Statement Denim — Press & Media Coverage
1. Statement Denim Among Eight Global Winners – Sustainable Markets Initiative
Publication: Sustainable Markets Initiative (LinkedIn), July 2025
Summary:
SMI features Statement Denim as one of eight global winners in the Terra Carta Design Lab, noting its scalable, circular fashion solution for the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Features: Global recognition, sustainable design, climate innovation, circular fashion
Link: Read More
2. Statement Denim Featured by Sustainable Markets Initiative
Publication: LinkedIn (Sakshi Kumari), July 2025
Summary:
Sakshi Kumari shares Statement Denim’s global recognition as a winner by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, celebrating the brand’s impact in the circular fashion and climate action movement.
Features: Global award, sustainability, industry recognition, climate action
Link: View LinkedIn Post
3. Radical Fashion Innovations: Statement Denim
Publication: LinkedIn (RETV.org), July 2025
Summary:
RETV.org highlights Statement Denim for its radical innovation in fashion sustainability, drawing attention to the brand’s mission to transform waste into desirable products.
Features: Fashion innovation, sustainability, social impact, brand spotlight
Link: View LinkedIn Post
4. Terra Carta Design Lab Winner Announcement
Publication: National Institute of Design (NID), July 2025
Summary:
Official NID announcement of Statement Denim’s win at the Terra Carta Design Lab. Recognises the brand’s leadership in upcycling, emission reduction, circularity, and economic empowerment of women.
Features: Circular economy, upcycling, women empowerment, official recognition
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5. Terra Carta Design 2.0 Global Competition – Finalists
Publication: NID News & Events, July 23, 2025
Summary:
Lists Statement Denim as a top ten finalist in the Terra Carta Design 2.0 competition, focusing on rescuing post-production denim waste for sustainable, affordable fashion.
Features: Global finalist, post-production waste, affordable fashion, sustainability focus
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6. How Statement Denim Is Crafting a Future of Guilt-Free Fashion
Publication: NSRCEL (NID Startup Incubator), April 2025
Summary:
Explores the brand’s vision of turning waste into high-fashion and supporting women artisans, positioning Statement Denim as a pioneer in sustainable apparel for a new generation.
Features: Women artisans, upcycling, high-fashion, startup innovation
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7. NSRCEL Women Startup Highlight: Guilt-Free Fashion from Denim Waste
Publication: NSRCEL / NID Startup Incubator (Facebook), April 2025
Summary:
Features Statement Denim as a top woman-led startup, turning post-production denim waste into high-fashion with measurable social and environmental impact.
Features: Women founders, startup incubation, upcycling, high-fashion impact
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8. Empowering Startups: Statement Denim on Startup Manch
Publication: LinkedIn (NDBI India), March 2025
Summary:
NDBI features Statement Denim in the trailer for Startup Manch Season 2, recognizing the brand’s role in empowering startups, women founders, and innovation in sustainable fashion.
Features: Startup spotlight, women entrepreneurship, empowerment, innovation
Link: View LinkedIn Post
9. Statement Denim X SustainabilityNext: Sustainable Packaging
Publication: LinkedIn (Statement Denim), June 2025
Summary:
A feature about Statement Denim’s collaboration with SustainabilityNext, showcasing innovations in sustainable packaging and the brand’s ongoing efforts to lead by example in the eco-fashion space.
Features: Sustainable packaging, brand collaboration, circular economy, eco-leadership
Link: View LinkedIn Post
10. SSIP 2.0 Success Story – Transforming 20% Denim Waste
Publication: Gujarat Startup Ecosystem (Instagram), January 2025
Summary:
Celebrates Statement Denim’s upcycling of 20% of denim waste, reinforcing its commitment to circular and zero-waste design principles in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Features: Waste upcycling, textile innovation, social impact, zero-waste strategy
Link: Instagram Post
11. Two Projects from NID Win Award at Terra Carta Design Lab Competition
Publication: The Times of India, December 12, 2024
Summary:
Recognizes Statement Denim as one of two NID projects to win the global Terra Carta Design Lab, spotlighting water savings (~3,000 L to 500–600 L per jeans) and carbon footprint innovation.
Features: Water savings, Terra Carta award, global recognition, NID innovation
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12. How Sakshi Kumari Sells “Guilt-Free” Denim
Publication: SustainabilityNext, November 2024
Summary:
A feature on Sakshi Kumari’s journey, highlighting how Statement Denim transforms industrial denim waste into fashionable, eco-friendly products, with roots at NID Ahmedabad and a mission to reduce environmental impact.
Features: Circular fashion, denim waste reuse, NID incubation, sustainable innovation
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13. Statement Denim Saves 60% Carbon, 500–600L Water per Pair
Publication: The Times of India (Ideas for Tomorrow), October 6, 2024
Summary:
Spotlights Statement Denim’s eco-impact, reducing water use per jeans and cutting carbon emissions by 60%, with founder Sakshi Kumari leading the way through sustainable design.
Features: Water savings, carbon reduction, sustainable production, founder profile
Link: TOI Instagram | LinkedIn
14. Inspiring Interview Feature on LinkedIn
Publication: LinkedIn (Harsh Dhanesha), September 2024
Summary:
Interview with Sakshi Kumari about her entrepreneurial journey, sustainable denim innovation, and creating social impact through women’s employment.
Features: Founder interview, entrepreneurship, social impact, women empowerment
Link: Read Post
15. SustainabilityNext Instagram Feature: The Guilt-Free Denim Journey
Publication: SustainabilityNext Instagram, August 2024
Summary:
Spotlights Statement Denim’s ethos and circular strategy to decarbonise the denim sector, with a special focus on upcycling and impact metrics.
Features: Circular economy, industrial decarbonisation, denim waste reuse, founder narrative
Link: Instagram Post
16. Young Women‑Led Textile Start‑Ups Wow Experts
Publication: Ahmedabad Mirror, June 2024
Summary:
Statement Denim is spotlighted among rising women-led textile startups for its innovation, sustainability, and strong design potential.
Features: Women-led startup, textile innovation, local recognition, design credibility
Link: Read Full Article
17. Textile Enthusiast to Sustainability Champion
Publication: LinkedIn (Sakshi Kumari), May 2024
Summary:
Sakshi Kumari discusses her passion for textiles and her excitement to drive sustainability in the denim sector, detailing Statement Denim’s journey from idea to impact.
Features: Founder story, textile sustainability, brand journey, personal insight
Link: View LinkedIn Post
18. Statement Denim Represents NID at Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition
Publication: Instagram (Statement Denim), March 2024
Summary:
The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) hosted the Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition at Hampton Court Palace, London, on March 10-11, bringing together global leaders and CEOs to discuss sustainable solutions. Statement Denim, as a Terra Carta Design Lab winner from NID Ahmedabad, showcased its work in upcycling post-production denim waste into sustainable fashion. The event included interactions with the World Climate Fund, Sustainability Fashion Museum, Investcorp, Lagos Fashion, Space Solar, and more, empowering student-led climate innovations.
Features: Global recognition, event participation, sustainability leadership, Terra Carta, student innovation
Link: View Instagram Post