Denim news and archive

From needle to thread: How a pair of jeans is made

Behind every garment lies an extensive production process. In this series 'From needle to thread', FashionUnited speaks with experts about how everyday garments and accessories are made. This time: the production of a pair of jeans, explained by Imogen Nulty-Verstraeten. Nulty-Verstraeten is a denim specialist with over 18 years of experience in...

Fairs|Verslag

Kingpins Amsterdam renews: From sourcing to knowledge sharing

The fashion sector is in motion, and Kingpins is moving with it. Under the leadership of the new chief executive officer, Vivian Wang, the trade fair showed on April 16 and 17 in the Sugarfactory in Halfweg (near Amsterdam) that the denim platform is more than a sourcing event. During the second day, it became clear that knowledge and technology...

Fashion

SS26 Denim Projections: Key Silhouettes, Washes and Details

Just like the black leather jacket, blue jeans were once a symbol of youthful rebellion in America. Perhaps as a result, in the past two decades, high-end designers have expanded their offerings to include key items rendered in denim, with some brands such as Diesel focusing almost their entire seasonal collections using the fabric. In sum, the...

Fashion

FW25 designer statement jeans

The fw25 runway collections highlighted the importance of the statement jean. One of the biggest trends of the season was the idea of proportion play, with the skinny jean more or less out of style, replaced by wide, barrel and baggy legged versions. There was a wide range of washes and features. Here are ten of the most interesting. Bluemarine:...

Fairs|Interview Featured

Kingpins Amsterdam returns with new CEO: Five questions about what to expect

Denim fair Kingpins returns to the Amsterdam region for a new edition on 16 and 17 of April. Amongst the changes are a new Made in Japan section, a Jeanius Hub and a new CEO. Fashion United speaks to CEO Vivian Wang about all the newness. Kingpins is getting some new features this april. Why was it important to implement Newness? We want both...

Retail|In Pictures

Nudie Jeans opens new ‘denim kiosk’ concept in London

Nudie Jeans has opened a new store in east London's Shoreditch, featuring a new ‘denim kiosk’ concept, as part of the Swedish denim brand’s international retail expansion plans, including further openings in the UK, Indonesia and New Zealand. The new modest-sized London store at 9 Club Row in Shoreditch sees the brand returning to East London...

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PFW FW25 street style denim edition

Not so many years ago, fashion show attendees would not have worn jeans or any other denim items. They were considered too casual. That all changed once certain ‘edgy’ designers started to include denim in their ready-to-wear collections in the mid-2000s. That included Vetements, Off-White and Y/Project. Today, denim outfits are as ubiquitous...

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Native Denims unveils ‘cheese pocket’ jeans with Kerrygold

Ever wondered what the extra little pocket in jeans was really for? Well, according to Irish food brand Kerrygold, it is to carry cheese. Kerrygold in the US has collaborated with Dublin-based sustainable denim brand Native Denims on a limited-edition run of jeans designed to carry its cheese snacks to coincide with St. Patrick's Day. The Irish...

Fashion |In Pictures

Paul Smith launches denim collaboration with Lee

British fashion designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with American denim brand Lee for spring/summer 2025. First introduced at the Paul Smith spring/summer 2025 presentation at Pitti Uomo, the 14-piece limited-edition collection sees the British brand reimagining iconic American styles in the designer’s signature stripes...

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Seasalt Cornwall unveils collaboration with Beyond Retro

British clothing brand Seasalt Cornwall has unveiled a collaboration with vintage clothing curators Beyond Retro using repurposed denim designed to reduce textile waste within the clothing industry. The limited-edition Beyond Retro x Seasalt capsule collection features one-of-a-kind pieces crafted using repurposed denim and is part of the...

Fashion |In Pictures

Rebecca Vallance launches debut denim collection

Australian fashion designer Rebecca Vallance has announced its first-ever denim collection, debuting with 15 pieces ranging from jeans to dresses and aviator jackets. Known for her tailoring and craftsmanship, the inaugural denim collection combines the brand’s signature elegance with a sharp, modern approach, offering sculptural high-waisted...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

E.L.V. Denim brings its upcycling journey to LFW

British luxury fashion brand E.L.V. Denim opened London Fashion Week to become the first fully upcycled brand on-schedule with an immersive presentation celebrating its sustainable innovative and high-end fashion. Dubbed ‘The Journey,’ the presentation showcased curated vignettes documenting E.L.V. Denim’s process of turning discarded garments...