Maurice Malone, MakingABrand.co, and Williamsburg Garment Company now present Denim Talk twice per month on Sundays at 5 PM.
The Next Scheduled Denim Talk:
Sunday, June 14, 2026
👖 DENIM TALK LIVE – Sunday, June 14 at 5:00 PM ET
Denim Talk is getting more interactive.
Until now, questions have come in through the chat, and we’ve answered them live. For our next Denim Talk, we’re trying a new platform that allows attendees to join the discussion on camera and ask questions directly if they’d like.
The goal is to make the conversation more personal, more engaging, and more like sitting around talking denim with fellow enthusiasts.
Camera on or off—your choice.
Join Maurice Malone for another Denim Talk, featuring special guest Sedgwick Cole Jr., Global Design Director at Lee Jeans.
Maurice and Sedgwick have known each other since 2008, when Maurice first recommended him for a head designer position after being impressed by his talent, work ethic, willingness to learn, and deep understanding of the apparel industry. Since then, Sedgwick has built an impressive career leading design teams and helping shape one of the most recognized names in denim.
This conversation is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in:
- Denim design and product development
- Careers in the apparel industry
- What major brands look for when hiring designers
- Building a successful fashion career
- Leadership inside large apparel companies
- The future of denim and the industry
Whether you’re a denim enthusiast, fashion student, aspiring designer, or industry professional, this Denim Talk will offer valuable insights from two veterans of the business.
📅 Date: Sunday, June 14
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM Eastern
Register and join the conversation:
MakingABrand.Co/Denim-Talk/
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sundays at 5 PM, I’m on a mission to help rebuild the American-made denim industry, one designer at a time. It starts with reliable education.
Denim Talk is a Bi-weekly online meetup, hosted by Marc Esannason of MakingABrand.co, where anyone, from anywhere in the world, can join the conversation. You can ask me anything—jeans construction, design, manufacturing, building a brand, or whatever you’re trying to figure out. If it’s part of the denim business, we’ll get into it.
I’ve been working in this industry since 1984, and most of what I learned came from asking questions, making mistakes, and figuring things out the hard way. The goal now is to pass that knowledge on so others can move faster, avoid common pitfalls, and build something real.
That mission doesn’t stop at conversation.
Through Williamsburg Garment Company, we’ve already started helping new designers take the next step by producing samples and handling small production runs of denim jeans with low minimums. That’s something that’s been missing for a long time—real manufacturing support for small brands trying to get started.
Before jumping into production, I strongly suggest booking time to talk through your plans. We’ve already seen new designers make avoidable mistakes—issues with patterns, construction details, and production readiness that can cost time and money. A quick conversation upfront can save you from going down the wrong path.
It’s also important to clarify—Denim Talk is not the same as Denim Workshop.
Denim Talk is an online meetup focused on discussion, questions, and guidance.
Denim Workshop is a separate, hands-on program where I teach people how to actually make jeans in a real studio environment.
The first Denim Talk session is already available on the MakingABrand YouTube channel and is included below, so you can watch how the conversation works and the types of questions being asked.
Beyond that, I’m starting to build out a resource section here on DenimBMC.com. I’ll be sharing vetted sources for fabrics, labels, trims, machines, and services—companies I’ve worked with or reviewed that can realistically support small brands. The idea is simple: make it easier for designers to find the right partners without wasting time or money.
If you’re serious about denim—or even just trying to understand it better—join me on Sunday.
Denim Talk. Sundays at 5 PM. Check the latest schedule to see the latest planned dates.
