Makers
02 Sep Transformers Foundation Board Members on Denim’s Ethical Evolution
Recognizing the need for change and enacting transformation are two different things. Earlier this year, the denim industry thought leader turned into action as it turned its Kingpins Transformers content programming into an NGO centered on taking the industry in a more sustainable, responsible direction. This...
31 Aug How Trim Makers are Helping to Build a More Sustainable Jean
As the denim industry continues its push to make less impactful jeans, it can’t overlook the less visible components that go into these garments. While much of the eco-friendly focus has been on the materials that go into denim textiles, trims—including thread, buttons, zippers and care labels—also contribute to...
28 Aug Carved in Blue Wins Prestigious Content Marketing Award
Since its start four years ago, Lenzing’s Carved in Blue blog has sought to connect the denim world through storytelling. The Lenzing Denim Team is pleased to announce that Carved in Blue has been named Best Topic-Specific Blog at the 2020 Content Marketing Awards. Out of a field of...
24 Aug Advance Teams with Paolo Gnutti on Innovative, Responsible Denim
Denim weaver Advance Denim is blending Eastern and Western aesthetics by joining forces with Italian denim specialist Paolo Gnutti. Known for his innovative creations, such as denim with metallic threads and 3-D designs, Paolo brings an artistic touch to the partnership. Along with design creativity, the collection also reflects both parties’...
19 Aug Rasen Textile on Market Changes and Turkey’s Denim Outlook
Denim suppliers have been tested during the pandemic, and finding ways to adapt has been crucial. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Rasen Textile is among the producers that have rethought elements of their business to navigate the crisis. Despite the adjustments, the laundry and garment maker remains focused on a central...
27 Jul Ace Gold Green Brings Circular Touch to the Classic Tee
Adriano Goldschmied and Beau Lawrence have kept busy during the COVID-19 lockdown with a new denim-adjacent endeavor. Leveraging their combined 70 years in the denim business, Adriano and Beau are making over the classic T-shirt with the Type One Tee, a concept rooted in circularity. Made out...
22 Jul Gen Z Weighs in on Greenwashing and Fashion’s Future
COVID-19 has disrupted life as usual for all age groups, but Gen Z is facing coming of age milestones during the pandemic, including college graduation. Born between the mid 1990s and the early 2010s, Gen Z accounts for 40 percent of all global consumers, with $143...