In what has been a challenging time for the denim industry—with mill
location closures, talent losses and a difficult business climate—there are still
reasons to find joy. This issue of SJ Denim looks at the innovators and
creators who continue to find purpose and inspiration in the fabric.
We profile designer Ksenia Schnaider, who upcycles jeans into unexpected
silhouettes out of a production facility in Kyiv, Ukraine. We also catch up with
two denim players who are focusing on local production: Sweden’s Jeanerica
and Italy’s Candiani Denim, the latter of which operates a micro factory in
Milan.
Denim is a constant in most consumers’ wardrobes, but trends offer an
opportunity to put a new spin on the staple garments. Colored jeans are
staging a comeback on the runways and commercial collections. Although
the latest iterations look different than the styles in the 2010s, a wider range
of hues and patterns are bringing newness to denim. At the same time,
comfort is still king, as brands and manufacturers continue to create drapey
denim that feels like sweatpants or that incorporates stretch for ease of
movement.
Download SJ Denim’s Fall 2026 issue to discover:
- How manufacturers are strategizing around energy and efficiency amid rising power costs
- Why sustainability considerations extend into trims like zippers and buttons
- What U.S. cotton growers want the industry to know about the current state of farming this key denim ingredient
- How AI is being integrated into denim development and production
- Which denim brands and mills are leading in sales
- How the industry is tapping into the Vintage Showroom’s archives
- Dolly Parton’s denim style
- And more!
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