Carved in Blue Shops Amsterdam During Denim Days

Carved in Blue Shops Amsterdam During Denim Days

Are you wondering what’s in store during DENIM DAYS in Amsterdam? Carved in Blue headed to the Netherlands early to check out some of our favorite denim stores.   Shopping in Amsterdam is always an experience, while dodging bicycles and trams along crowded narrow cobbelstone streets.   It is remarkable that many stores in Amsterdam have the mens collections on the ground floor and the womens is upstairs; it’s fine to get some extra steps while shopping!

Carved in Blue observations

  • Denim is front and center in lifestyle collections, including accesssories from shoes to bags to hats.
  • The difference is in the details from stitch, embroidery, wash and even merchandising display.
  • Indigo knits are in every collection using various stitches, weights and washes.

ACNE STUDIO (Oude Spiegelstraat 8 )

Always a great mix of denim and sportswear. Excellent chambray dress made of TENCEL® branded lyocell fibers with frayed raw edge.

ALL SAINTS ( Heiligeweg 49)double imgae

The denim selection in Amsterdam is definitely better than NYC. The embroidered detail jacket and jean in the store window is magnicent. Also found a great  tie front dress using a blend of TENCEL® fibers and cotton.

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Incredible display on the second floor of a burnout indigo upstairs showing destruction in a new way. Carved in Blue favorite style is the chambray in 100% TENCEL® fibers used in a women’s bomber and pant.

DENHAM (Hobbernastraat 8, Prinsengracht 493-495)

Denham has 4 stores in Amsterdam and each one has a unique atmosphere

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This is the first stop for Carved in Blue and the women’s section has numerous styles with  TENCEL® fibers including jeans using Candiani fabric.

Pleased to see the women’s shirt and skirt made of 100% TENCEL® fibers in the store window.

G STAR (PC Hooftraat 24-28 , Leidsestraat 11/ 31)

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Walk in Denim promotion for shoes is perfect for indigo lifestyle dressing.

Purchased an incredible supersoft jean in light wash using TENCEL® fibers.

HILFIGER DENIM (P.C. Hooftstraat 125)

An indigo chambray using TENCEL® fibers with discharge print pattern looked great with the Americana look.

LEE (Wolvenstraat 8)

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Excellent sales at Lee! Another chambray dress , bomber shirt using TENCEL® fibers mixed in with classic denim looks.

LEVI’S (Kalverstraat 167)

Classic denim fits updated with seasonal looks like the short jumper in the store window.  Levi’s is re-introducting their iconic sportswear logo tee inspired from the original tee in 1984.

Pepe Jeans ( Kalverstraat 88-90)

Pepe Jeans continues with their customized denim line. The store window has an amazing Lenzing Modal® branded fibers and linen blended jumpsuit with flowing wide leg bottom.  It is styled with a leather jacket –  endless layering possibilities.

SCOTCH and SODA (Huidenstraat 3-5)

The store was so crowded you would think there was a giveaway! Back up the stairs for the women’s department to find some tops with TENCEL® fibers and a really cool tailored blazer using TENCEL® fibers.

TENUE DE NIMES (Elandsgracht 60)

Truly unique store mixing some of the best brands from around the world with the most knowledgeable and friendly staff!

X BANK at the W Hotel (Spuistraat 175)

Must see concept store with a unique mix of fashion, art, and design made in Amsterdam. One interesting piece was this jacket with mixed patches, paint and a poetic pocket.

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Pick up the Denim Days map and list of events found around town and look for the signs in the store windows. Enjoy shopping and let us know if you like the CARVED IN BLUE shopping tips!