For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
Sustainability has become a ubiquitous topic in fashion today, but it wasn’t always. One of the pioneers to envision an improved industry was entrepreneur Marci Zaroff. Marci originated and trademarked the term “ecofashion” in 1995. In the mid-‘90s, she also discovered TENCEL™ fibers and began...
This Blue Cast episode, Tricia Carey talks with Marci Zaroff, founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp. Marci Zaroff coined the term “ECOfashion” in 1995 and is an internationally recognized ECOlifestyle expert, educator, innovator, author and serial ecopreneur. She is the founder/CEO of ECOfashion Corp—a “Greenhouse of...
Since TENCEL™’s launch 30 years ago, the fiber brand has prioritized providing solutions for the fashion industry’s needs. Today, companies’ challenges largely revolve around sustainability—including climate change, water consumption, chemicals and material use. As Caroline Ledl, head of product management at Lenzing, explained, TENCEL™ fibers...
For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
After decades working in denim and fashion for retailers and labels like Wrangler, H&M, C&A and more, David Tring is charting a new course. Earlier this year, he retired from Lee Jeans and launched The Magic of Denim Consultancy. He is also partnering with universities...
Denim manufacturer Soorty opened its showroom doors on July 18 and 19 to showcase its collaborations. During the two days, visitors had a chance to see the different collections made in collaboration with industry partners. Additionally participants could engage in the Denim Curiosity Table...
For about 15 years, a capstone project at the Fashion Institute of Technology has given students 13 weeks to build a denim brand from scratch—including fabric development and design. Since its start, approximately 1,000 students have participated. “We expected a lot from the students; we got...
Blue Lenz is our YouTube channel devoted to denim. Check out the channel for the best denim videos from our Carved in Blue conversations, mill partners and brands. Catch up with some of our favorite recent videos: CBL X Miles Johnson 2 A Lighter Touch Advance Denim -...
Kingpins Show was back in New York for the first time in over two years from July 20-21. The denim community traveled from around the globe to the Big Apple to mingle, browse, learn and be inspired. At the show, TENCEL™ celebrated our 30th anniversary....
Educational initiatives allow the denim industry to create a bridge to the next generation of designers. A recently wrapped five-week project at London’s Central Saint Martins saw 30 second year BA Menswear students creating a full head-to-toe denim outfit. Denim design consultants Mohsin Sajid, Sue...
Pakistan-based mill AGI Denim’s art gallery arm is celebrating the color indigo through an exhibition that puts a blue-tinted lens on global cities. “Exquisite Blue Towers” at AGI’s gallery@ space in New York's Chelsea neighborhood will showcase work by artists Holly E. Brown, Juan Manuel Gomez...