Reality check, Australia: our winter, as cold as it may seem, is some people's summer. For instance, what we call a dead of winter polar bear plunge is a brisk summer morning dip for Michigan residents.
Carhartt started in Dearborn Michigan and, as such, the people behind it know how to make stuff that keeps you warm. This makes sense. You wouldn't buy a bikini from a company in Alaska, right? Conversely, you want your warm weather gear from somewhere that gets ball-shrinkingly, arse-freezingly cold.
Established in 1889, Carhartt built a solid reputation for durable, oh-so-cozy workwear, which eventuated in a following from hardcore hip hop heads and skateboard riders. Carhartt WIP Australia makes all this cozy cool stuff available to us. Their Acrylic Watch Hat keeps you so insulated your head will think it's summer in Sicily even when your feet are freezing in Fargo. Also, these beanies deftly hide the fact you were too lazy to brush - or even wash - your hair this morning. And if your ears are ugly, they can fit all up in this too. Peace!
They're available now in the online store, but thanks to Carhartt we also have one blue Acrylic Watch Hat to give away! To enter, just answer this simple question:
THIS WEEKS QUESTION: The coldest winter I ever spent was
A) A SUMMER IN SAN FRANCISCO
B) WORKING AT A CAR WASH IN MOSCOW
C)
D) SELLING ICE CUBES TO THE ESKIMOS
Send your answer, name and mailing address to
brisbane.win@thethousands.com.au. The winner will be notified by email
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