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In Pictures: Graduates from Jean School displayed in Amsterdam

A new exhibition from Jean School showcases the work of 30 graduate students. Set at Denim City, Amsterdam's denim hub, the exhibition was launched on July 11 and is set to run until August 12. Supervised by Mira Copini, the students were invited to design pieces inspired by a brand of their choice. Some of the works were inspired by feminism,...

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Business

Archroma partners up with the House of Denim Foundation

Archroma, the global colour and specialty chemicals company, has entered into a partnership with the House of Denim Foundation. Archroma is set to support the denim foundation through an annual financial contribution to its Denim City and is set to share its expertise and network with the House of Denim. "We are very excited to become an active...

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Fashion

Pepe Jeans launches its New Dry-Cult finish

London - Pepe Jeans London has just launched its latest finishing treatment, the Dry-Cult finish. This new finishing process promises to offer denim jeans that "already worn-in and loved" look while preventing crocking and colour bleeding. The new finishing treatment also boosts anti-bacterial qualities which offer anti-odour qualities, which...

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In Pictures: Graduation exposition of Jean School 2017

Graduate students from Jean School are hosting an exposition of their graduate work in Denim City, in Amsterdam. Under the guidance of Jean School coordinator Mira Copini, the graduates developed a two-piece outfit from their graduation showcase, which focused on serving the mid-segment of denim wear. The graduating students completed a...

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A virtual look inside House of Denim | Denim City

House of Denim is the first platform of its kind, dedicated craftsmanship and innovation in the denim industry. The headquarters of this Dutch knowledge institute, Denim City, is located in De Hallen: a hotspot in the Western part of Amsterdam. Denim City houses its own jean workshop, a laundry 'Blue Lab', an archive and even a store....

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A virtual look inside House of Denim | Denim City

House of Denim is the first platform of its kind, dedicated craftsmanship and innovation in the denim industry. The headquarters of this Dutch knowledge institute, Denim City, is located in De Hallen: a hotspot in the Western part of Amsterdam. Denim City houses its own jean workshop, a laundry 'Blue Lab', an archive and even a store....

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Schools

Global Denim Awards kicks off 3rd Edition with 11 participants

The Global Denim Awards is set to return to the city of Amsterdam for the third consecutive year. The 2016 edition will see 11 up and coming designers paired with 11 top denim mills from across the globe to develop a innovative capsule denim collection. The 11 participating designers are as followed: Marina van Dieren and Christina Albrecht,...

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Fashion

Global Denim Awards kicks off 3rd Edition with 11 participants

The Global Denim Awards is set to return to the city of Amsterdam for the third consecutive year. The 2016 edition will see 11 up and coming designers paired with 11 top denim mills from across the globe to develop a innovative capsule denim collection. The 11 participating designers are as followed: Marina van Dieren and Christina Albrecht,...

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Fashion |INTERVIEW Featured

House of Denim to hire skilled Syrian refugees

After worries over Syrian conflict cotton and even Syrian refugee children surfacing in Turkish garment factories, here is some positive news for Syrian refugees: Denim City, an Amsterdam non-profit organisation dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability in the denim industry, has started a project that will employ Syrian refugees...

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