July 2014 - RiverBlue Archive

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What is ‘Sandblasting’ for Jeans?

Posted on July 23rd, 2014

It used to be the case that the worn-out jean look came from wearing your favourite pair of jeans day in and day out until they started to fall apart, but in the more recent years, jean-manufacturing companies have come up with techniques that give that worn-out look before you even put the jeans on. […]

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4 Easy Ways to Repurpose Your Old Jeans

Posted on July 16th, 2014

The simplest way to contribute to the sustainability of our environment is to reuse things that you already have. A lot of people have started to get on board with reusing grocery bags and various household items, but when it comes to fashion many people are hesitant about being seen wearing something that they didn’t […]

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Let’s Give 1% to Water

Posted on July 14th, 2014

As many of you know, here at RiverBlue we are very passionate about sustaining our environment. We truly believe that the little decisions you make day to day can have a positive impact on our environment. An organization called ‘1% for the Planet’ (onepercentfortheplanet.org) has come up with a great way that encourages businesses to […]

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I Want to buy Ethical Clothing…Where Do I Start?

Posted on July 4th, 2014

Clothing that is produced unethically is all too prominent in the fashion industry. Many define ethical fashion as fashion that has been produced with respect for the environment and the people who are involved, but unfortunately this does not always occur. Buying items second hand or from thrift shops are simple ways to reduce this […]

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An Encounter With Peter Golding, Creator of the first Designer Jean & the first Stretch Jean, London

Posted on July 2nd, 2014

Watch Peter Golding, the creator of the first Designer Jean and the first Stretch Jean, as he discusses what it was like to make jeans in the past, to selling jeans today.

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