We’re looking for small bits of good news to keep us motivated in this sea of bad news. At the time of this writing, the latest news is that J.Crew might declare bankruptcy this weekend.
Some bright spots: Candiani Denim is opening again next week. Plus, our denim family continues to be proactive, even in isolation. Case in point: Detroit Denim Co. has switched from making custom jeans to PPE for medical workers. If you have a similar story or know of someone in our community who does, send them our way. We’d like to help share those good vibes.
Also, a heads-up: our Kingpins24 on-demand content will be online for anyone who wishes to see it for another 7 days (said in scary Ring voice). Some of the more popular content includes: a conversation between Piero Turk and Andrew Olah (go to the Bossa section); NPD gave us some really great information about denim sales and the effects of COVID-19 on consumer spending; and our buds at The Vintage Showroom put together a bunch of denim eye candy in a series of galleries.
New on Kingpinsshow.com: The 3rd episode of Denim Talks, our podcast, just dropped. It features an in-depth interview with Sanjeev Bahl of Saitex. Tune in to learn about how COVID has revealed the thin (and false) veneer of stability in the fashion industry. We talk about what’s next. Plus, Saitex is going to upend garment production with new factories. NBD.
Did you know we cover trend regularly on the site with new content from Denim Dudes? This week we’re exploring The Softening of Menswear. Cozy! But still elevated!
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