The start of a new season offers an opportunity to evaluate your wardrobe and potentially fill in a gap as the weather turns. If you are on the hunt for denim pieces to round out your closet, the team behind Carved in Blue has pulled together...
Consumers are paying more attention to the fiber content in their clothing. Creators on social media are showing themselves pitching polyester garb and searching for natural materials. Gen Z has taken the synthetic backlash outside of fashion, adopting the term “polyester” as an insult lobbed...
Courtesy of Kingpins At Kingpins Show New York last week, some key challenges were front of mind for many exhibitors and attendees. The sourcing map continues to shift as companies manage risk, and costs are increasing across the board. However, one bright spot was the increasing move...
Ahead of the official calendar start to summer, the Northern Hemisphere is beginning to experience some warmer weather. In the hotter climate, we seek out lighter washes, airy denim weights and drapey textures. TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal are ideal wardrobe warriors when the weather heats up....
Just a few weeks after Kingpins Amsterdam, the Lenzing Denim team was on the road again for the trade fair’s latest edition in China. The two-day show from May 21 to 22 gathered the entire denim supply chain at the ADM Center in Hangzhou. As Kingpins...
Fibers are the building blocks of our clothing, and textile and apparel designers and developers have a growing array of choices at their disposal. Feeding into these decisions are countless priorities—from sustainability and aesthetics to performance and pricing. 2026 has already thrown countless curveballs at the...
Denim has a distinctive culture, and that personality has been on display during the fourth edition of the Hong Kong Denim Festival. Held at Harbour City, the festival was organized by the Hong Kong Design Institute, part of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), and presented with...
The TENCEL™ Denim team had a busy week in Amsterdam that started even before we arrived at Kingpins Show. We kicked off the festivities on Tuesday at a Transformers Foundation event with the title “Equity in Innovation: How do we balance the scales with the value chain?”...
Los Angeles has been the setting for some iconic denim moments, and soon it will be the home of a denim-focused museum and educational hub. The Denim Institute and Museum, slated to open next June, is the brainchild of denim designer Loren Cronk and L’Agence CEO...
Each year, the Hong Kong Design Institute showcases students’ work at the “New Fashion Force” show. Held on July 8 this year, the presentation featured looks from about 30 Higher Diploma in Fashion Design graduates. Some of the graduates’ designs will also be featured as part...
The TENCEL™ Denim team was in New York last week for the latest edition of Kingpins Show. Against a challenging global climate, we gathered with the industry to network, do business and learn. Ahead of Kingpins Show, Lenzing teamed up with Artistic Milliners to co-host a...
As the weather heats up, denim can still have a place in your wardrobe rotation. Opting for lightweight pieces and loose cuts can help you beat the heat. TENCEL™ Lyocell is a great pick for summery denim garments because it breathes and offers moisture management....