Ishin Denshin: A Carhartt WIP Skate Film
Ishin Denshin: A Carhartt WIP Skate Film
Marking Carhartt WIP’s first full-length skate film set in Asia, Ishin Denshin takes viewers deep into Japan’s quiet corners and busy city streets. The film coincides with the expansion of Carhartt WIP’s skate team within Japan and throughout Asia.
Ishin Denshin explores the country’s skate scene – one that endures despite challenging conditions, where the simple act of skating in public can often be met with resistance from local authorities. With a running time of around 20 minutes, the film was shot by longtime Carhartt WIP collaborator Romain Batard, as well as Geoff Campbell, and Kyota Kamei.
Ishin Denshin takes its name from a Japanese phrase loosely translated as “telepathy,” alluding to the unspoken, common language shared by skaters across the globe, capable of transcending communication barriers and cultural norms. Reflecting this, the video brings together an international lineup of Carhartt WIP team riders, where newest member Kyonosuke Yamashita will be making his debut. Joining him are Yuma Takei and Kelly Ishihara from Japan, as well as Eetu Toropainen, Eddie Cernicky, Noah Mahieu, Willow Voges Fernandes, Amélien Foures, Raph Langslow, Max Palmer, and Tanner Burzinski, from across Europe and the US.
A selection of products will accompany the launch of the video, including a graphic t-shirt, sweatshirt, and two hoodies – one of which is exclusive to Japan. A special edition zine dedicated to the project will also be released, with photography from Iseki Nobuo, Romain Batard, Kyota Kamei, and Etienne Chatelain.
Ishin Denshin premieres on YouTube on January 30th, 2026.
Contact
Joseph Biais
jbiais@carhartt-wip.comAbout Carhartt Work In Progress
Established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) develops its own collections based on original Carhartt workwear. The brand combines authentic adaptations of these robust American archetypes, while engaging with the subcultures that have embraced it. This, in turn, has seen Carhartt WIP place itself in a new context and bring forth its own classics.
Carhartt WIP opened its first store in London in 1997 and today operates over 80 brick and mortar locations worldwide. It also has its own skate team and music department, while supporting an array of artists and releasing various in-house publications. Since 2010, Carhartt WIP has worked with a number of like-minded collaborators, including A.P.C., Converse, Fragment Design, Junya Watanabe, Nike, Underground Resistance, and Motown.
Credits
Directed & Edited by Romain Batard
Filmed by Romain Batard, Geoff Campbell & Kyota Kamei
Additional filmers: Otto Ray & Masanori Uruma
Produced by Joseph Biais & Etienne Chatelain
Featuring WIP skaters
Max Palmer
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