Japanese Denim
Kering Recognizes Bio-Indigo, Algae Startups in Japan
The first Kering Generation Award x Japan took place in Tokyo last week.
Kingpins Amsterdam to Showcase Japanese Denim
Brands have been pushing Japanese denim to the fore in new collections.
Buck Mason and Lee Reimagine 1940s Denim
Mark Wystrach, lead vocalist of Midland, is the face of the capsule.
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Lee Celebrates 100 Years of Jelt Denim with Blue Blue
Lee introduced Jelt Denim in 1925 as a durable solution for workwear.
Global Mills Hone Their Craft in the Art of Selvedge
The big blue world of denim is large enough for everyone to indulge in selvedge.
Beams and Nissan Unveil Denim-Inspired Cars
The Japanese denim brand is stepping into automotive world.
Kingpins Amsterdam: What’s New for Spring/Summer 2026
Mills address consumers' demand for comfort and performance in their new fabric collections.
Madewell Drops a Second Collaboration with Kaihara Denim
The women's line incorporates artfully faded washes and heritage details.
Mills Update: Japan Producers on What’s Driving Demand and Denim Developments
Kaihara and Shinohara executives weigh in on how 2024 is shaping up.
Momotaro Jeans Rolls Out New Logo, Fabrics and Retail Strategy
The Japanese brand introduces denim made with silk and cashmere.
Textile Master Masaaki Sakaguchi Details His Artistic Milliners Collaboration
Eastern craftsmanship meets Western denim styles in Pakistan-based manufacturer Artistic Milliners' Shogun…
Levi’s Vintage Clothing Recreates the Oldest Women’s Jean In the Archives
The brand teamed with Kaihara Denim Mills for the reproduction.
Levi’s Re-Opens Kyoto Store As CEO Looks to Increase Asian Market Share
Levi Strauss re-opened its store in Kyoto, Japan, bringing culture, history and personalization to the…
Patchwork and Embroidery Decorate Levi’s New Made in Japan Collection
The brand sourced fabric from Japanese mill Kaihara Denim.