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Sun-bleached: Tommy Jeans reworks its summer denim classics

Tommy Jeans, the denim line of US brand Tommy Hilfiger, has presented a summer denim collection inspired by Los Angeles style, according to a press release. The brand said it reworks its relaxed classics with lighter finishes, comfortable silhouettes and signature details. Among the key pieces is The Denim Jacket, described as a warm-weather...

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Authentic partners with One Jeanswear Group for Lee

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, has signed a long-term partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Brands Group Holdings, to drive growth and market position for Lee in the US and Canada. The partnership will take effect following the...

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Levi’s Lot-1 launches ‘Made to Order’ service in London

American denim brand Levi’s has launched a new premium bespoke tailoring experience at its Soho atelier in London, offering customers the chance to create their own one-of-a-kind handcrafted jeans. The Levi’s Lot-1 represents the highest expression of craftsmanship offered by Levi Strauss & Co., with all ‘made-to-order’ pieces made using premium...

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Denim as a common thread: Samsøe Samsøe collaborates with Garance Vallée and Franck Pellegrino

Danish brand Samsøe Samsøe has unveiled a collaboration with French artist, architect and designer Garance Vallée and multidisciplinary artist Franck Pellegrino, the brand announced in a press release. The project combines fashion, art and spatial design, with denim as its central element. The collection reinterprets the brand's denim through a...

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True Religion focuses on two different collections in Europe

US denim brand True Religion will be represented in Europe by two distinct collections: the True Religion Europe Collection and the True Religion US Collection. This was announced in a press release from the brand. Founded in Los Angeles in 2002, True Religion is known for its horseshoe logo and guitar-playing Buddha. According to the press...

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Resort 27 Trends: The evolution of ‘jeans and a nice top’

Retailers merchandising denim from the Resort 27 collections may find inspiration from the early 2000s, when premium denim labels such as 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and True Religion transformed jeans into a fashion investment. The formula was simple but highly effective: pair designer denim with an elevated top to create an...

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Video: A historical overview focusing on the decline of US denim production

The United States, once the global leader in denim production, has experienced a near-total decline of its mills following decades of intense competition with lower-cost international manufacturers. This shift marks a departure from the era when American textile production set the world standard for quality and scale. An investigation into the...

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Winners of inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards unveiled

The winners of the inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards have been revealed. The initiative, held in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), Central Saint Martins (CSM), looks to acknowledge emerging names in circular denim design and research. The Miss Sixty Future Denim Discovery Prize has been awarded to MA Fashion...

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Cup of Joe SS27: the matching set, made for summer

Denim is a summer staple, not just a cold-weather one. The real question for Spring/Summer 2027 is how light it can go, and how easily it styles. Cup of Joe answers by lightening up across the board. Linen, lightweight denim and striped fabrics lead the way, and the coordinated set steps forward as the season's commercial hero. The idea is...

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Video: Denim professionals discuss industry dynamics and future vision

This piece revisits the FRESH BLOOD series by highlighting a conversation with two young denim professionals, Lucille Ix (22) and Lucas Van de Woestyne (27). Both grew up in the industry, and their families have known each other for generations. The discussion covers how the massive denim industry operates as a small community, the longevity of...

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Lee unveils collaboration with Kacey Musgraves for Walmart

American denim brand Lee, part of Kontoor Brands, has unveiled its first celebrity collaboration designed with eight-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves exclusively for Walmart, with all pieces priced under 50 US dollars. The 100-plus-piece collection is named Kacey Lee, after Musgraves’ first and middle names, and spans men’s and women’s...

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Carlyle seeks to sell its stake in Spain-based Jeanologia

Madrid – Following its initial investment in the Valencia-based company in early 2019, US investment firm Carlyle has reportedly decided to fully divest from Jeanologia. Carlyle also holds investments in other prominent Spanish and fashion sector companies, such as Codorniu and the Italian brand Golden Goose. Jeanologia specialises in...