Fashion for Good, Microfibre Consortium Aim for Breakthrough
By Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | March 6, 2025
Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium have released “Behind the Break: Exploring Fibre Fragmentation,” a landmark project they hope will advance the knowledge needed to mitigate the root causes of fiber-fragment pollution.
Adriano Goldschmied Pushes Denim’s Evolution Through Past Lessons
After a 50-year career in the denim industry, Adriano Goldschmied is ready for a change. The “Godfather of Denim” has relaunched House of Gold, the agency that he founded in 2014.
Lee x Daydreamer Honors Denim Heritage With Updated Classics
Heritage denim brand Lee has chosen Los Angeles–based, female-founded brand Daydreamer as a partner to create refreshed approaches to its classic styles for a limited-edition women’s collection.
New Showrooms and Lines
New Showrooms and Lines
The Natural Selection Collection Boasts Three-Way Partnership
For 35 years Laguna Fabrics has been a Los Angeles–based, family-owned knitting mill known for quality, trend awareness and fast turnaround...
SFI Continues Expansion Globally and With New Product Categories
“So near yet so far” is an age-old expression for something just out of reach, but thanks to Star Fades International so near is actually getting much nearer.
Industry Focus: Denim - The Style, Manufacturing Trends That Will Become Classic Denim Staples
Industry Focus: Denim. What current denim trend do you foresee becoming a classic, and what do you believe the next fresh, groundbreaking trend will be?
Yella Activewear Encourages Movement Through Luxurious Fabrics
Making activewear in a luxurious hand is Daniella Mizrahi’s mission, and the founder of Yella Activewear continues to raise the bar on the standards for her Los Angeles–based brand.
New Showrooms and Lines
New Lines
Made-in-L.A. Made For All Embraces Ethics and Diversity
There’s no shortage of leisurewear in the marketplace, which means the consumer gets to play an elevated game. Instead of grabbing any old generic brand for everyday basics, the savvy shopper can choose a small company with a story that resonates.
Jeanologia Aspires to Make the Most Sustainable Jeans
Water may be the most plentiful substance on earth, but as most of it is seawater, the life-giving liquid remains a precious commodity. Reducing its consumption in garment finishing is the key mission of Jeanologia, a Spain-based leader in sustainable technology that can reduce water usage in garment finishing to 1 percent of the amount used in conventional methods.
The Iconic Levi’s 501 Jean Celebrates Its Sesquicentennial
The iconic five-pocket blue jean invented by Levi Strauss turns the big one-five-oh...
Cone Denim Extends Sourcing-Verification Partnership With Oritain
North Carolina denim maker Cone Denim is extending its partnership with traceability and product-testing company Oritain.
Triarchy Resort 2023 Shines With Elevated, Responsibly Constructed Denim
Triarchy’s Resort 2023 collection elevates denim to a luxury level with classic silhouettes and elegant details while aligning with the brand’s lofty, sustainable expectations.
Embracing Responsibility While Building a Profitable Business
How are denim businesses aligning the need to sell products while also manufacturing more responsibly made, longer-lasting goods and encouraging consumers to make repairs that give new life to secondhand pieces?
THREADS for Meaningful Change in 2023 and Beyond
2022 saw an unprecedented level of policymaking that affected, and often targeted, the apparel and footwear industry. 2023 is shaping up to be an even busier year.
