Experiencing a More Sustainable Denim Laundry
In the third and final episode of our collaboration with Long john and Soorty, we see how the jeans go through the laundry processes to recreate our fades.
Exploring How Jeans Are Cut and Sewn at Soorty’s NASDA Lab
In the second episode of our 3-part mini-documentary about how to recreate fades in a more sustainable way at Soorty’s NASDA lab, we make the jeans.
Retracing Denim’s History to Learn How to Make the Future Greener
Back in November, Wouter Munnichs and I visited Soorty’s NASDA innovation lab in Turkey to recreate our own worn-in jeans in the most sustainable way possible.
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.
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.
Martin Schaefer Explains How to Make “Cheap” Jeans
Martin Schaefer is a denim sourcing specialist. He knows how to make “cheap” jeans and in this video interview from Bluezone he explains the process, and why they might not be as low quality as the price suggests.
Piero Turk Discusses the Modern Evolution of Jeans at Bluezone
I’ve known Piero Turk for years, but I never really heard his story. We sat down at Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show in September to discuss how he ended up in denim, and how denim’s has changed since he did.
How to Be Successful on Instagram (with Koen Kuik)
Instagrammer Koen Kuik has become my go-to guy for tips and tricks about the popular social media platform. At Bluezone in Munich, he shared some of his knowledge. Watch the video to learn how you can become more successful on Instagram.
Candiani’s Simon Giuliani: How YOU Can Make Denim Greener
At the Bluezone show in September, Wouter Munnichs and I sat down with Simon Giuliani from Candiani Denim to discuss how consumers can help make denim more sustainable. Watch the video interview to learn what you can do.
Lennaert Explains Core Denims of Benzak Denim Developers
In this fourth and final lesson of the course about Benzak Denim Developers, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the core denims that BDD offers.
How Wouter Munnichs Got Infected with ‘the Blue Virus’
Wouter Munnichs and I go back several years. We both blog and teach about denim. In a new series of video interviews from the Bluezone denim trade show, we share the stories of some of the coolest people in ‘the blue world.’ But first, let’s hear Wouter’s own story.
Everything You Need to Know About BDD’s 3 Fit Groups
In this third lesson of the course about Benzak Denim Developers, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the three types of fits the brand offers, and not least who they’re designed for.
The Defining Features of Benzak Denim Developers Jeans
In this lesson about Benzak Denim Developers, founder of the brand, Lennaert Nijgh explains the defining features of his jeans, which also differentiate the brand’s two lines.
Why You Should Go To the Bluezone Denim Show
At the show back in January, I asked 10 denim influential insiders of the business of denim why Bluezone is a must-visit show in a series of video interviews. Find out what they have to say.
Lennaert Nijgh Tells the Story of Benzak Denim Developers
This is the first lesson in a video course about Benzak Denim Developers. It teaches you the story of the brand, it’s two guiding principles, and how the brand’s built on the passion of founder, Lennaert Nijgh.
How to Make Denim More Sustainable [Video]
Making denim can be a dirty business. So how can denim become more sustainable? That was one of the topic of the on-camera conversations I had with several key influencers and denim experts at the Bluezone show back in January.
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in the Denim Industry
At the latest Bluezone show by Munich Fabric Start, I interviewed a handful of experts and influencers about the future of artificial intelligence and Big Data in the denim industry.