A collaboration between myself and Amy Leverton / Denim Dudes, Here|After is an impact-driven event series bringing together change-making thought leaders and Los Angeles’ denim creatives. Launched in 2024, Here|After features Denim Dudes’ industry insights and ongoing explorations into how the denim industry can lean into emerging technologies, creativity and innovation to address its social, environmental and business challenges.

Our inaugural event was sponsored by ISKO and drew a sold-out crowd of more than 100 attendees from the likes of True Religion, Good American, Veronica Beard, Tom Ford, Paige, Guess?, American Rag Cie, PacSun and more.

Hosted at NeueHouse Hollywood, Here|After featured a mix of programming, from “Wild Information” a performative lecture by writer/musician Claire L. Evans exploring the intersection of ecology and technology; to Denim Dudes’ FW 2025/2026 forecast and market driver report; to a panel discussing the effects of new raw materials on supply chains moderated by Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal with speakers Mark Little, Global Product Line Director, Men’s Lifestyle of Patagonia, Nava Esmailizadeh, Head of Brand at Ambercycle, Jane Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of Nature Coatings and Keith O’Brien, Senior PR Manager at ISKO.