The people behind Olah Inc. and premiere denim event Kingpins are a true all-star team. When every person on the roster is performing at 110 percent, it can be difficult to make sure each person gets the recognition they deserve, and Erin Barajas definitely deserves...
How Much Water Are You Wearing? That’s the question that Triarchy Denim asks fashionistas. It takes around 2,900 gallons of water to make a pair of traditional cotton jeans, and Triarchy is setting out to save water and resources by reconstructing, reimagining and reinventing denim from...
Through every step of production, Mavi’s team has control of the design, manufacture and sale of its beautiful, classic denim. The Istanbul-based brand will be present at New York Denim Days in a big way, so the Carved in Blue team spoke with marketing manager Alissa...
Cut-off shorts are not the only way to wear denim and stay cool this summer. Lightweight fabrics, loose weaves and fiber blends are among the ways the denim supply chain is helping jeans become a year-round staple for consumers even in the warmest climates. And with...
Turkish mill Bossa boasts 68 years in the industry. Advance Denim has been working for more than 30 years to develop durable, sustainable denim. In other words, you could say these mills bring a global heritage to this year’s New York Denim Days. Carved in Blue...
Those who have attended New York Denim Days already know the shopping, events and community are to die for. Aydan Tuzun, head of global sales and marketing at Naveena, is one such person. Here’s what she’s most looking forward to at this year’s festival, right around...
There’s no shortage of need-to-knows in denim—and the retail industry as a whole—and it all goes into the business of blue. Every month, Carved in Blue shares their favorite information sources for the hottest topics in the sector—from who’s making what, to what’s innovative and new, to...
When denim experts hear the name Marta Goldschmied, they think “bad”—not bad in the literal sense, but in attitude; Marta’s Instagram titles her the “Bad Gal of Denim” and a quick scroll-through proves it’s true. Her latest collection, GARBAGE By Marta Goldschmied, definitely fits the bill,...
The countdown to New York Denim Days has begun, and while denimheads across the city are eagerly awaiting the festival, perhaps no one is more excited than the brands that are showcasing their newest styles and technology at the event. Carved in Blue spoke with Paige...
Sourcing Journal, the premier online trade publication for apparel and textile executives, has launched Sustaining Voices, a yearlong web series that honors the latest innovations, products, companies and initiatives driving forward a greener apparel industry. The program, which was developed in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated, grew out...
The Carved in Blue team is counting down to New York Denim Days, the festival that celebrates all things indigo. The family-friendly fest returns to the city this summer with title sponsor TENCEL™ branded fibers by Lenzing. We've collected some photo highlights of denim days gone...
Kings of Indigo, established in 2011 and launched in 2012, makes some of the most distinctive denim pieces on the market, all inspired by American classics and Japanese details. That signature look is thanks to founder Tony Tonnaer, who designs quality products meant to become heirloom...