Denim Special Edition
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© Maurizio Donadi
All in the Family: Atelier & Repairs’ and Prps’ Father-Son Duo
Sometimes participating in the family business means forging your own path in the same field. Both apparel veteran Maurizio Donadi and his son Mattia Donadi were drawn to denim in their formative years for its aesthetic, but neither of them originally expected to go into the industry. About five years ago, Maurizio Donadi founded the label Atelier & Repairs, which upcycles reclaimed garments to give them a new life as one-of-a-kind designs. Through his work with denim-centric companies like Candiani and Gap, he has entered into the world of jeans after decades in the fashion business.
© Anatt Finkler
Next-Gen Denim: Global Denim’s Anatt Finkler
The newest faces in denim are offering a different perspective on how to shape denim’s future—and these are the minds that will drive the sector forward onto its more sustainable path. And we want to hear from them. In the continuation of our series highlighting the fresh, new minds in denim, Carved in Blue caught up with Global Denim’s Anatt Finkler to find out how denim drives her, what she thinks the industry is missing and what she would like to see change.
© Sadia Rafique
Headspace: Taking Stock During Social Distancing
We’re living in an unprecedented situation as entire countries shut down and their citizens shelter in place. But even though we can’t get together in person through a trade show, travel or meetings, we wanted to check in with members of our denim community around the world to connect and get their thoughts on their COVID-19 experiences. Our Headspace video series is taking a moment to reflect on and document how our lives have changed in recent weeks as denim industry figures discuss their state of mind and feelings during the crisis.
© Kristin Vander Ark
Next-Gen Denim: Good American’s Kristin Vander Ark
Modern denim will be carried on and developed by the new crop of talent in the industry—those innovating and embracing sustainability and change. Carved in Blue is dedicated to capturing their voices and missions. In the continuation of our series highlighting the fresh, new minds in denim, Carved in Blue caught up with Good American’s Kristin Vander Ark to find out why the next generation of denimheads
© Sadia Rafique
Hardwear Highlight: Shirt
With tradeshows on hold, Carved in Blue is putting its capsule collection out one digital post at a time. This week, we’re highlighting the shirt with TENCEL™ Lyocell. Shirts have been around for millennia. The humble work shirts as we know them are documented to have been made around early 1900s. but the evolution of the shirt is very fascinating. A garment which you can tell by the wearer which class you’re from, from the type of collar shape. But shirts have changed a lot over the years.