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EDITOR’S LETTER Big changes ahead for fashion, innovation and the Rivet 50. TURNED UP From bold prints and new brands, to all eyes on Milan, discover the latest industry buzz. WHERE I SHOP The Daily Chore takes Rivet to his favorite denim boutiques in New York City. DEAL OR NO DEAL Analysts dish on what it will take to kick up M&A activity in the denim market. EAST MEETS WEST How jeans became a symbol of youth empowerment in East Germany. HEMP OR HYPE Will denim embrace hemp as a cotton alternative? WASTE NOT, WANT NOT The pros and cons of relying on Mother Nature to take care of denim's waste problem. FABRIC FIRST Mills spark creativity with innovative fabrics. RUNWAY TRENDS F/W 19-20 14 denim trends you need to know for next season. WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND Millennials' love for nostaglia runs deep. COLOR FACTORY Denim takes a spin on the color wheel in 2019. BIG TIME Denim pumps up the volume with baggy silhouettes and exaggerated shapes. DATABASE The latest shifts in denim imports, cotton prices and minimum wages. ICON Robin's Jeans founder Robin Chretien on building a brand.
PHOTO: WILL ANDERSON; PROP STYLING: GÖZDE EKER
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