BLUE CAST Ep 518 - Alex Angelchik / Newtimes Group of Companies This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Alex Angelchik, Group Managing Director at Newtimes Group of Companies About Alex Angelchik Alex Angelchik brings over three decades of leadership experience in the apparel and retail industries. He has been with Newtimes Group for more than 19 years, most recently serving as Group Managing Director, where he has played a pivotal role in steering strategic growth and operat...

BLUE CAST Ep 517 - Christine Lindebak / Sewing & The City This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Christine Lindebak, the force behind Sewing and the City, About Christine Lindebak Christine Lindebak is a fashion industry veteran, having worked for Emilio Pucci, Mulberry, and Alexis Bittar. She is the founder of Lindy Lindy, creating bespoke homewear from vintage Spanish linens for brides seeking one-of-a-kind getting-ready attire. Christine is also the force be...

BLUE CAST Ep 516 - Madeleine Bernhard / Södra This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Madeleine Bernhard, Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra. About Madeleine Bernhard Madeleine Bernhard works as the Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra. She supports brands in navigating the textile value chain, helping them implement material strategies that aligns with their sustainability goals. Madeleine has an extensive experience within retail ...

BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / Gozen This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sedef Uncu Aki, CEO at Gozen. Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki is an accomplished executive and scholar with over 25 years of experience in the global textile and innovation sectors. She holds a Ph.D. in international investment decision-making from North Carolina State University, following degrees from Istanbul Technical University and an MBA from Boğaziçi University. Her early career included consultancy work w...

BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew Olah This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Andrew Olah. Andrew is the owner and CEO of Olah Inc. where he has worked since 1976 spending his early years involved in Denim Development and marketing . In 2004 he founded the Kingpins Show which is today the largest jean supply chain show in the world. Being a big believer in education Andrew spent 15 years helping FIT with their capstone jeans course. In 2015 he started Kingpins Transformers, an...

BLUE CAST Ep 513 - Diana Verde Nieto This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Diana Verde Nieto. Diana Verde Nieto is a globally recognised business leader and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering innovation. In 2002, she founded one of the world’s first sustainability communication consultancies, which she successfully exited in 2010. In 2011 Diana co-founded Positive Luxury, leading the enterprise until 2022...

BLUE CAST Ep 512 - Sina Steidinger This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sina Steidinger. Sina Steidinger is a denim designer, sustainability lecturer, and consultant dedicated to shaping the future of circular fashion. Originally from Germany, she relocated in Amsterdam—widely regarded as Europe’s denim capital—where she continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design. For Sina, denim is more than just a fabric, and jeans are more than just blue pants. A great pair of jea...

BLUE CAST Ep 511 - LaundRe This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talk with Salli Deighton from LaundRe. Salli Deighton is the Founder of LaundRe, the UK’s first circular denim finishing hub. LaundRe transforms unsold denim stocks, enables nearshore finishing in flexible quantities, development workshops and supports fast, responsible denim drops to meet the demands of a rapidly changing retail landscape. With over 25 years of experience consulting for brands like Wrangler, Fat...

BLUE CAST Ep 510 - WeftSide This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talk with new brand WeftSide. WeftSide, Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2024 by three friends with extensive experience in the global fashion and denim industry, Weft Side is a premium brand committed to crafting denim: no more, no less. Our core belief is that genuine quality lasts beyond the temporary, bridging the gap between what was, what is, and what will be. That is why foundation is 3 m...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks Nick and Max from Brand Lil Denim Jean Nick Baur (25 Polish/German) bachelors degree in architecture and current Master Student for Fashion at Politecnico di Milano Max Kaupp (22 German) Bachelor Student for Fashion Design at Hochschule Pforzheim (Germany) Both long time friends and founders of Denim Platform and Brand Lil Denim Jean Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO ...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks to Beth Esponnette founder of unspun. Beth Esponnette founded unspun, a company building the future of fashion manufacturing, automated and on-demand. The brand started producing custom-fit jeans from body scans nearly five years ago and has progressed to production for the industry from their proprietary 3D weaving. She's previously worked at Mountain Hardwear, Pearl Izumi, TechShop, Ekso Bionics, and the University of Oregon as an Assis...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks to Daniel Rufenacht CEO of bluesign® Daniel Rufenacht has over 25 years of experience in corporate sustainability, institutional marketing, and public relations, working both for the public and private sectors. With a background in business management and communications, he began his career with the Swiss government, identifying new market opportunities for sustainable trade from developing countries, and overseeing the development of the ...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks Arshiya Lal, Director of Corporate Development at Circ Circ is on a mission to power the clean closet with patented technology that recycles global fashion waste back into textiles, over and over again. Circ is protecting our planet by reducing the need and demand for petroleum, trees, and other materials harvested from nature to manufacture clothes. Circ is building a truly circular economy for the fashion industry. Headquartered in Danville, Vi...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Marwa Zamaray - European Climate Pact Ambassador Marwa is a dedicated sustainability consultant and advocate for ethical sourcing, with extensive expertise in legislative policy and compliance within the global fashion industry. She brings a wealth of experience from her advisory role, where she has collaborated with global entities to combat forced labor, animal abuse, and deforestation through innovative strategies. Focused on transforming...

BLUE CAST Ep 504 - CANDIANI - Eat your Denim / Glacier Project This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Simon Giuliani Global Marketing Director at Candiani Spa Information about Candiani: Candiani Denim is an Italian family business founded in 1938, located between Milan and the Alps, in the nature reserve of the Ticino Park. Candiani Denim is an internationally renowned denim weaving company that supplies some of the world’s best-known fashion brands, creating the fabrics...

BLUE CAST Ep 503 - Rematters with Romain Narcy This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Romain Narcy Founder at Rematters - Textile Recycling Solutions // Partner at Ereks Garment | Innovation & Circularity in Textile Romain Narcy is a distinguished individual, renowned for his exceptional background in International Business Management. With extensive experience and knowledge of denim production at all stages gained during his tenure as Marketing Manager at EREKS - Bl...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Beyza Baykan, Managing Director of HMS - HAND MADE STONE Beyza Baykan is an entrepreneur with a background in Applied and Computational Mathematics and International Relations from the University of Southern California. She is the founder of HMS, a sustainable denim washing stone company that prioritizes environmentally friendly solutions for the denim industry. With prior experience at the World Bank, Beyza has a deep understanding of global...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Mohsin Sajid talks with Viktor Fredbäck, Emilio Di Stefano from DENIM HUNTER Film. This was recorded Live straight after the UK Premiere. Its a edited recording, with No spoilers of the film. After 19th Minutes - Theres a segment where Viktor and Mohsin talk about the vintage garments Viktor has brought to the UK Premiere. - - - The earliest examples of denim pants are sought-after by historians and hobbyists, leading the...

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Marco Stefanelli, director of marketing and business development at Stella Blu, about its work with WATERLESS Cooltrans printing technology in Denim . Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 18 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay t...

This Special BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with 13 Denim fabric mills about their thoughts on Matte TENCEL™ Denim as each of them make a Special Capsule Collection. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 17 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on th...