Carhartt, Streetwear, and the Never Ending Search for Authenticity

Workwear as streetwear is back in a big way, and has been for a few years. Carhartt went from a brand supplying uniforms to railway workers to a streetwear staple with designer collaborations. To what extent is this trend appropriative, and to what extent is it a symbol of the ubiquitous nature of durable, affordable clothing?