Denim | Trends

True blue tradition: how Japan's coveted jeans are made

Kojima-ajino, Japan - Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs. Unlike their mass-produced cousins, the tough garments crafted at the small Momotaro Jeans factory in southwest Japan are designed to be worn for...

Culture

Ian Berry exhibits in Turkey for the first time

For the first time, renowned denim artist Ian Berry is exhibiting in Turkey. The show “Beyond Denim” opened its doors at the beautiful art centre Kalyon Kültür in the Şişli neighbourhood of Istanbul and will be on view until February 2025. The exhibition consists of some the artist’s most known works as well as those especially prepared for the...

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Dickies Unveils Pre-SS25 Denim Collection Embracing Oversized Fits and Nostalgia

Dickies, the iconic American workwear brand, is excited to announce the launch of their Pre-SS25 denim collection. The new collection celebrates the essence of 90s fashion, combining oversized fits, denim newness, and a nostalgic flair that pays homage to streetwear culture and Dickies archive. Heading into 2025, denim and the revival of vintage...

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Crafting the perfect pair: An inside look at denim design and production

Denim serves as the ideal canvas for creating fashion pieces that transcend fleeting trends. By blending tradition with innovation, it becomes a unique intersection of craftsmanship and creativity. Cup of Joe has mastered the art of transforming denim into enduring wardrobe staples. In an exclusive interview with FashionUnited, the denim brand’s...

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Carolina Herrera unveils denim collaboration with Frame

New York-based fashion house Carolina Herrera, known for its elegant and bold fashion, has unveiled a denim capsule collection with American fashion brand Frame. The limited-edition collection came to fruition through the shared vision of Frame’s co-founder and creative director Erik Torstensson and Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes...

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Levi's launches jeans fit guide on Amazon Alexa

Denim and lifestyle brand Levi’s is looking to leverage the power of conversational commerce with a new industry-first innovative jeans fit guide with Amazon Alexa. The fit guide on Alexa is exclusive to Germany until the end of December and aims to bolster Levi’s direct-to-consumer-first strategy by focusing on reimagining the online shopping...

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The 17th Bangladesh Denim Expo signifies a transformative moment in the fashion industry

The 17th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo kicked off yesterday at the International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Denim Expo is a remarkable testament to the fusion of fashion and sustainability within the denim industry. This event showcases innovative designs and emphasizes the importance of...

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Lee launches new handbag line on social and ecommerce platforms

Denim and apparel brand Lee has launched a new curated line of handbags and totes on its social and ecommerce platforms. Developed under license by the manufacturer Montana West, the handbags are available for sale for the first time on TikTok Shop, next to the brand’s other online retail websites. The collection includes three different handbag...

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Denim trends for SS25: Men's shorts and fashion for global culture

The denim fair Kingpins celebrated its tenth anniversary edition in Amsterdam last week. A highlight of the fair was the trend presentation by its long-term partner Denim Dudes, which this time round was dedicated to denim trends for the spring/summer 2026 season and thus shed light on topics relevant to fashion professionals, such as consumer...

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The future of denim fits at Kingpins: 'Clothing should shape the wearer, not the other way around'

A panel discussion on the first day of denim trade fair Kingpins put forth the topic of the future of denim fits to visitors. Dubbed 'Future Fit Forum', the discussion, moderated by Michelle Branch, founder and creative director of US-based Markt & Twigs, Inc., a global creative company specialising in denim innovations, took place between Carme...

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17th Bangladesh Denim Expo on 4th & 5th Nov 2024

The Bangladesh Denim Expo is an international trade show organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange. It showcases the country's thriving denim industry and brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and designers from all over the world to explore the latest trends and innovations in denim production. The expo serves as a platform for...

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Lenzing, Kaihara Denim and ROICATM by Asahi Kasei launch SAISEI Collection, premium stretch denim line made of recycled materials

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, ROICA by Asahi Kasei, a pioneer in premium stretch fiber, and Kaihara Denim, the world- renowned Japanese denim manufacturer, join forces for the first time to co-create a premium stretch denim collection, “SAISEI Collection.” The...