The Actor's Choice of BLUE BLUE Selvedge Denim Welcomes Spring Trend
By Fashion Editorial Staff
Amid the usual buzz of designer names on the red carpet, Andrew Garfield’s recent appearance at CinemaCon for Amazon MGM Studios' screening of After the Hunt offered a refreshing departure—wearing understated luxury. In the film, Garfield portrays a college professor whose reputation is threatened when a student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against him, while Julia Roberts plays a colleague forced to confront her own dark past. Standing alongside Edebriri and visionary director Luca Guadagnino at the event, Garfield's choice of BLUE BLUE Japanese selvedge denim became a silent yet potent statement, celebrating heritage craftsmanship and sartorial intelligence in perfect thematic resonance with a film exploring authenticity and carefully constructed facades.
Tokyo's Indigo Revolution
Founded in 1980s Tokyo, BLUE BLUE set out with a singular vision: to perfect the ancient art of indigo dyeing, crafting garments that age into unique personal histories rather than obsolescence. This philosophy stands in stark contrast to the relentless churn of fast fashion. Each pair of selvedge denim is meticulously crafted in Okayama, Japan, where heritage looms—some dating back centuries—produce fabric with a density and integrity mass production can never replicate.
Garfield’s choice of this traditional yet timeless piece from BLUE BLUE is more than a fashion statement; it’s a quiet nod to the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity, mirroring the subtle power of indigo dyeing.
A Quiet Statement
As Garfield praises Guadagnino’s directorial approach—"simultaneously precise yet spontaneous"—it mirrors the controlled unpredictability of indigo dyeing, where craftspeople set exacting conditions, yielding subtle variations that make each piece unique. In an era dominated by algorithmic predictability and industrial uniformity, Garfield’s choices—both on-screen and off—celebrate the beauty of human imperfection and the dignity of slow, thoughtful craftsmanship.
As Garfield steps into his role for 'After the Hunt,' his choice of BLUE BLUE denim reminds us that in both fashion and film, the most compelling narratives often lie in the subtle details and authentic craftsmanship that stand the test of time.