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 read this past November: Apparel: Supply Chain Transparency and...
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 read this past October: Scariest Thing about Halloween is...
While attending Munich Fabric Start in September 2019, Muchaneta Kapfunde of FashNerd interviewed Tricia Carey, the Director of Global Business Development – Denim for Lenzing Fibers Inc for the KEYHOUSE presents series. During their chat, she talked about the launch of a Sustainable Denim Wardrobe collection. Created using their digital...
Amsterdam Denim Days is getting new digs. There’s much to rejoice about for this year’s denim festival. Not only is it picking up sticks and relocating to De Hallen in Amsterdam-West, but admission will also be free(!) for the very first time. [caption id="attachment_6995" align="alignright" width="350"] Courtesy...
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 read this past September: Giorgio Armani on What’s Wrong...
Technology, evolving gender codes and changing consumer habits are influencing new directions for Fall/Winter 20-21 denim. This week, under the theme “All Related,” Bluezone in Munich, Germany showcased how these shifts are connected to denim and what it means for the supply chain in a trend...
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 read this past August: Textile waste has increased 811%...
The denim industry is often described as a close-knit global community, and it may be even more connected in the coming seasons. This week, Mexico-based garment manufacturer Aztex presented key denim fabric and wash trends at Sourcing at MAGIC in Las Vegas, highlighting garment concepts that hinge on...
Denimheads will flock to BLUEZONE next month to visit what’s hailed as the first trade show specifically dedicated to denim. There will be a wealth of watching, handling, listening and learning throughout those two days, but here are the top 5 things we can’t wait...
Earlier this year, Gap, Inc. promised to adopt more eco-friendly processes for Banana Republic’s denim collections. This month, the brand saw that promise through. Banana Republic launched the new Legacy Denim collection for men, a line of 14 oz. jeans described as the brand’s “sturdiest” and...
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 read this past July: Billions of air pollution particles...
Berlin trade show, Panorama, revealed last week a first look at the fashion themes due to dominate Northern Europe’s high streets. And with nostalgia, sustainability and color at the base of most collections, it appears the denim category is comfortable exploring many of the same themes...