While China’s apparel sector continues to grow, Lenzing Fibers is supporting the nation’s upcoming designers with an interesting fashion initiative. In April 2018, Lenzing Fibers and Indigo Tank hosted the T WAVE Fashion Show in Guangzhou, China, to showcase a trendy apparel capsule from the nation’s emerging...
There’s no shortage of need-to-knows in denim—and the retail industry as a whole—and it all goes into the business of blue. 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...
For some really visual inspiration from the denim industry, Carved in Blue sought out Instagram’s selvedge queens and influencers posting the latest jean trends for their industry-focused followers. With snaps of denim washhouses, model photo shoots and Fashion Week outfits, these influencers are demonstrating how...
Move over wool, there’s a new material in town for Allbirds’ signature sneakers—and it’s made from trees. The trendy shoe brand unveiled a new collection of kicks Thursday, aptly dubbed the Tree line, made of what Allbirds says is its “most sustainable material to-date.” Wool has so...
There’s no shortage of need-to-knows in denim—and the retail industry as a whole—and it all goes into the business of blue. 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...
Anyone who has spent 35 years living and loving all things denim, deserves the “expert” moniker, and Christine Rucci is one such blueblood. Rucci cut her teeth in the denim world at age 10, when she designed her first piece for a Levi’s-sponsored contest. From there,...
Comfort, self-expression and sustainability are some of the core components that lead Pause’s apparel market presence. The India-based brand, which debuted its first Fall collection in 2016, is working to redefine casual wear by creating clothing made from eco-friendly materials, offering a universally flattering fit and...
Denim is constantly evolving, and part of keeping up with the latest happenings in trends, consumer behaviors, fashion and sustainability, means tapping into the insights of industry insiders. Here, we caught up with two influential denim bloggers to discuss design inspiration, environmental responsibility and what types...
Now that consumers are playing closer attention to what goes into the things they wear, raw materials providers have a greater chance of appealing directly to the shopper—if they can get the messaging right, that is. As Tomas Vucurevic, founder and managing director of BRAIND, a...
There’s no shortage of need-to-knows in denim—and the retail industry as a whole—and it all goes into the business of blue. 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...
The CEO of Warp + Weft, a denim brand that prides itself on having the world’s most inclusive jeans, is a 28-year-old woman. But for Sarah Ahmed, who also happens to be the creative director for powerhouse denim brand DL1961, being under 30 has meant being...
Munich Fabric Start’s Keyhouse has been home to some fashion tech superstars for the past three days. It was the perfect combination of function and textiles which enticed attendees, including, who admitted to us, “I like the Keyhouse because this is the place to come and...