Can the fashion industry really be sustainable? Did you know that the fashion industry is the 2nd most polluting industry in the World? Denim itself is a huge contributor to this shocking statistic, being a really filthy business! Cotton, water and chemicals are the main culprits. The...
The Lenzing team works around the clock, always on the hunt for the latest trends and news affecting the denim market. From global sourcing trends and new environmental concerns, to cutesy couples with matching style, here's a look at some of the headlines that grabbed the attention...
Millennials — an influential generation because of their size and their budget-minded, (some would even say “finicky”) buying habits — have been top of mind for retailers and brands in recent years. But Generation Z is coming into focus these days as the oldest of...
The key to a “brighter blue” is collaboration. International leaders in the chemical industry for textiles have agreed to meet to beginning working toward a set of practices that will sever the industry at large. The effort to unite competing companies is part of House of...
Approximately 10 years ago, I was asked to work on a new project in Jeanologia. It was a requirement of the project that we should know exactly how much water was needed in order to finish a pair of jeans in a commercial laundry. I...
Whether you call it a trend, a nuisance or a necessity, denim mills and brands realize sustainability is a cost of doing business. “We’re all aware that brands have been in search for ‘sustainably produced’ fabrics for a while,” said Ebru Ozaydin, Artistic Milliners director of...
Here’s the latest news about the fourth edition of ISKO I-SKOOL™, the global fashion talent by ISKO™, world leader in denim production and textile innovation, and its style and design think-tank CREATIVE ROOM™. From the educational activities of the Denim Design Award to the goals...
If anyone does cool well, it’s Chillaz International, and the company’s latest efforts have everything to do with elevating climbing apparel—including denim that a climber can wear . The Austria-based family business has been focused on producing climbing and outdoor apparel that actually work for the...
It’s here! The brand new PAIGE x Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Spring 2017 Campaign! The campaign was just unveiled last week, showcasing Rosie in 4 picturesque shots which show off some amazing pieces. It was shot at the famed Philip Dixon house in Venice Beach, inspired by their recent...
If you’re reading this, chances are that you know here at Carved in Blue we like to delve into the inner workings of the denim industry, covering everything from consumer consciousness and environmental responsibility to current trends and industry trailblazers. Here, we caught up with...
For nearly 35 years, Kipas Denim has focused on making high quality denim in Turkey, and that tradition has permeated its present collections. Carved in Blue caught up with Umut Tahmaz, Marketing Manager to find out a bit about what’s going on with Kipas and denim....
GENDERFUL is the fresh and provocative creative theme aiming to foresee the coolest future trends of fashion. And the best is yet to come: waiting for the partners’ disclosure, discover the news of the talent contest conceived by ISKO™ and its style division CREATIVE ROOM™. “We are...