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Stretch Yourself #4: Gen Z designs the denim of the future

How far can stretch denim go? That’s the question driving the fourth edition of Stretch Yourself—the annual design challenge from House of Denim and Jean School Amsterdam, powered by cutting-edge innovations from The LYCRA Company and a selection of the most progressive denim mills worldwide. Stretch Yourself is a unique a collaboration between...

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Dutch denim talent programme funded by PVH Foundation opts for guild structure

The world is bursting with talent if you know where to look. These talents need to be nurtured and given space to develop, space that is not always available in the traditional educational system. Denim talents now have a place to go: The House of Denim Talent Incubator Programme. The programme is supported by the PVH Foundation, the foundation...

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From multidisciplinary artist to collaborating with Ronald van der Kemp: This is the new denim generation

What better time to look ahead and zoom in on the new denim generation than at the end of this month of April, Kingpins month? When it comes to this new generation of denim designers, more specifically those based in the Netherlands, some not only want to conquer the denim industry but are also looking for opportunities in the art world, while...

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Stretch yourself #2: Denim of the future, designed by Gen Z Diversity in Denim

The latest denim design exploration by the House of Denim Foundation x Jean School students, in collaboration with The LYCRA Company and 7 of the most progressive denim mills in the world. Last year, while still in the middle of the pandemic, we did our first project with The Lycra Compa- ny and 7 of the most progressive denim mills. The...

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The bluest Monday - A 'Fashion against depression' x House of Denim Foundation exhibition

What if you are Generation Z and you grow up with a pandemic in the years when you should be free to explore life to the fullest? What if you are dealing with the pressure to be successful & are no longer allowed to make mistakes? When shaming, blaming & ghosting are part of your daily reality? If you are in your head most of the time & not feel...

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Brightest Blue | 10 year Jean School: A Celebration of Talent

A denim design exhibition by Jean School in collaboration with the House of Denim Foundation, supported by Kingpinsshow, Denim City Amsterdam, Denim Days Festival & Amsterdam Partners In 2012, the doors of the first and only Jean School in the world opened in Amsterdam. An education during which young, creative and driven people are learning the...

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Stretch yourself: Denim of the future, designed by Gen Z

A denim design exploration by the House of Denim Foundation x Jean School students in collaboration with The LYCRA Company and 7 of the most progressive denim mills in the world. Amsterdam, April 13, 2022 “Which denim would generation Z design for its generation?” was the question the House of Denim team asked when thinking about the future of...

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House of Denim / Jean School - Education is on

Even in times of Corona measures and no internships, vocational education in Denim City continues as usual. Also during lockdown, courses are given here in denim, design, sustainability and innovation. Not only the students of Jean School are steadily working on their profession, career or diploma. Thanks to fast acting, the House of Denim...

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Kingpins Transformers Introduces ED - A New Conference For Students

KINGPINS TRANSFORMERS: ED is the first of what Kingpins Transformers organizers hope will be an annual educational conference for fashion students who are still in university and just about to enter the fashion industry. The all-day conference is set for October 18th at Ravensbourne University in London and is sponsored by Tencel, Saitex and...

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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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Overview: 5 Must-Read Denim articles

London - Denim holds a special place within the fashion industry. Originally created as work wear, this solid fabric has been transformed into essential daily wear over the years and become a wardrobe staple. Industry denim trade fairs Kingpins and Denim Première Vision took place last month as FashionUnited turned its focus to the leading...

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Denim City launches in-house jeans

Denim City, the premier denim innovation hub in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has joined forces with Italian denim mill Candiani to create its own bespoke jeans for the public. The move follows on from the launch of Denim City's first pair of denim jeans, Denim City Loves ADE Jeans, in October 2016, which were created for the Amsterdam Dance...