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.
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.
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.
10 Quirks That’ll Make Ruedi Karrer Your Favourite Jeans Freak
Ruedi Karrer is an institution in the world of faded jeans. But there’s more to the man than denim evolution. In this interview from Bluezone, Wouter Munnichs and I uncovered things about Ruedi’s story that you might not know.
How to Put Denim Passion Into High Street Jeans
Christina Agtzidou is a denim enthusiast. She works at a high street jeans maker and retailer. So how does she put her denim passion into “commercial” jeans?
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.
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.
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.
How the Concept Zone Visualised MAN+MACHINE [Video]
Before we know it, computers and robots will be making our jeans. At Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone in January, I interviewed the show’s creative partners, Lucie and Tilmann Wröbel of Monsieur-T., on how the Concept Zone visualised how AI and Big Data can be combined with human creativity.
11 Highlights and 6 Exhibitors You Shouldn’t Miss at Bluezone
This sponsored blog post guides you through eleven presentations, panel discussions and other highlights as well as six exhibitors that you should prioritise at the upcoming Bluezone show.
27 Revolutionary Denim Innovations You Need to Know
It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of denim. This blog post guides you through 27 of the most important recent denim innovations.
What You Need to Know About the Opportunities of AI in Denim
Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show for January 2018 is themed MAN+MACHINE. The show will address the benefits and opportunities of software-generated creative processes and analyses of ‘big data.’
How to Avoid Commoditisation of the Jeans You’re Making
This sponsored blog post revisits the ‘Infinite’ theme of Munich Fabric Start’s latest Bluezone show to discuss how denim in the future must be seasonless.
How to Move Beyond Seasons With Denim Communities
For the first time, a fabric trade show presented an approach to and work and think beyond trends for denim. Using denim communities can create long-lasting trends, as well as more personal relations with consumers.
How to Source for the 3 Sectors of the Jeans Business
In this sponsored blog post, six denim designers discuss the opportunities and challenges of the premium, fast fashion and heritage jeans sectors, and how to source for each of them.
Why Denim of the Future Might Not Have Seasons
The constant demand for newness in denim results in exponential innovation, much of which transcends seasons. That is the theme of Munich Fabric Start’s A/W18 Bluezone show in September 2017, titled ‘Infinite.’
In this sponsored blog post, eight industry experts discuss how denim can move beyond seasons to create long-lasting trends.
How to Find Jeans Suppliers
When you’re looking for new jeans suppliers, how do you know where to focus your attention, and what should you be looking for?
With the help of five business insiders, this article helps designers and developers navigate the list of exhibitors at shows like Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone.