Don’t Miss Out: Visitor’s Guide to Bluezone for Scandinavians
Discover why Scandinavian denim designers and buyers should visit Bluezone in Munich. Unique benefits, practical tips, and how to make the most of the trade show.
Back to Bluezone: Why We’re Going to Munich This January
We’re going back to Bluezone, and this time we’ve got a very special reason to look forward to the event. Going to the trade show? Meet us in Munich!
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Into the Wardrobe: A Celebration of Clothes and Culture
Join us in Berlin at Burg & Schild on January 17, 2023 for the international release of The Rebel’s Wardrobe.
Bluezone is Back! Stronger and More United Than Ever!
For Bryan’s first ever denim trade show, Bluezone came through with a banger of an event. This show report highlights what we saw and took away from the show.
Meet Us in Munich: Why We’re Heading to Bluezone This Summer
2022’s summer edition of Munich’s Bluezone will be Bryan’s first (ever) denim trade show. Here’s what he’s expecting from it.
How Quality Garments Are Making Retailers Immune During COVID-19
Sales of quality garments go up during COVID-19. Why? Five denim retailers share how they face the challenges with a positive mindset and the right tools.
How to Communicate Like a Winner During the COVID-19 Crisis
In this fourth and final article in my series about how to get your (denim) business safely through crises, you’ll learn about best and worst practices for how to communicate.
How to Keep Your Job During the COVID-19 Crisis
It’s not enough to love your job. You need to be passionate about the company! Brian Engblad shares insights about how to keep your job during crises.
Why Better Service Can Save Your Denim Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
Brian Engblad argues why companies need to offer better service than ever during crises. Read on to get 10 ways you can improve your service.
Denim Destination: Q&A with Kiya Babzani from Self Edge
Self Edge is an authority in the raw denim scene. Here’s the Q&A I did with founder Kiya Babzani for the article I wrote for Sportswear International.
Why Rivet & Hide Is One of My Top 10 Denim Destinations
Rivet & Hide is one of the world’s finest ‘rare denim’ retailers. Here’s the Q&A I did with co-founder Danny Hodgson as part of the research for the ‘top 10 denim stores’ article I wrote for issue #289 of Sportswear International.
Henrik Brund on Why Brund is a Denim Destination
In issue 290 of Sportswear International, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Henrik Brund’s original answers to a Q&A I used for my research to write about the store he opened in 2004, Brund.
Menno van Meurs About Why Tenue de Nîmes is a Denim Destination
On October 18, 2019, issue 290 of Sportswear International was published. In it, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Menno van Meurs of Tenue de Nîmes’ original answers to a Q&A I used for my research.
Online vs. Brick and Mortar with Clobber Calm (S01E14)
In this episode, Jake and I are joined by Ben Woodhouse aka @clobbercalm. We talk about Ben closing his store and what he’s up to next, which leads us to a discussion about online vs. brick and mortar retail.
How Second Sunrise Became a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In this in-depth review, I take a close look at why Second Sunrise in Stockholm is one of Scandinavia’s best denim destinations.
Why Standard & Strange Is a Must-Visit Denim Destination
Continuing my series about global denim destinations that’re worth travelling to, this review takes a closer at Standard & Strange in Oakland.
The Two Trends That Dictate How Jeans Fits Right Now
When it comes to how jeans, there are two fit trends that’re dominating the market right now. At Bluezone in January, I talked to a handful of experts about these two trends. Watch the video to find out what they are.
How Hamansutra Made a Homage to Levi Strauss by Customising 501s
Haman Alimardani aka Hamansutra is a sewing machinist, a master tailor, and a design director. I met him at Bluezone in January where he was showing a few of his vintage sewing machines and his latest collaborations, including his homage to Levi Strauss.
Why stuf|f – fine goods Is a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In a new series, I go behind the scenes of denim destinations from around the world and discuss why they are worth travelling to. The series kicks off with a review of stuf|f – fine goods.
Swiss Jeans Freak Explains the Raw Denim ‘Art Exhibition’ We Did at Bluezone
During the Bluezone show in January, Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak from the Jeans Museum and I walked through our collab denim exhibition, which highlighted how denim’s past has inspired innovation.
