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Inspiring Meeting with Aïka in Asakusa

We had the pleasure of meeting Aïka, the director of the brand "La Poche", in the charming Asakusa district of Tokyo. This meeting marks the beginning of a collaboration between two worlds passion...

Selvedge fabric: is it a guarantee of better quality jeans? Deconstructing a myth.

It's a name you've probably seen or heard. Many blogs or brands swear by Selvedge, this fabric recognizable by the colored border on its edges or on the back of jeans. A weave made on a shuttle lo...

The challenges and limits of “Made in France”: A critical reflection.

Some “Made in France” brands are exceptions that offer real added value, but they represent a tiny part of the whole. The initial enthusiasm around “Made in France” highlighted the aspirations to s...

Linen or hemp, is it really more ecological than cotton?

Linen and hemp are often featured prominently in the marketing of many clothing brands. This emphasis raises questions about their ability to combat pollution and global warming , as many ...

Cotton, a water-thirsty plant?

You've probably seen and heard it everywhere, cotton is a plant that needs water. We often read statistics on its water consumption ranging from 200 liters to produce 1 kg of cotton to mor...

But what is the difference between good and bad denim?

In the multitude of textile choices that the fashion world offers, denim takes first place. It is by far the most present fabric in the collections of brands around the world. Everyone has...