Denim Special Edition
Visit Carved in Blue, a blog produced and curated by the denim team at Lenzing.
© Richard Cordero for Lenzing
DENIM CAPSULE WITH REFIBRA™ FIBERS DESIGNED BY ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED
A quarter century ago, Adriano Goldschmied recognized the importance of TENCEL® branded lyocell fibers to create designs with the environment in mind, at a time when sustainability was not even a word used in common parlance. Fast forward to 2017, and in recognition of his loyalty to the cause, Lenzing has commissioned Adriano to design and make a capsule collection featuring their fiber innovation, Refibra™ branded lyocell fibers.
© Bella Dahl
BELLA DAHL PLAYS WITH COMFORT AND STYLE FOR FALL
The Los Angeles-based brand with the city’s laid back style has amassed a loyal following of female fans who value comfort just as much as style. Today’s consumers want transitional garments that can take them from one activity to the next, and often times above style, they want to feel good in what they’re wearing.
© PSI
COMING IN OCTOBER: NEW YORK TEXTILES SUMMIT
Garment industry stakeholders are coming together to further the reuse and recycling of textiles. Carved in Blue spoke with Product Stewardship Institute CEO-founder Scott Cassel to get a preview. Garment makers, driven by consumer demand as well as by the internal enthusiasm for sustainability in the textile industry, are actively pursuing the possibilities of sustainably produced and recycled denim.
© Mara Hoffman
MARA HOFFMAN TALKS INSPIRATION FOR FALL
Mara Hoffman may be known for its vibrant collections and breezy silhouettes, but the brand has built denim right into the collection in the most Mara Hoffman way. With Fall upon us, and, with it, the excitement of new fashion for the season, Carved in Blue caught up with Hoffman to get the scoop on what to expect from the brand’s new collection and the inspiration behind it.
© Kaltex
COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY AT KALTEX
Kaltex launched 92 years ago as a small textile distributor, steadily growing over the decades into a global fabric powerhouse. The company uses only American cotton, and prizes its blends using TENCEL® and Lenzing Modal® branded fibers. The company attributes its success to its focus on innovation, collaboration and efficiency, and in recent years has emphasized sustainability on the whole supply chain.