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Kingpins Amsterdam to celebrate 10th anniversary with denim extravaganza

 

Kingpins Amsterdam to celebrate 10th anniversary with denim extravaganza

Kingpins Show, the premier denim sourcing event, is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam with a two-day extravaganza on October 23-24 at the Sugar Factory. This edition will have a revamped layout, with all exhibitors centrally located on the main floor and the Green Area on the second floor transformed into a hub for education, collaboration, and community. This area will host ‘Denim Talks’ seminars, interactive workshops, and food stations.

"Kingpins is not just a trade show, we are also a community," said Vivian Wang, Director & Global Sales Manager, Kingpins in an interview to The spin-off.com. "Over the course of two days, the denim industry will gather at Kingpins to conduct business, learn about new products and practices, connect with old friends and make new ones, and share ideas."

Founded in New York in 2004, Kingpins Show is an invitation-only denim sourcing event that connects industry insiders with leading mills, manufacturers, and innovators. The show is known for its curated selection of exhibitors, commitment to sustainability, and focus on fostering a strong denim community.

Anniversary highlights

Pop-up fashion show: The opening night party will feature denim designs by Kingpins exhibitors, this show will debut in Amsterdam after successful runs in China and New York. It will showcase denim creations from various exhibitors,. Attendees can expect other exciting surprises throughout the evening.

Interactive workshops: Panther Denim and Shuise will host a natural indigo dyeing workshop led by dye master Professor Wang.

The boxes: This area will showcase innovative collaborations like Mushroom Rodeo, a partnership between AGI Denim and Ecovative that combines denim fabrics with mushroom leather.

Future fit forum: Exploring the evolution of denim fit.

Lil denim jeans: Highlighting the next generation of denim creatives.

Arvind Indigo Museum: Returning with original artwork, including a piece by Based Upon called ‘Indigo Fragmented Crack’.

Giant jeans photobooth: Featuring supersized jeans and jackets made from hemp and Re-Gen cotton.

Kingpins Amsterdam will continue its focus on sustainable innovation with initiatives like One Denim, MSP, and Future Fit Forum. New seminars, including Creative Washes Past & Future and Innovative Materials From Lab to Loom, will explore advancements in raw materials and finishing techniques.

While Kingpins has no immediate plans to expand to new countries, the organization is exploring opportunities in Latin America and will host a pop-up event in Hong Kong in November. "We are always looking at shifts in the denim market and speaking with the community," says Wang. "We don’t rule out the possibility of bringing the Kingpins experience to a new region."

 
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