Since COVID-19 ushered in lockdowns and travel restrictions, physical trade shows have been put on hold. Adapting to the new way of working, some organizers have pulled together virtual alternatives to in-person showcases. Carved in Blue gathered the organizers of five of the denim business’ leading trade shows, Bluezone,...
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....
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® SHIRT. Shirts have been around for millennia. The humble work shirts as we know them are documented to have been made...
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 TRUCKER JACKET. The iconic denim jacket and its history is well documented most certainly starts with Levi’s. When it came to recreated...
The newest faces in denim are offering a different perspective on how to shape denim’s future—and these are the minds that will drive the sector forward onto its more sustainable path. And we want to hear from them. In the continuation of our series highlighting the fresh, new minds in...
Ian Berry’s newest art installation lets you swan-dive right into denim. Known for his unique work using only denim jeans, the newest exhibit from the London-based artist turns denim to water in bright pieces inspired by The Golden State. [caption id="attachment_6519" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: Shirley Zheng[/caption] “Hotel California”...
It’s no secret the outdoor footwear and apparel categories have the market cornered on sustainability. After all, their businesses rely on the actual availability of an outdoors to explore. That's spawned a natural position as sustainability seekers. So what can the denim industry learn from the...
In its sixth iteration, denim mill ISKO’s I-SKOOL denim design seminar and contest is rapidly approaching its finish and awards ceremony this summer. This year, the contest, which began in January, was based around the creative theme “New Denim Codes.” The 17 finalists ISKO I-SKOOL 6...
Blogger's View is a recurring series on CIB where we feature some of the most inspiring influencers’ outlooks on denim, sustainability, and the brands they’re proud to shop. The self-proclaimed motto at Heddels is a dedication to help people find “things that are authentic, useful and...
Following a museum show in New York and installations at Miami Art Basel and in San Francisco, London artist Ian Berry brought his denim-centric art back home through April 6. [caption id="attachment_6071" align="alignleft" width="390"] Courtesy Selfridges[/caption] The artist known for crafting artistic masterpieces out of denim fabric...
Cenker Akdemir is the design and product development director at Taypa, a Turkish supply organization that puts sustainability at the heart of its operations. Just about anyone with a love for denim is familiar with Taypa’s reach—the company’s customer roster has included denim all-stars like...
Since 1992 TENCEL™ Lyocell branded fibers have been incorporated in the denim garments of major brands and retailers around the world. So what makes TENCEL™ Lyocell a perfect partner for denim and why have brands been using it for all these years? Here's the points: COMFORT Smooth...