INDUSTRY ISSUES
Remaining Committed to Denim Progress and Success in 2026
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | January 8, 2026
California Apparel News asked denim-industry experts: What sustainable, transparency, philanthropic, financial, manufacturing, technology or social commitments are you strictly adhering to during 2026 and in what other areas of the denim business will you be more flexible?
2013 Newsmaker: European Union Denim Tariff
At a time when the Obama administration has been trying to boost U.S. exports overseas, Europe this spring put a crimp in the president’s initiative.
Law Firm Gets UK to Strike Down Steep Tariff on Hudson Jeans
Law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg has won a ruling in the United Kingdom that exempts Los Angeles–based Hudson Clothing from paying a steep 38 percent tariff on its women’s premium denim jeans made in the United States.
Halladay: Denim Built for Comfort
The owners of newly established women’s contemporary line Halladay, Greg Duzian and Azi Tchatalbachian, have worked in the fashion industry for more than 25 years. The two have covered everything from design to product development, sales and marketing, production, and sourcing.
Former Levi’s Exec Joins True Religion
Vernon, Calif.–based True Religion Apparel Inc. named Mary Alderete chief marketing officer, overseeing the brand’s marketing strategy for retail, wholesale, international and e-commerce.
Jacob Davis: Denim From Street to Stage
Their double lives give them added insight into menswear market research.
True Religion Adds to Management Team
The new owners of True Religion, taken private nearly three months ago, have added two top management team members to the premium-denim company, based in Vernon, Calif.
True Religion Adds to Management Team
The new owners of True Religion, taken private nearly three months ago, have added two top management team members to the premium-denim company based in Vernon, Calif.
Tortoise Jeans: Getting More Wash Using Less Water
Tortoise uses an ozone process to alter the jean’s color
Joe’s Jeans Completes Acquisition of Hudson Clothing
The merging of two Los Angeles–based premium-denim companies is a done deal. Joe’s Jeans announced Oct. 2 that it had completed the $97.6 million acquisition of Hudson Clothing.
Big Denim Brands Turn Out for Isko Workshop on Wash Treatment and Finishes
Big Denim Brands Turn Out for Isko Workshop
New Promotions, Appointments in Levi’s Executive Ranks
San Francisco–based Levi Strauss & Co. recently made several changes to the executive ranks of its Levi’s brand division.
Denim Resources
Cotton Incorporated, The Denim Bank, Grace in LA, Invista, iSKO, Laken Kyra, People vs. West, Shol Textiles, Trim Networks Inc.
Cone Adds More Vintage Selvage Looms at White Oak Mill
To keep up with demand for American-made selvage denim, Cone Denim is increasing capacity of selvage denim by 25 percent by installing several vintage selvage looms at its historic White Oak mill in Greenboro, N.C.
