In this solo episode, Andrew returns from a whirlwind week—first as a guest at the Kingpin Show in Amsterdam, his first time attending since selling the business, and then at a high-level diplomatic event in Washington, D.C.—to share unfiltered reflections on industry dynamics, global economic shifts, and the rising impact of U.S. tariffs. From the importance of venue vibes to why group negotiations could save the supply chain, this candid conversation covers it all. Plus, insights from an unexpected bright spot: Pakistan’s surprising economic turnaround.

Got thoughts on the episode or something you'd like Andrew to cover next? He’d love to hear from you: [email protected].

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This edition covers ground close to my heart because it's about discovery, it's about feeling, and about the heart in business. I get to talk to Peter Caplowe, who was not in the jeans business in 1994 but went to Japan, discovered Evis, or Evisu, the Japanese brand that had a domestic cult following, super expensive 1940s Levi replications with hand painted back pockets, that Mr. Yamane the creator and owner, painted himself, 14 pairs a day. And from there, Peter built an amazing business.

Peter Caplowe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-caplowe-23b56714/

Entrepot.Asia: https://www.entrepot.asia/

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Anatt Finkler, an enthusiastic member of the denim industry from Mexico who finds joy not just from her work but in education and sustainability.

Learn more about Anatt’s professional journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatt-f-70229181/

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Ethical Denim Council is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to help create order sanctity. Simply put, we want an agreement from buyers that place orders to simply agree to carry out their commitments, just as they expect the supplier to carry out theirs. Seems simple enough, but it’s not part of our industry. YET.

Sharmon Lebby – Project Manager, Ethical Denim Council

Chana Rosenthal – Denim Industry Advocacy Advisor, Ethical Denim Council

https://www.ethicaldenimcouncil.org/

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Bob Antoshak calls himself  an Industry Strategist and Policy Expert. I call him an experienced, industry professional having spent chunks of his life on trade policy, cotton marketing, consultancy, and sourcing. Bob’s been where must people never get to.

Bob's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rantoshak/

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Adriano Goldschmied is an example for anyone in the denim industry or who aspires to be in it. He is incredibly creative, full of energy day and night, uncommonly hard working and perpetually passionate about his work.

geniousgroup.la

dailybluedenim.com

houseofgoldusa.com

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Adriano Goldschmied is an example for anyone in the denim industry or who aspires to be in it. He is incredibly creative, full of energy day and night, uncommonly hard working and perpetually passionate about his work.

See his projects here:

• geniousgroup.la
• dailybluedenim.com
• houseofgoldusa.com

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This man’s driving force is to inspire people in our industry and that in itself makes him and his work special.

Long John website: www.long-john.nl

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His dream was to work for Levi’s and his dream came true, and much more.  Stefano is one of the rare individuals that knows design, marketing, and social media. All-rounded is not that common!

Find Stefano at: anotherdesignstudio.com

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If you want to know about the cotton industry in Pakistan, which is rather important, Imran is the expert.

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