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As a denim trend forecaster, Samuel Trotman see an indigo world before anyone else experiences it.

Alberto Candiani wants to see the entire denim market embrace sustainability—and not just as a marketing ploy.

Kingpins founder Andrew Olah's latest efforts are focused on securing a future for the denim industry.

As the queen bee of Denim Dudes, Amy Leverton keeps denim exciting and approachable.

Archroma CEO Alexander Wessels would rather his clients leave a much smaller footprint with their product.

As executive director of the ZDHC Foundation, Frank Michel helps the world's largest apparel brands clean up their supply chains.

Travis Rice, Alliance for Responsible Denim project manager,supports brands' efforts to go green—one nudge at a time.

José Rafael Royo Ballesteros has made it something of a personal mission to spread the gospel of Tejidos Royo's dry...

Mott & Bow founder Alejandro Chahin's fuss-free approach to denim making resonates with consumers.

Thomas Stege Bojer has spun his love for indigo into a denim marketing consultancy business.

The ultimate collaborator, designer and consultant Kelly Harrington lends her eye for good jeans to many global brands.

Levi's vp of technical innovation Bart Sights believes the best has yet to come for the denim industry.

In his role as managing director role for Denim Expert Limited, Mostafiz Uddin shines a spotlight on Bangladesh's manufacturing future.

Fitcode founder Rian Buckley switched careers to create a product that corrects the denim sector's sizing disparities.

Jeanologia co-founder Enrique Silla aims to equip the denim industry with the tools it needs to clean up its act.

Blue in Green co-owners Gordon Heffner and Yuji Fukushima are spreading the word on Japanese denim.

The B2B event set in picturesque settings near California’s Joshua Tree National Park is rewriting the trade show playbook.

Y/Project designer and Diesel collaborator, Glenn Martens, is breaking norms with his witty denim designs.

Saitex founder Sanjeev Bahl has become an industry leader in sustainable denim.

Universal Standard co-founder Alexandra Waldman is proving that fashionable clothing can indeed come in all sizes.

Yael Aflalo, founder and CEO of Reformation, knows the secret to selling 'sustainable' in a fashionable way.

American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein's laser-sharp focus on jeans is paying off.

Denim veteran Adriano Goldschmied is inspiring a new generation of designers to develop more sustainable processes.

L.A.-based retailer Mark Werts continues to show how denim retail is done right with his store American Rag.

Founder Toshikiyo Hirata's unconventional spin on heritage techniques has made Kapital a coveted denim head brand.

Kith founder Ronnie Fieg knows a good collaboration when he sees one.

Isko product development manager Baris Ozden is a driving force behind the mill's responsible innovation.

With its hybrid in-store and online box service, Trunk Club making shopping for premium denim a relatively painless process.

Forget Saville Row—unisex brand Toogood is proving that the U.K. can be a leader in denim design, too.

Tenue de Nîmes CEO Menno van Meurs' sense of community has been key to the Amsterdam-based store's long-term success.

Designers Gabriella Meyer and Marta Goldschmied created a discussion about gender inequality through denim.

3x1 founder Scott Morrison is motivated about the retail opportunities to come.

As an ethical-focused clothing retailer known for “radical transparency,” Everlane CEO Michael Preysman wanted to “do the right thing” when...

G-Star Raw sustainability director Frouke Bruinsma is working to maintain the brand's role as an industry leader in sustainable denim.

Target’s Universal Thread collection brings premium fabrics and sustainable concepts to the mass level at wallet-friendly prices.

When it comes to shape and constructions, designer Lutz Huelle is a master manipulator.

Fast fashion gets a bad rap, but there are players in the field like Monki using their mass-appeal to share...

The Vintage Showroom is a playground of inspiration for denim mills and designers.

SVP of Levi’s design Jonathan Cheung is designing through an increasingly sustainable and innovation-led lens.

Levi's Strauss & Co. president and CEO Chip Bergh is redefining modern leadership.

When the the Kardashian and Jenner sisters wear denim, the social media world takes note.

Born into the Diesel brand, Stefano Rosso is charged with rebooting the brand's profile in one of the trickiest markets...

Paris-born designer Faustine Steinmetz brings high brow design to denim.

The success of streetwear designer Virgil Abloh represents a changing of the guard in a fashion industry.

Designer Demna Gvasalia is injecting nonsensical fun to the luxury streetwear category.

When Raf Simons joined Calvin Klein, the designer brought with him an uncanny eye for classic Americana.

From art to sustainability, musician Pharrell Williams is injecting his unique perspective into G-Star Raw’s designs.

Amazon is piercing the denim industry with speed, convenience and its own affordable brands.

Under the guidance of Libby Wadle, Madewell is becoming a go-to denim brand for millennial-age women.

Brandon Svarc pours creativity and heritage designs into his label, Naked & Famous Denim.