Denim Players Feel Fashion Slowdown Pinch but Keep Upping Sustainability Cred

MILAN — Harder times usually call for more conservative fashion, but despite a sharp downturn in volumes and sales this year, denim mills and manufacturers didn’t skimp on innovation.  

Industry players gathering at the two-day Denim Première Vision trade show here were cautious about the sector’s outlook, forecasting not so rosy prospects for 2024.

Denim is said to be a business bellwether of the fashion industry at…