The Most Read Carved in Blue Articles of 2018
We may be wrapping up the year, but there have been so many good moments in 2018, that we thought it would be good to revisit some of them before we look ahead to 2019.
Here, check out the top 10 most read stories on Carved in Blue for 2018, which shows both how much companies are moving the needle on sustainability and just how many stars there are in this indigo-loving sector.
The history of denim, as we know it, really starts in the mid-1800s and was commonly regarded as a durable cloth made from cotton fibers colored with indigo dye. In 1838, the Amoskeag Mfg. Co. is founded in New Hampshire and by the mid 1860s is producing a durable cloth made from cotton fibers colored with indigo dye. A decade later, it becomes a key supplier to Levi Strauss, which for decades supplied the fabric used by laborers in coal mines, steel mills, and railroads building the American heritage. Denim became a democracy and has had a long history through the centuries. Read more…
“One of the core strengths of our company is the powerful and long-lasting relationship established with prominent brands and designers globally. With 67 years of experience in Textile and know-how, we are proud to present novelty, trends and outstanding products to all our customers,” Bossa’s Deputy General Manager Mr. Tayfun Akbay told Carved in Blue. Read more…
“I find that sustainability in fashion in particular is on its way forward at a rapid pace,” Arizona Muse told Carved in Blue. “I’m excited as I see more and more brands searching for fabrics that don’t have a negative impact on our planet or on our fellow humans. It’s common sense really.” Read more…
“With extreme comfort and wearability in mind, Bella Dahl crafted denim with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers. Derived from TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, our fabrication and wash process yields a luxuriously soft touch and sleek finish. Bella Dahl has completely evolved the way women wear denim today. With its incredibly soft hand, lived-in look and lightweight construction, our denim fabrication allows our designers to create clothing that is not only easy wear, easy care but timeless and versatile,” Bella Dahl director of marketing Jennifer Vathanadireg told Carved in Blue. Read more…
“My biggest inspiration is really from people I see on the street styling and doing denim their own way. I get so much joy when I see someone doubling up their denim and doing their own denim thing around my home town of Melbourne. I also love lots of denim looks I’m seeing out of Scandinavia,” Nicole Johnson of @double_denim_addiction told Carved in Blue. Read more…
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, designs, and thoughts around transparency. Read more…
This version of the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe goes under the headline of Blues and Hues. The collection contains the expected and unexpected, alongside the perfect and imperfect. The expected in the shape of staple blue indigos which dominate the men’s styles and the unexpected in the textures and colors that make the ladies styles standout. Prepared -for-dye featherweight fabrics are perfectly contrasted against imperfect lasered surfaces. Read more…
“I am in love with the direction Carved in Blue is taking at the moment, telling the stories of our industry’s change makers. Full disclosure, helping to craft the imagery for this journey has been a blast! It is beyond gratifying to see the progression in such a short time. But, the campaign that I am honored to say will have the biggest long-term impact on the world is the work I did with Jeanologia in creating Truth & Light. It was a fun project, yes. But more than that, it was instrumental in bringing awareness to the dangers of sandblasting and presenting the LIGHT technology as a viable option in a way the industry could embrace,” Markt&Twigs founder Michelle Branch told Carved in Blue. Read more…
In the collaboration with LENZING™ Modal Black, Soorty and ONLY take the brand’s DNA to a next level. Now the launch of ecological denim utilizing new fashionable and sustainable solutions is available in a variety of applications – jeans, skirts, tops, and jackets. ONLY BLUE DENIM, BESTSELLER’S most successful female denim brand is now powered by Soorty’s BLACK FOREVER. ONLY BLUE DENIM will launch BLACK FOREVER concept in July 2018 across all European stores and online. Read more…
“I look at sustainability as an ever-present, ongoing conversation within our company. We’re constantly talking about it, trying to incorporate elements when and wherever we can. We are working with suppliers and factories to push them to embrace change, and in many cases, we’re making the commitment to use materials and processes that are more expensive, but necessary for making sustainability work in a commercial sense. Everything is considered,” 3×1 president and founder Scott Morrison told Carved in Blue. Read more…