After more than half a year of the pandemic, we’re anxious to get back to in-person events. While restrictions remain in place, we might not be able to meet up at a physical trade fair anytime soon to have the interpersonal interactions that we miss. But ingredient brand strategy...
Covid has been a stress test for brands, evaluating how they perform when faced with a global disruption. According to a new report from the Transformers Foundation, a number of denim brands, retailers and importers shirked their responsibilities to suppliers when times got tough. The study is shedding...
Indigo is most often associated with denim, but the dye has applications beyond jeans. Lucia Rosin, founder and head of design at consulting company Meidea, has long had a passion for knitwear in the rich blue hue. And the pandemic could grow indigo’s uses in lighter weight fabrics that...
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One of the biggest ways to reduce apparel’s environmental footprint is by diverting textile waste from landfills and incineration. In one example of the impact of circularity, mechanically recycled polyester creates 70 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than polyester made of virgin materials. With the goal of closing the...
Denim’s industrial history in America is being celebrated through a new art installation in San Francisco. The project, titled “The Secret Garden,” is the result of a collaboration between British artist Ian Berry and Italian denim finisher Tonello. In 2017, Ian and Tonello joined forces for the first...
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: Tracy Reese Says Sustainability Shouldn’t...
With a growing population and middle class, India’s apparel market was on track to quickly rise in the next few years. But with disruptions due to Covid-19, will the nation maintain its trajectory? A 2019 report from Business of Fashion and McKinsey named India’s ascent as one of the...
This time of year calls for lightweight layering. A denim jacket requires minimal effort, but it can complete an outfit and add some much-needed warmth during transitional weather. Coats made in TENCEL™ Lyocell are so soft and comfortable that you won’t miss your sweatshirt. No matter your style—from polished...
Delving into the realm of sustainable fashion can feel a lot like time traveling to the Wild West – pivotal change appears within reach, but no one seems to know the rules, or whom to trust. And that’s a challenge for so-called “conscious consumers” who care...
Each year, indigo lovers and labels from around the globe get together in Amsterdam for Denim Days. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, the 2020 show is going on, but with a new digital format. From Oct. 30 to 31, Amsterdam Denim Days 2020 will broadcast talks...
Since in-person trade shows are still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally connect with its community. COVID-19 has created challenges, but it has also ushered in a “Great Reset,” allowing companies to pause and accelerate their sustainable efforts. We touched base with...