Denim’s Renewal

Everyone has a favorite pair of denim jeans — until they start fraying or ripping.  At one time, some funky patches might have helped to cover the holes and prolong…

Denim with a Twist

Maybe it's because people in general have become multitaskers, we've come to expect everything else to do double duty, too: Phones that have cameras and internet capabilities. Brac

Sustainability Concerns

As one of the largest nations in the world, America has seemingly boundless access to natural resources. This perception has helped create a populace that -- while having an interest…

Tons & Tons of Denim Kept from Landfills

The great thing about denim apparel is it practically lasts forever. The key word being practically. While nothing might fit as well as a pair of old blue jeans, at…

From Indie to Major Labels

The year 1873 was a busy one for San Francisco. That was the year the University of California opened its first medical school in the City by the Bay. San…

These Are The Days

The recent New York Denim Days Festival, a two-day event open to the public, combined the best of what festivals have to offer: food trucks, live music acts, industry panel…

Casual Workplaces

Before the coronavirus pandemic forced people to start working from home, where they can wear pajamas 'til noon or so, research showed business casual, or smart casual, is the most…

Meeting New Demands

In casual conversations with folks who don't work in the apparel industry, many seem surprised to hear that apparel retailers didn't fare well during the COVID-19 shutdowns since they could…