22 years was succeeded in 1959 as head of the company by his son-in-law, Robert C. Valade. In 1998,upon the passing of Robert C., Mark Valade continued in his fathers footsteps and continues to run the company today.
Hamiltons grand-daughter, wife to Robert Valade, Gretchen Valade has given a great amount of her wealth to others. Fun fact… Gretchen loves Jazz music and has been, instrumental, pardon the pun, in keeping it alive in Chicago IL.