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
Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) is a clothing brand that adapts and modifies the core products of the pioneering American workwear brand Carhartt to create its own collections. Established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, the brand’s audience is as likely to associate its iconic yellow ‘C’ motif with late 90s hip hop videos or skate clips as they are with factories or manual labor. This distinction is key when defining Carhartt WIP.
Carhartt WIP engages with different cultural spheres: from Detroit and Berlin’s symbiotic techno scenes, to skateboarding and its communities that span Paris, New York, and Seoul, to the contemporary art world. The brand channels these influences, reflecting the culture that has formed around it. This can be seen and felt in its collections, imagery, and collaboration partners. Today, Carhartt WIP operates over 100 brick and mortar retail stores across Europe, Asia, and the US, as well as working with select wholesale clients.
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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