On July 19, KARHU joins forces with American workwear brand Stan Ray to release Invite Your Friends – a tribute to community, friendship, and the connections that bring meaningful collaboration to life.

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Rooted in a spirit of togetherness, Invite Your Friends captures the values that define both brands – a shared sense of purpose, camaraderie, and creative exchange that runs through every detail of the collaboration.

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The KARHU x Stan Ray Fusion XT blends Finnish performance DNA with a distinctly American workwear edge, uniting technical design and everyday functionality in one bold silhouette.

Designed for those who move with purpose, the silhouette blends technical craftsmanship with everyday wearability – brought to life through Hickory Stripe denim.

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Hickory stripes are a staple of classic American workwear – best known from the dungarees and oil-stained chore coats worn by railroad workers.

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At Stan Ray, this fabric represents years of hard wear – gradually aging, fading, and developing a unique patina over time.

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This wear and the unique fading process inspired the project’s color palette: desaturated hickory tones that reimagine classic dark blue and natural white into something more playful and colorful.

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The workwear charm remains – just reinterpreted in a more relaxed, colorful way. It’s a perfect match for KARHU’s Fusion XT, a functional cross trainer from the '90s known for its muted pastel tones.

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Each pair of the KARHU x Stan Ray Fusion XT comes with a special tote bag that reflects Stan Ray’s core values: durable, functional, and hard-wearing – all with a playful wink.

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The KARHU x Stan Ray Fusion XT Invite Your Friends will be released on July 19 and will be available at the following retailers: ‍

43einhalb, AFEW Store, Asphaltgold, Glückstreter, HHV, Schrittmacher, Supremestars, SUPPA and UnderPressure.

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