A lot happened in the denim industry in 2018 and we’re expecting more exciting things ahead in 2019. So many great moments happened in the denim space this year—from innovations to sustainable initiatives and new technologies that advance the world’s favorite fabric. With all of that considered,...
Piero Turk has been an influential part of the denim business ever since he joined Adriano Goldschmied’s Genius Group in the early 1980s. I’ve known Piero for years, but I never really heard his story. We sat down at Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show in September...
Bangladesh continues to make a name for itself in denim. And 2019 may see the country advance itself even further. Bangladesh has been grooming itself for its role as a leading denim manufacturer, with innovations and investments in greener technologies and processes, and the country is...
If you’re looking for denim brand development, Bluehemia has you covered. Ideated by Neha Celly, the creative mind behind the India-based business, the results are crafted with care and a passion for all things blue. Whether it’s brand concept building, visual merchandising, website design or styling services,...
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 read this past November: Trawling for trash: the brands...
If it’s one thing we know from Fashion Weeks all over the world, bloggers are tuned in, and the world is paying attention to what these influencers are paying attention to. And blogging about jeans has become its own niche in the industry. Carved in Blue got...
Madewell has made great inroads into denim, leading with fashion favorites and wardrobe staples. And lately, it’s been about making sure those beloved denim pieces can be embraced by people of any gender, shape or size, with a focus on inclusivity of fit for its denim...
Nashville Denim Days debut had a warm southern welcome with music, cowboy boots, vintage denim and new blue looks. Check out the press highlights from the Nov 10-11th event: Rivet/Sourcing Journal: November 18, 2018 Nashville Denim Days Offers a Peek At The Future of Blue The first Nashville Denim...
When masterminds like Chottani, Lenzing and Swarovski combine forces, the result is sure to be mesmerizing. These industry leaders are set to debut a new collection, dubbed “Mesmerize” at Denim Premiere Vision in London Dec. 5th-6th, highlighting denim’s versatility and range—and certainly upping the couture factor. “’Mesmerize’...
Today’s consumers are keen to get their hands on something that’s unique and just for them—particular where their denim is concerned. It’s a demand Mexico’s Aztex is working to supply, and so far, things have been going well for the company. Carved in Blue caught up with...
With the success of REFIBRA™ technology by TENCEL™ ramping up among the sustainability-minded in the denim sector, Carved in Blue has set out to highlight who’s using what and why. From mills in Turkey to Spain, China, Thailand and Pakistan, companies keen to reduce their environmental...
Since the launch of TENCEL™ Lyocell with REFIBRA™ technology in February 2017, brands have been keen to embrace the first man-made cellulosic fiber featuring recycled material on a commercial scale. It’s a fiber which embraces circularity, since the REFIBRA™ technology involves upcycling cotton scraps from the...