Upcycled denim
The Trend Stories That Shaped Denim in 2020
In a year that forced the fashion industry to press pause, quarantined consumers (and their hobbies) became…
Designers Showed a More Considered Side for S/S ’21
Designers took a pared-down approach to collections and runway shows by emphasizing simple designs, nature…
Monki Puts a Cool-Girl Twist on Upcycled Fast-Fashion Denim
Monki announced it will drop a capsule collection that consists of jeans, a jacket and a tote bag all made…
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Quarantine Hobbies and Upcycling Are Boosting the Profile of Patchwork Denim
Data by global fashion search platform Lyst shows that searches for patchwork denim items have increased 11…
Eileen Fisher and West Elm Debut Upcycled Denim for the Home
Sustainable fashion brand Eileen Fisher and home goods company West Elm are elevating discarded jeans for the…
Why the Denim Sustainability Conversation Starts with Traceability
Rivet's Denim Sustainability Report details how denim execs reexamine their supply-chain processes and set…
Levi’s and Ganni Double Up on Upcycled Rental Denim
Danish fashion brand Ganni is teaming up with Levi's to collaborate on an exclusive upcylced rental-only…
E.L.V. Denim Uses Upcycled Swarovski Crystals in New Exclusive Collection
E.L.V. Denim partnered with Swarovski to create an exclusive collection made from 100 percent upcycled denim…
Past Meets Future: Discovering the Upside of Upcycling Denim
Designers Greg Lauren, Blue Of A Kind and more are elevating discarded denim into premium upcycled garments…
Converse Peels Back the Construction of a Denim Sneaker
By teaming up with U.K.-based vintage retailer Beyond Retro, Converse is giving unwanted jeans a second life…
6 Etsy Designers Share Why Vintage Denim Is Their Canvas for Creativity
Designers from six independent brands sold on Etsy share how they source, design and sell upcycled denim.
New Collection Upcycles Levi’s Denim Into Traceable Jeans
The Denim Reimagined Project uses Levi's denim and tech from software company Evrythng to provide consumers…
True Religion Taps Artist Jaffa Saba For Limited-Edition Upcycled Denim Collection
The new True Religion X Jaffa collection features jackets, jeans, hats, and more made of upcycled denim and…
Converse Expands Upcycled Denim Sneaker Collection
Converse adds a multi-colored variation of its Chuck 70 to its Renew Denim Collection crafted from upcycled…
This Trendy London Eatery Is Serving Denim Artwork
Clym's Coat Check, an exhibit designed by London artist Clym Everndon, features painted upcycled denim.