Rivet 50 Index

Omer Ahmed’s interest in denim began at an early age.

Katy Al-Rubeyi’s Story mfg. is rooting its fashion in nature and social good.

Han Ates is of the belief that less is more in both the design and production processes.

Sanjeev Bahl is the brains behind the “cleanest denim factory in the world.”

For the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), jeans are just the starting point for fashion’s circular future.

Mary Bruno is striking out on her own with a sustainability mission.

James Bartle is taking a democratic approach to running a business.

Education plays a large role Alessio Berto's day-to-day.

Joel Carman's store captures denim's sense of family and community.

With a resume that includes more than a decade at Levi's, de Conti is a longtime figure in the denim...

Salli Deighton envisions a sustainable future for denim, even at the mass merchant level.

Vidalia Mills Co. CEO Dan Feibus is setting an example for business owners with Made in USA dreams.

Claire Ford applies her millennial sensibility to her sustainable denim designs.

A deep knowledge of fit and fabric earned Howard Gee a long-loyal customer base.

Creating artwork with indigo has led to a career in the denim supply chain for Juan Manuel Gomez.

Jean Hegedus' work within the denim industry has heightened awareness of the need for more sustainable solutions.

Hiut Denim Co. only makes one product: jeans. But they do it well.

Along with selling fashion, Dover Street Market CEO Adrian Joffe is in the business of creating experiences.

Dr. Andrew Jordan is helping to to tell the story of the wider U.S. cotton industry.

Ruedi Karrer is a curator and caretaker of the unique stories jeans can tell.

Sebastian Klinder has transformed Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone into international platforms focused on sustainability and innovation.

Isko CEO Fatih Konukoglu has showed how to lead with grace under the pressure of a global pandemic.

Through mask production and donations, AG Jeans stepped up to support local Covid-19 relief efforts.

Amy Leverton is gearing up for design projects that bring her back to her professional origins.

Gary Lenett is focused on creating the “best pants in the world.”

Maurice Malone's designs are at the apex of where craftsmanship and streetwear meet.

Luigi Lovato recently put his affection for denim on display by establishing a museum housing more than 15,000 garments dating...

Robert McMillan made it his mission to ensure that his company filled a gap in the market: denim cut and...

Wouter Munnichs' passion for denim shines through storytelling and brand building.

As vice president of marketing for Elevate Textiles, Kara Nicholas helps craft the stories of a suite of textile trailblazers.

Jill Perilman is the creative force behind Liverpool Jeans' popular women’s collection.

Piyumi Perera’s role is an example of how in 2020 being a designer also requires deep knowledge in materials and...

Under Ida Petersson's sartorial eye, Browns is evolving with the next generation of consumers.

Frank Pizzuro's one-stop-shop for denim is a favorite of New Yorker denim heads.

Silvia Rancani's The Denim Window keeps the industry connected online and IRL.

Marianne Romestain is fine-tuning the conventional wisdoms of Parisian retail.

With Renzo Rosso at the helm, OTB Group is emerging as a company that does good for both the planet...

For Mohsin Sajid, education is the backbone to a more responsible denim industry.

Safdar Shah is up for the challenge to advance circular fabrics.

Sevgin Sicim is bringing C&A's stance on sustainability to the jeanswear category.

Enrique Silla is working to help retailers regain trust with Covid-era consumers.

Greta Thunberg is a voice to reckon with.

With 60 million members, Poshmark is changing the way consumers perceive pre-owned fashion.

Tony Tonnaer is a pioneer in cool sustainable fashion and storytelling.

Menno van Meurs vouches for quality over quantity.

Julie Wainwright used her e-commerce acumen to bring the world of consignment to the online masses.

Amy Wang is a force behind Advance Denim's eco mission.

Vivian Wang is the heart of Kingpins' global initiatives.

Through her blog and social media, Ani Wells encourages consumers to understand the origin of their clothing.