My name is Mohsin Sajid, and I run a denim design consultancy called Endrime based in the U.K. with my wife Sadia Rafique. Like any design team, we need constant inspiration to keep things fresh for each collection we design or video we direct. In...
Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show is back later this month. And just in time for back-to-school season, the trade show will immerse attendees in a campus-themed environment. From Aug. 30-31, the event will feature a Denim Campus full of the latest trends. There will be opportunities...
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 are reading this month: How Often Do You Think...
For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
Sustainability has become a ubiquitous topic in fashion today, but it wasn’t always. One of the pioneers to envision an improved industry was entrepreneur Marci Zaroff. Marci originated and trademarked the term “ecofashion” in 1995. In the mid-‘90s, she also discovered TENCEL™ fibers and began...
Collaboration and circularity are the next frontier in textile and fashion transformation. By working together, sharing ideas and vision, in 2020 we first created the lookbook and design tool called THE CIRCLE BOOK from the ACT TOGETHER partnership between TENCEL™, Meidea and Officina+39. THE CIRCLE BOOK THIRD EDITION has launched this October with...
Since TENCEL™’s launch 30 years ago, the fiber brand has prioritized providing solutions for the fashion industry’s needs. Today, companies’ challenges largely revolve around sustainability—including climate change, water consumption, chemicals and material use. As Caroline Ledl, head of product management at Lenzing, explained, TENCEL™ fibers...
For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
After decades working in denim and fashion for retailers and labels like Wrangler, H&M, C&A and more, David Tring is charting a new course. Earlier this year, he retired from Lee Jeans and launched The Magic of Denim Consultancy. He is also partnering with universities...
Denim manufacturer Soorty opened its showroom doors on July 18 and 19 to showcase its collaborations. During the two days, visitors had a chance to see the different collections made in collaboration with industry partners. Additionally participants could engage in the Denim Curiosity Table...
For about 15 years, a capstone project at the Fashion Institute of Technology has given students 13 weeks to build a denim brand from scratch—including fabric development and design. Since its start, approximately 1,000 students have participated. “We expected a lot from the students; we got...
Blue Lenz is our YouTube channel devoted to denim. Check out the channel for the best denim videos from our Carved in Blue conversations, mill partners and brands. Catch up with some of our favorite recent videos: CBL X Miles Johnson 2 A Lighter Touch Advance Denim -...