A big thank you to collaborator AGI Denim (Artistic Garment Industries) who have helped Ian Berry on some of his latest installations and works.
AGI Denim is a leading vertical premium denim manufacturer in Pakistan with a long-standing history dating back to 1949.
The company is at the forefront of the industry, committed to minimizing its environmental impact while maximizing social and economic benefits. AGI Denim's innovative culture and commitment to sustainability and social responsibility are reflected in its best-in-class infrastructure, end-to-end LEED Gold certification, and B Corp certification.
AGI Denim helped Ian Berry with the canvas of the giant Levi’s fresco
AGI Denim supported Ian Berry with some of the latest Secret Garden installations
The company strongly emphasizes responsible fiber sourcing and traceability, ensuring that its products are produced ethically and sustainably. Water stewardship is also a key focus, with a high percentage of recycling and responsible use of this precious resource. AGI Denim's commitment to renewable energy is demonstrated through its use of modern plants and machinery that are energy-saving, efficient, and increasingly powered by solar energy.
Ian Berry would like to offer a personal thank you to Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, Henry Wong and his team in Pakistan that have worked so hard on working on his requests and desires under quite big time constraints.
Ian Berry meeting with Henry Wong in New York in 2017
Henry Wong added “Working with Ian Berry has been a personal and professional dream for over a decade. As a young product developer, I could not easily believe the hyper-realistic portraits and landscapes were composed of jeans. The denim was not bleached or tinted or altered in any way. I immediately knew he was a genius with an eye and hand that allowed for new ways to look at the indigo I was obsessed with.”
He continued “With AGI Denim, I can fulfill the dream of being Ian's fine arts material supplier. Picasso had Sennelier. Ian Berry has AGI Denim. The word Artistic is in our coporate name!”
AGI Denim is proud of its employee recognition and gender equality programs, such as Gap Inc.'s P.A.C.E program and Kontoor Brands' Her Essentials training, which empowers women in the workplace. The company is committed to strong corporate governance and CSR practices, which have earned it the patronage of some of the world's top retail and designer brands.