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Evaluating the sustainability efforts of 5 leading denim brands

Jeans are a mainstay of holiday shopping gift lists but denim has traditionally always been top of the list of the most polluting and wasteful fashion sectors. With over 1 billion pairs of jeans sold annually, in an intensely competitive market, it can be difficult to know where to start as a sustainably-minded shopper. FashionUnited chose five...

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New trade show GenovaJeans to launch in September

A new international jeans trade show is being launched in Genoa, Italy by Candiani, Diesel and Eco-Age in September to showcase the future of denim with a focus on sustainability. GenovaJeans will take place from September 2-6 in Genoa and will bring to life the “evolution, and innovation of jeans” in an experiential showcase with a series of...

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Denim for Dummies (2): Everything you need to know about washing and finishing

Whether you sell jeans or you’re aiming for a career in denim, you should have a better than average knowledge of the material. But there are so many terms! Do you know what they all mean? Here we explain the basics of denim to you. No need for bluffing no more. In Denim for dummies (1): we talked you through selvedge jeans, Japanese denim,...

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Video: How Handmade Jeans Are Made In Detroit

Eric Yelsma started Detroit Denim in 2008, just as the financial crisis was picking up steam. Today, his shop is one of the only jean manufacturers in Detroit. The small team of 10 churn out about 40 pairs of jeans a week. They’re made of a sturdier type of denim called selvedge. Each pair takes around four hours to make. Source: Youtube, INSIDER

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Video: Levi's iconic logo - where do they come from?

Learn about where the iconic Levi's logo came from. Source: Youtube, Highsnobiety

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Video: Spotting Fake Streetwear - Quick Tips When Shopping Second Hand

Learn about how to spot fake streetwear when shopping second hand. Source: Youtube, Highsnobiety

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Global jeans market to grow to 60 billion dollars by 2023

The global jeans market will grow to 60 billion US dollars (47 billion pounds) by 2023, according to a new report by apparel sourcing publisher just-style. The new Global Market Review of Denim and Jeanswear report predicts a growth of 4.9 percent over the next five years from 57 billion dollars in 2018, with the US set to remain the largest...

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It’s official: denim is making a comeback

Last month, when VF announced the spin off of its denim brands Wrangler and Lee, many market analysts declared the death of denim. Its killer? Athleisure. FashionUnited looked at it more closely and concluded it may be too early to mourn for denim just yet. Now, a research by retail technology company Edited confirms denim is not only alive, but...

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In Pictures: Aéropostale debuts all new jean fits

Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting 16 to 22-year-old women and men, has debut its new range of jeans fits as part of its largest jean offering to date. The new collection of jeans introduces three new fits: the Norma jean, a super high rise fit inspired by Marilyn Monroe; the Flex Effect, a 4-way...

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Milan gets its first Denim School

Milan attracts fashion students from all over the world, thanks to prominent schools such as the Marangoni Institute and the Domus Academy. Now, the city has become even more attractive for those looking to pursue a career in the fashion industry, as it now hosts the first Italian school entirely dedicated to denim and jeans. Launched this week,...

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The Best-Selling Jeans from 9 Top Denim Brands

Denim jeans: a beloved item in most wardrobes. However, preferences for the fit, color and finish differ per person, which raises the question: Which is the best-selling denim jean model? FashionUnited asked nine top denim brands. Closed - Pedal Pusher Anyone who thinks that the mailman can’t be a source of inspiration in fashion is wrong. The...

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A Brief History of the Rise of Denim

Denim jeans have become an integral part of our lives, that most of us never stop to question where the beloved pants we wear so frequently come from. Despite the range of innovative materials available on the market, denim remains one of the most versatile, durable and highly sought after fabrics on the market. It is one of the few items which...