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Preface, Re/Assembly and Here|After to host fashion event in LA with Denim Dudes

Three organizations looking to explore the future of circular fashion - Preface, Re/Assembly, and Here|After - have joined forces with Denim Dudes to host a two-day event in Los Angeles. Set to take place from January 28 to 29, 2026, at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles, the event aims to bring together leading brands, innovators, and students...

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For SS26 Denim looks that go beyond basic jeans

When Jonathan Anderson presented his debut collection for Dior Spring/Summer 2026, the 74 mesmerizing looks offered so much to take in that one could almost overlook the subtle denim mini-skirts and pussy-bow blouses tucked among them. Yet they were there—proof that Anderson, like several designers this season, embraced denim as a richly...

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No wash, no filter: Gen Z’s raw and real denim fix

A shift in the form of heritage, raw denim is re-emerging under the watch of a Gen-Z cohort that is guided by the thirst for directness, authenticity and self-expression. Against the backdrop of current multi-crisis, younger, brand-agnostic generations are pushing against fast trend cycles and by-passing marketing ploys to considerately work out...

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Juicy Couture returns to the spotlight with a denim rebrand

When Juicy Couture’s velour tracksuit first swept through early-2000s America, it did more than define an era, it embodied one. The rhinestone-studded logo, the pastel palette, the unapologetic glamour of it all captured a moment when fashion and celebrity culture were becoming inseparable. For a time, it was the uniform of an aspirational...

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Kingpins 2025: How trade conflicts and inflation are affecting the denim industry

In October, the SugarFactory event hall in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traditionally turns indigo blue. Denim professionals and enthusiasts gather there for Kingpins, the leading denim trade show where new innovations and trends are presented. During the October edition, amidst the enthusiasm, there was also a sense of concern. How severely are...

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Denim Deal launches clothing collection

At the Kingpins denim trade fair, the Denim Deal, a global coalition aiming to scale up the use of post-consumer recycled cotton (POCR), is presenting its first three circular denim collections. Participating fashion companies aim to demonstrate that circular denim is already ready-to-wear, according to the press release. This refers to material...

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MUD Jeans celebrates anniversary with sustainable denim innovation

To celebrate its 12.5-year anniversary, MUD Jeans is launching a pair of jeans made from 55 percent Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) cotton, sourced from collected used jeans. In a press release, MUD Jeans describes this as a breakthrough, since the typical proportion of recycled material in the industry is between 20 and 40 percent. The innovation...

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Hemp denim: Fashion for Good aims to scale up sustainable alternative

Hemp has been praised in the denim industry for years, yet it has not been scaled up. Fashion for Good has announced a new project to investigate this issue. The project involves innovative start-ups and commercial partners such as Bestseller, C&A, Reformation, PDS Limited and Target. Two denim producers, Bossa from Turkey and Nice Denim from...

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Denim company Cone Denim acquired by Artistic Milliners

A major deal in the denim industry has been announced. Artistic Milliners has acquired a majority stake in the US-based Cone Denim. The company acquired the stake from Elevate Textiles, according to a press release. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Cone Denim will retain its own identity under Artistic Milliners. The press release...

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Levi’s® and Pixar celebrate 30 years of Toy Story with a Western-inspired collection

As the first computer-animated feature film, it forever changed the world of animation and captured the hearts of generations of fans. To celebrate this milestone, Levi’s® and Disney Pixar have joined forces for an exclusive collection. This collection showcases the adventurous, Western-tinged character of Woody and the playful spirit of Toy...

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Verifying green claims: A new benchmark for water usage in indigo dyeing

What makes an indigo dyeing process “sustainable?” And what is the average amount of water used to dye denim today? The answer is - we do not know as there has been no benchmark to date that compares processes of denim mills worldwide. There have been, however, water saving claims galore but again, without a benchmark, it is hard to gauge what...

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EB Denim opens debut flagship store in Los Angeles

EB Denim has opened its first-ever retail store in Los Angeles, its native city. Located at 217 S La Brea Avenue, the new flagship location is set to serve as a home base for the brand, offering EB Denim’s denim collections, essentials, and seasonal drops. The store features the brand’s distinctive signature style, measuring more than 5,500...