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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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Q&A Jean School alumni: Ardjoen Mahangoe

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. This week a new alumni with a quick Q&A. Today Ardjoen Mahangoe, Founder at Arjuns Goods. Why did you choose for Jean School? “I wanted to...

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Why The U.S. Is Trailing The Dutch in the Future of Denim

Statistics show that the people of the Netherlands wear the most denim per capital in the world, with Americans coming in second place. It’s surprising when one considers denim’s importance as a symbol of Americana, from cowboys to rock and roll; from James Dean’s rebel image to John Wayne’s rugged horseman to Obama’s “dad jeans”, all...

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Q&A Jean School alumni: Mike van der Zanden

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. This week a new alumni with a quick Q&A. Today Mike van der Zanden, Garment Technician at Garcia Jeans. Why did you choose for Jean School? “I was...

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Q&A Jean School alumni: Dong Thanh Tran

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. Starting from this week FashionUnited will introduce the alumni with a quick Q&A. Today Dong Thanh Tran, all round at Atelier de L'Armée. Why did...

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Q&A Jean School alumni: John-Randy Anthony

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. Starting from this week FashionUnited will introduce the alumni with a quick Q&A. Today John-Randy Anthony, Product Developer at Pepe Jeans. Why...

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Q&A Jean School alumni: Niels Mulder

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. Starting from this week FashionUnited will introduce the alumni with a quick Q&A. Today we start with Niels Mulder, Denim Developer at Edwin...

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Jean School Alumni: This is where they work now

With the Jean School’s first alumni already having entered the workforce, FashionUnited contacted a few of them to catch up and take a moment to map out for which denim companies they currently work. These are the stories of five students from the class of 2015 and 2016. Read also: In Pictures: Graduation exposition of Jean School 2017 During...

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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

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Become a unique Denim expert at the Jean School

First International Class of Jean School to open in Amsterdam. In 2012, Amsterdam made headlines by launching the first independent denim school in the world. The first students of this full-time 3 year, industry-driven course are set to graduate later this year. Following enormous media interest and demand from students and brands around the...