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Episode #57, December 2, 2025

Adam Taubenfligel, Co-founder of Triarchy, Leading the Next Generation of Responsible Denim Manufacturers

In this episode, you will meet Adam Taubenfligel, Co-founder of Triarchy, a U.S.-based sustainable women’s denim manufacturer. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Adam and his co-founder siblings, Mark and Ania, have been developing and refining the business since 2011.

In the interview, Adam discusses the key challenges involved in launching a startup fashion brand, such as ensuring business continuity, upholding the brand’s mission, achieving product and process differentiation, and managing organizational growth. He further explains how Triarchy sets itself apart from other denim brands, maintaining that no competitor—domestic or international—equals Triarchy’s leadership in environmentally responsible denim manufacturing.

Adam’s extensive knowledge of denim and fashion comes from his self-driven learning and experiences in Italy and China. In this podcast, he thoroughly examines several topics such as identifying target markets, forming strategic retail partnerships, and advancements in manufacturing innovation. It is always fulfilling to interview a master of their field, particularly Adam Taubenfligel, whose denim expertise truly distinguishes him. He continually leverages his skills to improve both products and manufacturing methods, making significant advancements for environmental sustainability. Notably, RIVET magazine included him on its list of the 50 most influential people in the denim industry.

Whether you’re new to fashion or have years of experience in the industry, you'll find Adam Taubenfligel to be among the most impactful guests ever interviewed on Fashioncast. Enjoy the show!

https://triarchy.com

@triarchy

@adamtaubenfligel

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Episode #56, November 21, 2025

Tracey Panek, Historian at Levi Strauss & Co., Iconic American Fashion Brands (Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, Part 1)

In this episode, listeners are introduced to Tracey Panek, Historian and Archivist at Levi Strauss & Co., as Fashioncast commences its tribute to renowned American fashion brands. Since 2014, Tracey has served as an authoritative source on all matters related to Levi’s. With both undergraduate and graduate degrees in history, coupled with extensive experience as an archivist and historian for major corporations, Panek currently holds one of the most sought-after positions in the fashion industry.

Panek's dedication to her profession is evident as she recounts Levi Strauss's immigration from Germany to New York in 1853, where he established a dry goods store before relocating to San Francisco to further the business during America's Gold Rush era. This narrative highlights a journey marked by resilience and ambition amidst the challenges of a rapidly growing nation. Levi Strauss & Co., both as a business and a distinguished fashion brand, represents the essence of Americana.

To showcase and preserve its history, Levi’s is among the select companies in the United States to operate a substantial public museum, “The Vault,” located at its San Francisco headquarters. The company also maintains an extensive private archive containing thousands of items related to Levi’s. Both the museum and archive are regularly utilized by Levi’s designers as sources of inspiration and guidance for design.

Listening to Panek systematically outline the extensive history of Levi’s is informative. The discussion covers significant milestones such as the introduction of the pocket rivet patent in 1873, the brand’s emergence into casual fashion through Vogue, its cultural influence during the 1960s, and subsequent international growth driven by World War II and the Vietnam War. Furthermore, ongoing innovation is an integral aspect of Levi's corporate identity and has contributed to the company’s continued success over its 172-year history.

We invite you to enjoy this first episode as we kick off our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary by honoring Levi Strauss & Co., recognized as one of the nation’s most distinguished and iconic fashion brands throughout its history.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyepanek/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTkLUPTtL2Y

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Episode #55, August 1, 2025

Amy Leverton, Founder Denim Dudes, Fashion’s Diva of Denim

On this episode, you will meet Amy Leverton, the fashion industry’s foremost expert on denim. Born and raised in England, Amy attended the London College of Fashion, then spent years searching for her place in fashion. After a series of jobs, she followed her passion into denim style, design, and trend forecasting. Her company, Denim Dudes, is the byproduct of two street-style books published in 2015 and 2019. With twenty years of experience in design and trend forecasting, Amy has catapulted Denim Dudes into a unique niche within fashion as the go-to consultant on the denim market and culture.

We are certain you’ll love listening to Amy’s extensive knowledge of the denim ecosystem as she regularly consults with leading denim brands including Levi, Wrangler, Esprit, Guess Jeans, American Rag, Target, GAP, Old Navy, and H&M. It’s breath taking to hear Amy casually mention and detail assignments she has collaborated on around the globe. Few people possess such extensive knowledge about denim, the world’s most popular and best-selling fabric.

The feisty Leverton also delves deep into the Los Angeles denim manufacturing culture, the global denim supply chain, historic, current, and near-term denim trends, the Sidney Sweeny American Eagle ad controversy, and start-up denim brands using interesting, and at times, amusing anecdotes about each topic. Whether your role in fashion includes denim or not, this episode is a masterclass on understanding the complexities of bringing an idea from design to retail while paying strict attention to some of the most competitive market forces in fashion.

Please enjoy the beautiful personality of Amy Leverton, and all the knowledge she brings to the fashion industry!

https://denimdudes.com/

dudette@denimdudes.com

@denimdudes

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