Individuals in the denim industry are focused on making goods that wind up in other people’s wardrobes, but how do they curate their own closets? This series offers an inside look into the personal style and shopping behavior of the people behind jeans. Rowan Hunt is...
It may be hard to believe, but it’s been about two years since the globe first went into lockdowns for the pandemic. Soon after, Carved in Blue asked our friends to film their thoughts about their feelings about Covid-19 and staying home more than ever...
Indigo dyeing may have originated with plants, but often the blue hue used for jeans is far from natural. Sarah Bellos is on a mission to bring indigo dyeing back to its plant-based roots. Based in Tennessee, Sarah is the founder and CEO of Stony Creek...
Sarah Bellos is the founder and CEO of Stony Creek Colors, the world's only certified 100 percent plant-based indigo dye manufacturer. A graduate of the Cornell University Agriculture School with a degree in Natural Resources Management, Sarah has 15-plus years of leadership experience, having previously...
While denim is a timeless textile, there is an almost limitless array of aesthetics and attitudes that can be conveyed using the ubiquitous fabric. A recurring project between Ravensbourne University London and Kingpins Show is centered on the idea of denim creativity and innovation. The seventh...
Individuals in the denim industry are focused on making goods that wind up in other people’s wardrobes, but how do they curate their own closets? This series offers an inside look into the personal style and shopping behavior of the people behind jeans. For Officina+39’s creative...
Denim can be a dirty business, with harsh chemicals and resource-heavy processes, but sustainable champions are working to make blue jeans greener. For the first episode of Lenzing’s Solutionist podcast series with the Fashion Impact Fund, Tricia Carey spoke with one of these sustainability creators: Miko...
Miko Underwood is the founder/designer of Oak & Acorn ~ Only for the Rebelles, the first sustainable brand in Harlem, NY. A denim expert and innovator, with nearly 20 years of wash, product and brand development, Miko has become a leading voice in the sustainable...
To achieve a more sustainable fashion industry, one of the top items to tackle is waste. Production and consumption have grown in recent years, creating a speedier cycle from creation to disposal. With more manufacturing also comes more cutting scraps that often get tossed. In...
For Pakistani textile mill Azgard9, the future of fashion is sustainability. The innovation-focused vertical manufacturer is charging ahead with concepts designed to make denim and apparel more ethical and environmentally friendly. Azgard9’s developments are also focused on making garments that have an impact on the health...
This Women’s History Month, the focus is on “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” This theme intends to explore the healing and caring contributions of women in years past, as well as the frontline medical workers in the present. Outside the realm of human health, women are also...
Individuals in the denim industry are focused on making goods that wind up in other people’s wardrobes, but how do they curate their own closets? This series offers an inside look into the personal style and shopping behavior of the people behind jeans. Ralph Tharpe is...