Jeansland Podcast
This is why I do this. Jeansland is a podcast about the ecosystem in which jeans live. There are an estimated 26 million cotton farmers around the world, and about 25% of their production goes into jeans, which could mean 6.2 million farmers depend on denim. I read estimates that at least 1 million people work in retail selling jeans, and another 1.5 to 2 million sew them. And then there are all the label producers, pattern makers, laundries, chemical companies, machinery producers, and those that work in denim mills. I mean, the jeans industry, which is bigger than the global movie and music business combined, employs a lot of human beings. And many of them, like me, love jeans. The French philosopher and existentialist Simone de Beauvoir, when visiting New York, said, "Everyone in the New York subway is a novel." I never met her, but I guess she made the observation because of the incredible diversity of people who ride the subway system. I'm convinced the people in our jeans industry are like those in the subway. They are unique, with rich and complex stories to tell, and I want to hear them. And deep inside me, I think you might feel the same way.
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Jeansland Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 80: The Art and Science of Pattern Making with Alessio Berto
A great garment begins long before it reaches a sewing machine.In Episode 80, Andrew sits down with Alessio Berto, founder of The Tailor Pattern Support and one of Italy’s most experienced pattern designers. Over nea...
Ep. 79: Modern Slavery Is Closer Than We Think
Nearly 50 million people worldwide are estimated to be living in modern slavery.When I first read that number, I was shocked. It sounded almost too large to believe, so I decided to look into where it came from, who was behind it, and wh...
Ep. 78: Japanese Denim—Past and Future with Bobby Tohma
Japanese denim is admired for its quality, craftsmanship, and the extraordinary care behind how it is made.In Episode 78, Andrew sits down with Bobby Tohma, owner of Amhot Holdings and Idea Blue in Osaka
Ep 77: Can AI Grow Better Cotton? with Brendan Collins & Tricia Carey
For decades, developing new crop varieties has been slow, expensive, and full of trade-offs. Avalo believes better genetics, better data, and artificial intelligence can change that.In Episode 77, Andrew sits down with Brendan ...
