Denim Dispatch: The New Year is in Full Swing

The New Year is taking off, and exciting things are happening in the world of denim. Here’s what’s on the radar this week:

Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone: Denim Meets Future

In less than two weeks, this season’s Bluezone denim trade show will take place in Munich. The star of the show is the Keyhouse, a cutting-edge section showcasing innovations and future-forward technologies in denim production.

From sustainable dyeing to new digital approaches in garment design, Keyhouse is where tradition meets the future of the industry. Read more about what to expect in my preview of the show:

Iron Heart Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Preview

Get ready for the latest from Iron Heart! On Wednesday, 15th January at 17:00 GMT, the brand will host a live stream unveiling their upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

Tune in via their Instagram or YouTube channels to see what’s in store. Alex and Adam will present and answer questions during the event, so join in and share what you’re hoping to see in the new collection! But if you can’t catch it live, the stream will be available to rewatch on YouTube.

Indigo Invitational Y4: The Best Fades in the Game

The fourth year of the Indigo Invitational wrapped up at midnight on New Year’s Eve, and this week, the top 50 finishers were revealed. Only the most natural fades made it through, as Bryan (founder and organiser) took a stricter approach to recognising authentic wear and wash over forced fading techniques.

All finishers in this year’s competition (including yours truly) have been invited to cast their votes for the best fades in all three categories: RoW, SEA, and Re(Pair). Voting is open until 23:59 Tokyo time, January 15th, 2025.

If you finished the competition too, check your email for the voting links and remember: don’t share the links! This is a community-driven event, and only votes from within the Indigo Invitational family will be counted.

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the incredible fades that’ve come out of this year’s competition: