Every month, Carved in Blue scours the web for the hottest topics in the sector—from who’s making what, to what’s innovative and new, to how consumers are shifting and what they’re buying. Here’s a look at what we are reading this month: Climate Researchers on the Most...
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. Pierette Scavuzzo is...
The denim industry has a strong sense of community. And one of the major forces facilitating and strengthening these relationships is the calendar of global denim events. On the most recent episode of our Blue Cast podcast, Tricia Carey was joined by Joanne Schouten, an independent...
This Blue Cast episode, Tricia Carey talks with independent creative project manager Joanne Schouten from Denim Days. Joanne is on a mission to create a positive impact on people and the planet, with over 20 years of experience, working in (inter)national fashion and denim events. Her...
Five years ago this week, Lenzing officially launched our TENCEL™ lyocell with REFIBRA™ technology fibers. REFIBRA™ became the FIRST commercially available cellulosic fiber with recycled content, changing the game for circularity. Providing a reuse solution to textile waste, REFIBRA™ uses cotton fabric scraps as a feedstock...
Fashion shouldn’t be a choice between sustainability and style. And lower impact inputs don’t have to mean a staid finished product. This is the idea behind Blue of a Kind, an Italian fashion company that upcycles vintage products and scraps into new, contemporary circular garments. Beyond...
Last month, Lenzing appointed Krishna Manda, co-lead and senior manager of sustainability integration, as its new vice president of corporate sustainability. Located in Lenzing, Austria, Manda has been with the Lenzing Group for the past 10 years in various capacities and has played an instrumental role in...
We’ve all been spending more time at home lately, but leisure dressing doesn’t have to mean a loss of style. And work-from-home attire can be both smart and soft. This mix of chic, city-ready clothing and comfort is the crux of Lenzing’s recent collaboration with Pakistan’s...
One of the key pillars of sustainability is protecting precious natural resources like water and soil. As a solution, circularity reduces the consumption of both finite and renewable resources by enabling reuse. For Vietnam’s XDD Denim, recycling is a pivotal part of its sustainability strategy. Water...
The new year is often a time of introspection and self-improvement. For those who made resolutions, pursuing a career goal is one of the most popular goals; 16 percent of individuals in an Economist/YouGov survey said they were setting job targets for 2022. Listen to the...
Creating sustainable change in the fashion and lifestyle industries relies on collective action. We can all learn from each other’s best practices and wins to move the needle forward. This concept of community is central to the Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network, a new platform for...
Denim is a community, but for the past few years, there have been scant opportunities for the industry to come together in person. In 2022, Denim Days is looking toward a return to live events, gathering bluebloods in Amsterdam. Started in 2014, Denim Days is a...