Blue of a Kind has teamed with Candiani for a capsule collection of jeans. Both are based in Italy. Each jeasd in the collection is made from a reworked Candiani sample jean with no additional washes. The line includes three styles for women and one for men. The jean with a rock ‘n’ roll look has become popular with women seeking a true boyfriend fit.

Extending the line to include men’s denim has been part of Blue of a Kind’s blueprint from the very beginning. Additional fits are forthcoming. Blue of a Kind was working on a circular approach to vintage garments and was looking for a chance to extend the reworked garments to include stock and leftover fabrics from industrial production. Meanwhile, Candiani Denim didn’t know what to do with its samples. While Blue of a Kind typically looks for finished garments, Candiani’s samples are usually interesting in terms of nuance and color. The idea to refit them in a Blue of a Kind style sounded great to Candiani and hence the collaboration. By knowing the exact source of the fabrics, the Blue of a Kind and Candiani collection has the added cache of being garments made wholly in Italy.