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Bluezone Denimined: Celebrating the True Spirit of Denim
The international denim trade show Bluezone opened its doors at the Zenith Halle in Munich on the 3rd and 4th of September. Inviting the…
Bluezones’ Signature(s)
A few weeks ago, Bluezone hosted its biannual show, and the global denim industry was invited to come together in Munich, Germany. Under the…
SAITEX SCORES HIGH MARKS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS FROM HIGG, B LAB
Vietnam-based denim manufacturer Saitex has received the highest score in the country based on the Higg FEM verification standards, scoring 96 out of 100.…
Regenerative Cotton Farming: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Practices?
Cotton has long held the coveted top position as the quintessential fabric in the denim industry. Its unrivaled properties, including exceptional comfort, breathability, and…
The Bluezone Q&A introduces Thomas Stege Bojer
eet Thomas Stege Bojer, a multi-talented guy from Copenhagen, Denmark, with a knack for words and a love for denim.
Orta Celebrates 70 Years of Making Denim
Established in 1953 as a spinning and weaving enterprise, the Turkish denim manufacturer Orta Anadolu, commonly known as Orta, underwent a significant transformation in…
The Selvedge Masterlist: Our Ultimate Jeans Guide
Denim hunters share a common objective. Whether they are seasoned selvedge collectors or raw denim rookies, they are all looking for the same thing:…
From Zero to Hero: Denim’s Long Journey from the World of Workwear to the Centre of Fashion
We’ll close the story with a look at denim’s entry into the mainstream of fashion, beginning with a handful of radicals and artists in…
Who really IS…
TONY TONNAER
Everybody has heard about Tony Tonnaer, the founder of the Dutch denim brand Kings of Indigo. But Tony is not only an entrepreneur. He is also a father, a lover, a traveller. We’ve asked him unexpected questions that will make you feel closer to this unique human being.
DIRK LEHMANN
We all know Dirk Lehmann, the former Publishing Director at Sportswear International. Instantly we think of his smile and cheerful conversation come to mind.…
Angela Velasquez
Angela Velasquez is the founding and executive editor of Rivet magazine. The American with the statement hair (long, curly & black) knows how to…
