House of Denim news and archive

Dutch denim talent programme funded by PVH Foundation opts for guild structure

The world is bursting with talent if you know where to look. These talents need to be nurtured and given space to develop, space that is not always available in the traditional educational system. Denim talents now have a place to go: The House of Denim Talent Incubator Programme. The programme is supported by the PVH Foundation, the foundation...

Fashion |Interview

From multidisciplinary artist to collaborating with Ronald van der Kemp: This is the new denim generation

What better time to look ahead and zoom in on the new denim generation than at the end of this month of April, Kingpins month? When it comes to this new generation of denim designers, more specifically those based in the Netherlands, some not only want to conquer the denim industry but are also looking for opportunities in the art world, while...

Fairs

Kingpins Transformers Introduces ED - A New Conference For Students

KINGPINS TRANSFORMERS: ED is the first of what Kingpins Transformers organizers hope will be an annual educational conference for fashion students who are still in university and just about to enter the fashion industry. The all-day conference is set for October 18th at Ravensbourne University in London and is sponsored by Tencel, Saitex and...

Business

Archroma partners up with the House of Denim Foundation

Archroma, the global colour and specialty chemicals company, has entered into a partnership with the House of Denim Foundation. Archroma is set to support the denim foundation through an annual financial contribution to its Denim City and is set to share its expertise and network with the House of Denim. "We are very excited to become an active...

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Overview: 5 Must-Read Denim articles

London - Denim holds a special place within the fashion industry. Originally created as work wear, this solid fabric has been transformed into essential daily wear over the years and become a wardrobe staple. Industry denim trade fairs Kingpins and Denim Première Vision took place last month as FashionUnited turned its focus to the leading...

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A virtual look inside House of Denim | Denim City

House of Denim is the first platform of its kind, dedicated craftsmanship and innovation in the denim industry. The headquarters of this Dutch knowledge institute, Denim City, is located in De Hallen: a hotspot in the Western part of Amsterdam. Denim City houses its own jean workshop, a laundry 'Blue Lab', an archive and even a store....