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The legendary musician’s look featured neutrals galore, save for her headwear.

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Since I started writing for Denimology, I faced the same question every year: Is it okay to wear white jeans after Labor Day? And my answer has always been: It’s absolutely okay to wear whatever makes you feel good.

And in the past few decades, designers and fashionistas have declared whites after Labor Day are definitely a “do”!

White jeans after Labour Day are totally acceptable in 2026. For Fall 2026, they fit into the broader move toward winter whites and lighter neutrals. Most designers and brands are treating it as a year-round neutral.

The more fashion-forward version is ivory, ecru, winter white, or cream rather than the stark summer white.

You can check out below some of our teams favorite picks for “white after Labor Day” denims available to purchase right now.

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Beyond Loopwheeled: Iron Heart Knitwear and Japanese Denim Going Mainstream

When I started getting properly nerdy about clothes, some of the most basic questions had surprisingly difficult answers. Not just about jeans, T-shirts too. 

Why did a T-shirt have no side seams? What did loopwheeled actually mean? You could lose an evening in old forum threads before you got anywhere close to an answer.

That world is still there, but the information isn’t buried anymore. Things that once felt deeply nerdy now turn up in mainstream menswear coverage.

Elsewhere this week, the Indigo Invitational reached its Top 50s, which means the community gets to decide who moves on. Voting closes Monday 14 September at 23:59 Tokyo time.

Closer to home, the Weirloom shirt project got a lot more tangible: 50+ shirting swatches landed on my desk this week, including some very nice Japanese flannels.

The Weight Matters More Than the Label

Loopwheeled has become shorthand for a premium T-shirt. My first Iron Heart item was one back in 2014, and I’ve worn enough of the range since to know that the label only tells you so much.

That’s where the Iron Heart story starts, before following the rabbit hole a little further: what matters once loopwheel itself is no longer the interesting part?

Tubular Doesn’t Automatically Mean Loopwheeled

Updating one of my most established buying guides turned into a deeper fact-check than I expected. The trigger was Whitesville: tubular, yes; loopwheeled, no.

Warehouse turned up as another interesting exception, made on an old low-gauge machine that are even rarer than loopwheelers. Both tees still belong in the guide, but the update forced me to be much more precise about why.

Things Worth Your Attention

Five quick things that made me stop this week:

• Very sophisticated marketing – Nick English asked if I could share his new Malaysia video, then admitted this was about as refined as his content-marketing strategy gets. The video totally earns the plug: heavyweight denim, tropical heat and a scene adapting Japanese influence to Malaysian conditions.
• What’s the deal with Chelsea boots? – I’m working on a Chelsea-boot guide, which will include these Meermins. (Nick’s Stridewise guide is in the research pile.)
• “Expensive” Gustin jeans – Gustin has a $249 pair in 10 oz. Japanese denim containing 20% cashmere and, at the same time, a 15 oz. raw California-made jean for $79. Quite a spread.
• Heavy without the fight – Brave Star’s 20.5 oz. Odin is slubby, crosshatch selvedge that the brand says is surprisingly supple thanks to long-staple cotton. It is $158 and made in Downtown Los Angeles.
• Thai heavyweight specialist lands at Cultizm – The German retailer now stocks four heavyweight jeans from Piger Works.

Japanese Denim Makes the Wall Street Journal

Seeing Japanese denim get serious attention like this from the Wall Street Journal feels slightly surreal.

Iron Heart is the vehicle, but the story goes much wider: Haraki’s biker roots, Japanese denim manufacturing, the international business and the community that grew around the brand.

It’s about the people more than the clothes. For example, Giles describes the Iron Heart Forum as an old-fashioned form of social media and talks about some of his closest friendships growing out of it. That gets closer to why this world becomes an obsession than another close-up of a shuttle loom.

There’s already some anxiety in the comments about mainstream exposure spoiling something that felt niche. I get the instinct, but I’m on the other side of this one. Seeing a publication like the Wall Street Journal spend this much time taking Japanese denim culture seriously is good exposure for the brands and for the scene around them.

From the Archive: Iron Heart’s Next Generation

I went back to the Iron Heart Forum for the first time in months to verify an old quote. At the top was bigger news: Alex Padmore will become President of Iron Heart Co., Ltd. in 2029, with Haraki moving to Chairman and focusing even more on making products.

I’ve watched Alex’s role grow for years. I interviewed him in 2018, revisited the wider Iron Heart story in my brand profile, and later sat down with Alex and Giles for the podcast. In the announcement, Haraki makes it very clear that he sees Alex as his natural heir.

Ps. If this is starting to feel like an Iron Heart-sponsored issue, it isn’t. But I have actually just partnered with them.

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When Denimsandjeans (D&J) opens its first edition in Korea on 22 – 23 September, the programme will extend beyond the exhibition floor. The event will take place at The Platz, COEX, Seoul, located on the second floor.

D&J Korea will bring together students, designers, industry professionals and denim specialists for two days of conversations, creative work and exchange around a material that continues to adapt to the way people live.

Alongside the international denim and apparel supply chain exhibition, the inaugural

Korea edition will feature:

• A Student Denim Design Competition involving 13 Korean universities
• Industry seminars and discussions
• Design presentations
• A hands-on Korean denim workshop inspired by the Chuseok season

The exhibition will bring together denim and apparel companies from Korea, Vietnam, China, Türkiye, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, showcasing fabrics, garments and other industry capabilities showcasing SS28 & AW27- oriented fabrics and products.

Supporting the Next Generation Through Denim

One of the key programmes at D&J Korea will be the D&J Korea Student Denim Design Competition.

The competition is organised in collaboration with KTN News and supported by ATS International.

13 Korean Universities Taking Part

Students from the following universities will participate:

• Seoul National University
• Hanyang University
• Jeonbuk National University
• Chung-Ang University
• Hansei University
• Hongik University
• Sejong University
• University of Ulsan
• Korea University
• Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
• Yonsei University
• Sookmyung Women’s University
• Gyeonggi University of Science & Technology

Competition Theme: Denim in Motion

Rather than treating denim only as a traditional five-pocket fabric, participating students are encouraged to consider how it can respond to the changing ways people move through everyday life.

All participating garments will be displayed throughout both days of the event.

Guidance and International Perspectives

The students are being guided by Jihyun Park, Chief Product Designer at Hansae MK for Buckaroo and The B Archive in Korea.

The judging panel brings together experience from different parts of the global fashion industry.

Jihyun Park will be joined by:

• Daniel Sanchez, Head Designer at Mango, Spain
• Nikita Raman, Senior Designer, BOSS Womenswear, Germany

The judging session will take place on 23 September, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Fabric Support from TCE Denim and Arvind

TCE Denim, the only denim company with its headquarters in Korea, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It was founded in 1956 and recognized as Asia’s oldest denim mill. With its deep-rooted connection to Korea’s denim industry, TCE Denim has also supported the next generation of denim talent by providing fabrics for the Korean Student Denim Design Challenge.

Arvind, one of India’s leading textile companies, has also contributed to the Student Denim Design Challenge by providing fabrics to participating students, bringing its expertise and Indian denim heritage to the competition.

SEMINARS / PANELS / TALKS

The programme at D&J Korea will also examine some of the questions currently shaping apparel design.

SEMINAR 01

ACTIVEWEAR vs. DENIM: FRIENDS OR FOE?

22 September | 1:30 PM

The seminar will explore the relationship between two categories that are increasingly influencing each other. The discussion will consider whether denim and activewear should be seen as separate categories or whether the future may increasingly lie in the exchange of ideas between them.

Speakers

Daniel Ou : Chief Product Officer, 2XU, Australia | 25+ years of experience | Formerly: On, lululemon and Gap

Daeun :  Founder & Creative Director of 2000Archives & 2000Atelier Kyndof Inc., Korea

Bong-Seok Gwon : CEO, BLR, Korea | Denim craftsmanship for more than 40 K-pop groups, including SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ and Stray Kids

Moderator

Yeo Kim :  EVP, Global Head of Design, Li & Fung, Hong Kong | 25+ years of experience
Formerly: Levi’s, Mavi and DKNY

SEMINAR 02

WHO DESIGNS DENIM? THE DESIGNER OR THE DATA?

23 September | 1:30 PM

Can data predict what people will want next? Or will the designer always lead the way?

Speakers

Nikita Raman : Senior Designer, BOSS Womenswear, Germany | 16+ years of experience | Formerly: Lee Jeans, Zara, Massimo Dutti, ONLY and s.Oliver

Jihyun Park :  Chief Designer, Hansae MK,  Buckaroo / The B Archive, Korea

Kelvin Wong :  Division Manager of Denim, Li & Fung | 25+ years of experience across design, product development, manufacturing and wash

Moderator

Daniel Ou :  Chief Product Officer, 2XU, Australia |  25+ years of experience | Formerly: On, lululemon and Gap

Additional Design Sessions

The D&J Korea programme will also include individual presentations focused on the future direction of denim.

Designed for Motion

22 September | 4:00 PM

“Designed for Motion: What Denim Can Learn From the Way We Live” The session will consider how changing lifestyles can influence the way denim is designed, developed and worn.

Speaker: Nikita Raman
Senior Designer, BOSS Womenswear, Germany

Denim Decoded

23 September | 10:30 AM

“Denim Decoded: The Art & Science of Fall 2027 Denim” , the presentation will explore the creative and technical thinking behind upcoming denim directions for Fall 2027.

Speaker: Yeo Kim
EVP, Global Head of Design, Li & Fung

A Korean Denim DIY Workshop Inspired by Chuseok

By Denim Tiger – Choigeon | 22 – 23 September | Both Days

Visitors will have the opportunity to create their own Denim Chuseok Lucky Bag. The activity introduces denim into a more personal and hands-on setting, allowing visitors to explore the material beyond its conventional use in garments.

D&J Korea : Two Days of Exchange

22 – 23 September 2026 | The Platz, COEX, Seoul (2nd Floor)

D&J Korea brings together Korean universities, designers and industry professionals with international speakers and companies from across the denim and apparel industry.

Across two days, the programme connects education, design and industry, creating opportunities for exchange between Korea’s design community and the wider international denim industry.

Registration Link : https://korea.denimsandjeans.com/invite

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For Fall 2026, Tommy Hilfiger invites Travis Kelce into his world at The Plaza. Where chance encounters with cultural icons become part of the story that could only happen in New York.

Kelce enjoys his stay as guest in residence at the legendary hotel, Mr. Hilfiger’s former home and one of the city’s most storied addresses.

“Returning to The Plaza feels like a homecoming,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “The moment you walk through the doors, you feel the energy of New York. It’s one of those rare places where the greats of pop culture have crossed paths for generations, and that atmosphere is still there today. Bringing Travis and this incredible cast together felt like celebrating everything I love about the city. Its optimism, charisma and endless sense of possibility.”

The Fall 2026 Collection continues the brand’s vision of “Prep Made Current”, reimagining American classics through richer textures, refined craftsmanship, and a confident seasonal perspective.

Rooted in New York style, the collection balances heritage icons with modern functionality, creating a wardrobe designed for the rhythm of city life. At the heart of the season is Fall’s enduring hero: the cable knit sweater. Comfortable crewnecks and quarter-zip knits bring warmth and character, while the prep rugby returns in new proportions and elevated fabrications. Signature red, white and blue is expressed through rich seasonal color and archival detailing.

The varsity jacket remains a cornerstone of the season, continuing its legacy as one of Tommy Hilfiger’s most recognizable icons. The Fall 2026 collection is available on tommy.com, and in TOMMY HILFIGER stores worldwide.

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For Fall/Winter 2026, BOGNER presents its collection under “Luxury in Motion,” with a strong emphasis on alpine heritage, urban sophistication, and earthy seasonal color. Denim is present – the key story is refined, fashion-oriented colored denim rather than distressed blue jeans.

So now you don’t have to ditch your denim anymore when you go skiing!

Denim takes centre stage. This winter, it leaves the everyday behind and heads for the mountains. Functional, distinctive and undeniably cool, the BOGNER Denim Capsule brings innovative materials to an iconic look made to stand out in the snow. Denim has never felt this elevated.

Clear skies, crisp winter air and endless horizons – Winter 2026 is defined by freedom, movement, and unforgettable moments. From fresh tracks through untouched snow to the dynamic pulse of the city, BOGNER celebrates the energy of exploration and the beauty of the season.

The BOGNER Fall/Winter Collection combines performance and elegance with modern sophistication. Luxurious materials, innovative craftsmanship, and sporty silhouettes create looks that are refined, functional, and effortlessly contemporary.

BOGNER’s newest collection is available for purchase here.

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Calvin Klein’s ‘Feel the Fit’ is a multi-chapter Fall 2026 denim campaign, built around the idea that finding the right pair of jeans changes how you move, feel and carry yourself.

Chapter 1 – Tate McRae

Launched August 25, 2026, the first chapter stars Tate McRae. It was directed by Carlijn Jacobs and uses dance and movement as the campaign’s central visual language, with choreography by Sergio Reis.

Rolling out over the next month with a lineup of global talent, ‘Feel the Fit’ celebrates the confidence that comes when the fit feels right, brought to life through each talent’s own energy and style. First, Tate brings her signature movement, sensuality and attitude to iconic Calvin Klein denim.

Chapter 2 – Sadie Sink

Launched September 1, 2026, the second chapter stars Sadie Sink and was directed by Aidan Zamiri. Its tone is more intimate and everyday, showing how the jeans change her energy and confidence.

“Denim has always been a staple in my wardrobe, so partnering with Calvin Klein on this campaign felt completely natural,” said Sadie Sink. “I love the idea behind ‘Feel the Fit.’ The right pair of jeans has a way of changing how you carry yourself from the moment you put them on. Every look let me explore a different side of my style while still feeling completely like me.”

You can shop for the newest denim fits from the Fall 2026 collection here.

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