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Why Premium Denim Designers Love Cone
“Most of the garments that we look to for inspiration are probably made with Cone denim,” said Michele Manz…
Retail Realities: Kilgore Trout in Cleveland
According to Wally Naymon, owner and buyer at Kilgore Trout, the store’s biggest competition is the airlines…
Tender Brings British Heritage to the Denim Industry
When William Kroll started working in the denim industry, he realized that most high-end denim is based in…
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Comune Returns With Vintage-Inspired Denim
L.A. based brand Comune is back from a four-year hiatus with a line inspired by vintage fashions mixed with…
Shockoe Atelier Presents Classic, Quality Denim for Spring ’17
Shockoe Atelier, the denim brand handcrafted in Richmond, VA is bringing its namesake neighborhood, Shockoe…
Gilded Age Releases a Denim Line Inspired by New York’s Docks
NYC-based premium denim brand Gilded Age released a collection inspired by the New York docks and core…
Retail Realities: Askov Finlayson in Minneapolis
Minneapolis menswear shop Askov Finlayson is thoroughly grounded in American design. The name of the store…
<b>Zendaya</b> on the Surprising World of Footwear Design
Zendaya, the 19-year-old actress, singer and designer, has taken to the shoe industry at a young age. While…
Catching Up with Jason Denham
As the denim world convenes in Amsterdam for Kingpins (Oct. 26-27) and the Global Denim Awards (Oct. 27)…
Mauritian Denim Manufacturers Look to Build U.S. Business
Most recent trade discussions have focused on the Trans Pacific Partnership, however, there are other free…
Thomas Wylde Premiers Denim Line
Los Angeles-based fashion brand Thomas Wylde launched the brand’s first standalone denim line. In past…
Vicunha Shows A/W 17-18 Denim for Hippies, Hackers & Headboys
Brazilian denim mill Vicunha released the 15th edition of Vtrends Magazine with trend analysis for…
Capsule Women’s to Join With Paris Sur Mode Tuileries
Capsule Paris Women’s will join the apparel showcase Paris Sur Mode Tuileries (Sept. 29–Oct.2) as a…
BPD Washhouse Aims to Change Up Industry Standards
When Bill Curtin started BPD Washhouse in 2009, he was ready to do things differently. “My whole philosophy…