Denim news and archive

Cup of Joe: Key pieces for the colder season

In today’s fashion landscape, where trends are fleeting, denim's timelessness stands out. Cup of Joe, a pioneering denim brand, embraces this with a focus on vintage-inspired, minimalist designs. Their ethos revolves around making denim an indispensable, everyday pleasure, akin to a cup of coffee, by emphasizing simplicity, accessibility, and...

EventPress Release

Country to double denim export by 2030 to achieve $100b apparel export

Speakers at the inaugural ceremony of 15th Bangladesh Denim Expo said that Bangladesh needs to double its denim export to achieve US$ 100 billion export target by 2030 that fixed by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) early this year. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP, said “Bangladesh is the 2nd largest apparel...

EventPress Release

Bangladesh Denim Expo 8th & 9th November 2023 to Host A series of Panel Discussions and Exhibitions!

The event gathers 80+ companies from 12 countries will display fabrics, garments, threads, machinery, finishing equipment and accessories to represents the entire denim industry. And they are: International companies representing denim industry Liberty Mills Limited, Foshan Nanhai Deyao Textile Co.Ltd., Officina +39 Srl,Print Corex,...

RetailFeatured

It's in the Jeans: Crafting Immersive Retail Spaces to Educate and Engage

As well documented, physical retail is undergoing a transformation, and thanks to the tactile nature of their products, denim brands are key players at driving forward this revolution. Written by Tim Nash Curator of Shop Drop Daily, a platform that features innovative retail store concepts, visual merchandising, pop-ups, window displays and...

BusinessFeatured

Denim Deal successfully concludes: 'Appetite' for international expansion

The goal of the Dutch Denim Deal was to increase the share of post-consumer recycled cotton (PCR) in denim, especially in jeans. After three years of collaboration, the project concluded successfully in a closing event in Amsterdam. The achievements, challenges, and next steps were explained by the six-member steering committee of the Deal. The...

Culture

New Art Materialism exhibition shows denim, tulle and sneakers in a new light

Art Materialism is a collective of internationally renowned artists who are known for their use of unorthodox materials - denim and tulle on the textile side but also car upholstery, wallpaper, repurposed metal and old sneakers. Among them are Ian Berry, who is also the curator, Justin Ruby, Benjamin Shine, Matt Small, Lill O. Sjöberg, Peter...

Fashion

Replay is The New Official Denim And Formalwear Partner of FC Bayern Munich

Replay and FC Bayern Munich have signed a sponsorship agreement for the next four seasons. Replay will be the official sponsor until June 2027 and will outfit both the players and the club's technical and management staff with formal and casual clothing. The existing partnerships that see Replay working with other prestigious clubs such as PSG,...

FairsFeatured

Q&A with Kingpins managing director Vivian Wang

Trade fair Kingpins returns to Halfweg in Amsterdam Wednesday, bringing together industry professionals to network and share the latest trends and innovations from the world of denim. Importantly, this is the first edition of Kingpins since German trade fair organiser Messe Frankfurt bought a stake in the trade show back in July. So what does...

Fashion

Cup of Joe expands fusion of comfort and simplicity to knitwear range

Born out of a desire to fuse comfort with uncompromising style, Cup of Joe has consistently held its own in the ever-evolving fashion landscape. Recognized primarily for its exceptional denim offerings, the brand is a testament to the enduring allure of simplicity and craftsmanship. At its core, Cup of Joe is more than just clothing; it's a...

Fashion

Denim pioneers MUD Jeans and HMS join forces, making jeans truly circular

The circular pioneers MUD Jeans and HMS have joint forces to create the most circular denim. As the world's first circular denim brand, MUD Jeans already creates products containing up to 40% post-consumer recycled cotton. Nevertheless, this collaboration aims to show that there is more to circularity and sustainability than the materials in the...

Fashion Featured

Return of the chaps, jorts and more: Denim’s takeover of SS24 street style

As attendees descended on the fashion capitals of the world, the fashion industry got the opportunity to see what the trend setters considered the epitome of style for the spring/summer 2024 season. And if there was one thing that stood out among the lot it was that of denim, a material that those filing into the shows experimented with to the...

News

From Levi Strauss to straight fit and stone washing: the history and evolution of jeans

October is denim month. Accordingly, FashionUnited wants to highlight the background story Jeans and denim: everything you need to know about jeans. Jeans have evolved into a versatile and fashionable item worn by people of all ages, and denim, the fabric they are made of, is an iconic material that has influenced fashion trends. Denim is known...