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A denim mill publishes the real cost breakdown of a $180 pair of jeans
The cost table is the most honest thing we read in fashion this year.
Selvedge Row Mill published fabric, labor, freight, margin and retail markup for its flagship jeans. Labor was $31; retail markup was the largest single line.
Read it at the source
Cascadic Analysis 2
Signal CheckTransparent, but it's still their own sheet
How much is substance, and how much is paid or hype?
It is marketing, and it is also real numbers. Compare to independent estimates before taking it as gospel.
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Product SparkCost transparency labels
What product does this inspire or accelerate?
A standard cost breakdown label could spread like nutrition facts.
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Rabbit Holes
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How a pair of jeans is madeFrom cotton bale to hem. · Selvedge Notes · Swim · 30 min0