For Brooklyn-based artist and designer Andy Fovel, fabrics are a conduit for creativity. His work pieces together textiles—including denim—into patchwork scenes. In addition to artwork, he uses upcycled materials for designs across fashion and home goods like denim jackets and chairs. After moving to New York,...
On May 29–30, 2025, Lenzing brought together 185 industry experts at Hong Kong TENCEL™ Day to explore the theme of “innovation, application development and new technologies.” The expanded two-day format reflected the growing complexity of sustainable textile innovation1 and the industry’s increasing appetite for collaborative...
California-based consultancy Denim Dudes has become a go-to resource for the industry, with leading denim brands turning to its forecasting and strategy solutions. Ten years in, the company founded by designer and forecaster Amy Leverton is moving toward a new subscription model. For years, the consultants...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sedef Uncu Aki, CEO at Gozen. About Dr. Sedef Uncu AkiGozen CEO, Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki, brings 25 years of leadership experience in operations, commercial strategy and business growth, alongside her PhD in Textile Technology & Management. With...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 515. Usually when new material innovations are introduced, they...
Combatting the fashion industry’s environmental footprint is going to take an international initiative. Uniting 1,000 key players in the industry including pioneers, policymakers and innovators, the Global Fashion Summit earlier this month sought to tackle the “Barriers and Bridges” in sustainability, addressing the hurdles and...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Lenzing recently had the pleasure of participating in the Fashion InStyle fair in Hong Kong in April. Recognized as one of Asia’s largest hybrid fashion trade shows, the event provided a valuable platform for Lenzing to showcase its TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers in person...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
As the global fashion industry accelerates its transformation, denim—a timeless staple—is reaching a critical junction in its journey towards sustainability. On May 22 and 23, the prestigious Kingpins Show landed in Hangzhou, China, infusing the city with a fresh wave of denim innovation. Kingpins Show, renowned...
Sourcing diversification has become a top priority for the industry, and at Denim Première Vision in Milan last week on May 21 and 22, attendees had the chance to meet suppliers from all over the global map. Whether buyers were looking to source nearby in Europe or...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...