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Miko Underwood: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Miko Underwood: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

New York-based brand Oak & Acorn - Only for the Rebelles pays homage to the untold story of the Indigenous American & the enslaved Africans’ contributions that have shaped American manufacturing and denim. Founder Miko Underwood explains how she expresses her vision through her designs and why she feels now is the right time to educate and inspire to drive positive change.   Q  Why is it...

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18 February 2021
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.
11 February 2021
James Bartle: The denim industry can lead life-transforming, generational change James Bartle: The denim industry can lead life-transforming, generational change
James Bartle, CEO of Australia’s Outland Denim, believes manufacturers and brands should put competition aside to tackle the industry’s big problems...
27 January 2021
IN Srihari Balakrishnan: We provided free food and shelter for workers during the pandemic Srihari Balakrishnan: We provided free food and shelter for workers during the pandemic
The managing director of denim producer KG Fabriks believes upskilled workers can...
08 January 2021
Fabio Adami Dalla Val: The Pandemic has highlighted the importance of connection Fabio Adami Dalla Val: The Pandemic has highlighted the importance of connection
The show manager of Denim Première Vision explains how his team has had to adapt to make sure that the vital relationships between exhibitors and buyers can flourish in difficult circumstances.
16 December 2020
Andrew Olah: Bad behaviour plagues the industry and we don’t think it’s right Andrew Olah: Bad behaviour plagues the industry and we don’t think it’s right
The Transformers Foundation’s first in-depth report identifies why brands, retailers and importers felt they could walk away from their commitments to denim suppliers...
17 November 2020
Rui Lima: Fashion could learn from innovative mills and laundries Rui Lima: Fashion could learn from innovative mills and laundries
The design consultant thinks supply chain partnerships show how investment and research pays off when it comes to transforming the way jeans are made.
04 November 2020
Ruby Chahal: Creating a better future starts with design Ruby Chahal: Creating a better future starts with design
Ruby Chahal, menswear’s design lead on special private brands at Amazon, accepts pricing pressures from are always going to be a big issue when consumers...
29 October 2020
Anne Oudard: Beware #covidwashing on jeans Anne Oudard: Beware #covidwashing on jeans
The French designer would love to see the end of oil-based material in the denim industry...
22 October 2020
Tricia Carey: The financial burden should not lie with the supply chain Tricia Carey: The financial burden should not lie with the supply chain
Lenzing Fibre’s director of global business development explains how Carved in Blue has grown beyond a blog to become a tool for connecting the industry...
15 October 2020
Claire Ford: We strive to help the most vulnerable workers Claire Ford: We strive to help the most vulnerable workers
The director of Claire Ford Consultancy and head designer for Outland Denim tells us how designing for sustainability is vital...
08 October 2020
Amanda Barnes: Denim Hang is a global celebration of our community Amanda Barnes: Denim Hang is a global celebration of our community
Amanda Barnes, a co-founder of the Global Denim Hang with Clobbercalm’s Ben Woodhouse, tells us how the event showed the generosity, spirit and creativity of the denim community...
01 October 2020
Aamir Shamsi: Recipe for success Aamir Shamsi: Recipe for success
Archroma’s Aamir Shamsi says great results come from strong ‘triangle partnerships’ between brand, mill and supplier.
24 September 2020
Ampelio Dal Lago: Creativity is the driving force Ampelio Dal Lago: Creativity is the driving force
Ampelio Dal Lago (known as Max), AFM’s creative director, says the group’s vertical production set-up helps to bring concepts to life, from fibre to finish.
11 September 2020
Adriano Goldschmied: We have a unique opportunity for radical change Adriano Goldschmied: We have a unique opportunity for radical change
I’ve worked in design and the industry for such a long time...
13 August 2020
Daria Martelli: Sustainability is a cultural issue Daria Martelli: Sustainability is a cultural issue
Daria fell in love with denim at an early age...
12 August 2020
Tilmann Wrobel: We cannot go back to the ‘Textiles Hunger Games’ Tilmann Wrobel: We cannot go back to the ‘Textiles Hunger Games’
Denim consultant Tilmann Wrobel feels strongly that the power balance...
16 June 2020
Barbara Pellegrini: Will promises of a better future be hard to keep? Barbara Pellegrini: Will promises of a better future be hard to keep?
Barbara Pellegrini worked with an Italian jeans manufacturer for 25 years...
21 May 2020
Ken Kiser: Sustainability lies in durability Ken Kiser: Sustainability lies in durability
Ken Kiser has spent 29 years implementing operational...
24 March 2020
François Girbaud: Lessons of the past must not haunt us in the future François Girbaud: Lessons of the past must not haunt us in the future
When you buy a pair of jeans, you're not actually buying the indigo...

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