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Mohsin Sajid: If I’ve helped even one designer become a creative director, I’ve done my job

Mohsin Sajid: If I’ve helped even one designer become a creative director, I’ve done my job

Mohsin Sajid has worked as a denim designer and consultant for 20 years. In recent years he has added lecturer and tutor to his list of roles. He has worked on industry projects with partners ranging from Candiani, Kaihara, Orta, Atlantic Mills and Cone Denim, plus suppliers such as Lenzing, Jeanologia and YKK. He tells us how his work has adapted to life online and how denim’s rich history and innovative...

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04 November 2020
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22 October 2020
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01 October 2020
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24 September 2020
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11 September 2020
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I’ve worked in design and the industry for such a long time...
13 August 2020
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12 August 2020
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16 June 2020
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Barbara Pellegrini worked with an Italian jeans manufacturer for 25 years...
21 May 2020
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Ken Kiser has spent 29 years implementing operational...
24 March 2020
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