Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 512. In the industry, we often hear about denim...
One of the most iconic elements of denim is indigo. While the methods used to create this blue hue have evolved over the years—from natural to synthetic dyeing—the color has retained its hold on denim design. Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends...
Brazilian brand Dod Alfaiataria is all about the intersection of fashion, art and culture, and its latest collaboration continues this approach with a focus on music. Dubbed “Dod Records,” the collection pays homage to the musical genres of soul, jazz, rhythm and blues and hip hop...
East met West at Kingpins Show New York this January as Hong Kong-based designers from the Global Denim Talent Programme brought their collections to the show floor. The Global Denim Talent Programme (GDTP) is an incubation program that aims to nurture creative talent for the denim...
Egypt is an emerging hub for denim and other textiles, and the industry is taking notice. On Feb. 2 and 3, Denimsandjeans held its first Egyptian show in Cairo at IHG Citystars, bringing its intimate, buyer-only trade format to the northern African nation. This added to...
In January, two major wildfires swept through the Los Angeles area, leaving behind a path of devastating destruction. The Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood engulfed about 23,000 acres, destroying almost 7,000 structures. At the same time, the Eaton Fire burned across 14,000 acres...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 511. Salli Deighton’s roughly 35-year career in denim has...
As the focus on sustainability in the fashion and textile industry grows, it’s supporting market growth for lyocell fiber. According to a report from Credence Research, the global lyocell market was $1.3 billion in 2022, and it is projected to expand to $3.43 billion by 2032,...
Although the weather was freezing in New York last week, it didn’t put a damper on attendees’ moods at Kingpins Show. From Jan. 22-23, global mills and buyers gathered in Basketball City at Pier 36 for two days of networking, new collection presentations and education. Kingpins...
Guatemalan-based designer Juan Carlos Gordillo is known for his upcycled denim creations, but his latest collaboration sees him putting an artful spin on fabrics from Cone Denim. For this project, dubbed Ethica, Juan Carlos hand painted fabrics with abstract images of florals and butterflies, making one-of-a-kind...
On Jan. 22 and 23, Kingpins New York will gather more than 70 exhibitors at Pier 36’s Basketball City to share their latest lines. Before the show kicks off this week, Carved in Blue caught up with some of the participating mills to hear what they...
On Jan. 22 and 23, Kingpins New York will gather more than 70 exhibitors at Pier 36’s Basketball City to share their latest lines. Before the show kicks off next week, Carved in Blue caught up with some of the participating mills to hear what they...