We’re living in an unprecedented situation as entire countries shut down and their citizens shelter in place. But even though we can’t get together in person through a trade show, travel or meetings, we wanted to check in with members of our community around the...
Though the denim industry faces unprecedented challenges, executives from leading Mexico-based mills are planning for a brighter future. As denim mills in the country prepare to reopen on June 1, Tricia Carey, Lenzing’s director of global business development for denim, gathered players from Cone Denim, Global Denim, Kaltex and Tavex for a virtual...
With tradeshows on hold, Carved in Blue is putting its capsule collection out one digital post at a time. This week, we’re highlighting the TENCEL(TM) Lyocell Dungaree Dress. Many types of workwear garments have been adapted into other garments —none more so the dungaree or the overall—which for...
Since we’re all practicing social distancing, we’re bringing the market to you. Carved in Blue caught up with a series of leading mills to find out how they are addressing circularity, and what new styles they have that use TENCEL™ Lyocell with REFIBRA™ technology. Here’s what they had...
The coronavirus is impacting individuals of all ages. But how is the fashion industry’s next generation of talent experiencing the epidemic? Carved in Blue caught up with three students studying fashion at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (Charlotte B., Claudia R. and Alexis C.) and two students...
With tradeshows on hold, Carved in Blue is putting its capsule collection out one digital post at a time. This week, we’re highlighting the Carved in Blue® Selvedge Jean. The birth of the jean is a well-documented story, which started with a tailor who had an idea to...
Sometimes participating in the family business means forging your own path in the same field. Both apparel veteran Maurizio Donadi and his son Mattia Donadi were drawn to denim in their formative years for its aesthetic, but neither of them originally expected to go into the industry. About five...
Modern denim will be carried on and developed by the new crop of talent in the industry—those innovating and embracing sustainability and change. Carved in Blue is dedicated to capturing their voices and missions. In the continuation of our series highlighting the fresh, new minds in denim, Carved in Blue caught...
With tradeshows on hold, Carved in Blue is putting its capsule collection out one digital post at a time. This week, we’re highlighting the Carved in Blue® Ladies workwear pant. Jeans are much more than just jeans – they’re the one piece of clothing that really represents the...
Since we’re all practicing social distancing, we’re bringing the market to you. Carved in Blue caught up with a series of leading mills to find out what their key message is for this season, and what new styles they have with TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal. Here’s what they had to...
TENCEL™ Denim was proud to take part in the second edition of the educational fashion conference Transformers: ED on April 24. Due to COVID-19, organizer Transformers Foundation shifted gears and swapped a live event in Amsterdam for live streamed sessions conducted via Zoom. Aimed at students...
With tradeshows on hold, Carved in Blue is putting its capsule collection out one digital post at a time. This week, we’re highlighting the Carved in Blue® Carpenter pant. “At first, only workmen wore carpenter pants." The origins of the carpenter pants are strongly linked with the Bib Overall....