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 518. Between tariffs, geopolitical tension, transportation upheaval and other...
Denim is having a full-circle moment, as one of the earliest materials used in the production of jeans—hemp—experiences a resurgence. But the way hemp is being used today looks nothing like how the fiber was incorporated into workwear of the 1800s. It’s typically blended with...
Sum London’s brand identity already spans continents, but the London-based label recently went Transatlantic with a runway show staged at New York Fashion Week. Reflecting founder Margaret Sam’s Chinese heritage and British upbringing, Sum London is designed with an East-meets-West lens. Her capsule collection presented during...
Ruedi Karrer is clear about his position on denim: It should be raw. For half a century, he has been collecting worn and heavily faded denim. Over time, this hobby blossomed into the nonprofit Jeans Museum in Zurich, which can be visited by request. Ruedi, who...
At Carved in Blue, we believe denim is more than just fabric—it’s a story of people, passion and purpose. Our new series, Meet the Makers, shines a light on the designers, artisans and innovators shaping the future of denim. Through their personal stories and creative...
In Ian Berry’s hands, denim jeans turn into immersive works of art. Identifying as an artist who just happens to use denim as a medium, Ian takes the fabric and uses it like paint to create layered, textured depictions of subjects like portraits and slices...
On July 22, Lenzing presented an exciting new exhibition and series of events curated by the art institution Cittadellarte, the Fondazione Pistoletto, Accademia Unidee and Fashion B.E.S.T. at the Castello Gamba, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Châtillon, northern Italy. The exhibition explores the...
Couture-style artistry and eco-conscious processes are converging in Jeanologia’s Denim Mètiers project. Volume one of Denim Mètiers is The Laser Atelier, which uses the finishing technique to achieve unexpected looks. While laser is typically associated with treatments like vintage fading and workwear-style details, Jeanologia’s creations elevate...
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 517. Christine Lindebak’s current career path in clothes making...
Dutch denim brand G-Star is no stranger to artist tie-ups. Over the years, the label has worked with creatives including furniture designer Maarten Baas, industrial designer Marc Newson, photographer-filmmaker Anton Corbijn and musician-slash-fashion creator Pharrell Williams. In its latest mashup, G-Star teamed up with taxidermy artisans...
Among the hurdles in denim recyclability is the prevalence of trims, including buttons and rivets. Whether jeans are headed for mechanical or chemical recycling, these metal pieces cannot be processed along with the rest of the garments. Trim manufacturer YKK’s Türkiye facility has introduced a solution...
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 516. Man-made cellulosic fibers and paper may both be...