designboom history: denim the fabric of our lives

our latest article features a preview of the exhibition ‘denim – the fabric of our lives’. in its short history denim has become the universal fabric of the world. more than any other textile, denim has played an important role in almost every facet of fashion but it has also had an immense impact on society and culture.

‘denim – the fabric of your lives’ is a gallery exhibition that  will include, garments, both historical and contemporary, as well as samples of film, television, photography and print. these pieces have been collected from museums, vintage fashion collectors and through visitor donations.

in addition to providing exhibition material, the centre’s visitors also contributed dialogue to the show to demonstrate the universal impact of denim. organizers hope to communicate the fact that ‘denim is indeed more than just a fabric!’

denim – the fabric of our lives