ISKO I-SKOOL is equipping emerging designers with the tools they’ll need to navigate the “UnDocumented” denim sector in the coming years. ISKO I-SKOOL, an educational project that supports upcoming talent in the denim industry, unveiled details about the 5th edition of its Denim Design Award, including...
Most consumers who don Country Road’s Sateen Jean have agreed that it fits like a second skin, designed with the right balance of stretch for comfort and ease of movement with high sustainability credentials. Taking that comfort a step further, the Australian lifestyle brand has partnered...
Twice a year the denim industry flocks to Amsterdam seeking inspiration, information, and connection amidst the bikes, boats, and bustle of this unique city. Carved In Blue compiled our favorite scenes from Kingpins Transformers and Kingpins Show to give you a snapshot of the people,...
Since its launch in 2010, Bella Dahl has become well known for its seriously soft apparel, with goods made right in Los Angeles. The brand’s laid-back, flirty California flair, reflected in its fashionable collections of jumpers, tops, dresses, lounge wear and jeans, has garnered it a...
In the fashion world, the right collaboration can be the recipe for success. With that in mind, Lenzing has teamed up with AG denim for a new “Feels so right” campaign, furthering the trend of ingredient brands connecting with consumers. As part of Lenzing’s new TENCEL™...
Throughout the year, Carved in Blue highlights the brands and supply chain partners who are reducing our environmental impact. In celebration of Earth Day 2018 we take a look back at the most read stories about sustainability. Let’s remember it is the small steps towards progress; it...
As with previous collections, the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe has been produced to promote ecologically conscious consumption. It is a showcase to demonstrate the breadth of possiblities that exist for products made from Lenzing fibers via the garment laundry route. There is extra interst this time...
For some really visual inspiration from the denim industry, Carved in Blue sought out Instagram’s selvedge queens and influencers posting the latest jean trends for their industry-focused followers. With snaps of denim washhouses, model photo shoots and Fashion Week outfits, these influencers are demonstrating how...
Since 2003, Naveena Denim Mills has been learning, leading and advancing in denim—thanks in no small part to its focus on research and flexibility. And its sustainability efforts, like its use of environmentally friendly fibers and raw materials sourced in its supply chain, proves that the company...
Baykan Moda shares with us how to create a more sustainable denim supply chain. The Turkey-based denim garment maker, which produces apparel for giants like Arcadia Group and Inditex, is working to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint with eco-responsible materials and manufacturing equipment. Baykan Moda uses...
Denim’s indigo roots, vibrant colors and eco-efficient laundry techniques come together for Lenzing’s latest sustainable denim wardrobe capsule. Entitled Blues & Hues, the capsule, created in collaboration with denim finishing leader Jeanologia, will make its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam this month. The collection was designed to...
Candiani Denim is celebrating its 80th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, it’s reimagining denim with a major leader in regenerative apparel. And the fruits of this collab will be at retail as the denim world convenes in Amsterdam this April. The Italy-based denim mill is...