To be held from April 16-17, 2025 at Sugar Factory, the upcoming edition of Kingpins Amsterdam will be the first to be held under the leadership of Messe Frankfurt’s new CEO-Vivien Wang. This denim supply chain trade show will feature over 100 exhibitors, from manufacturers to tech specialists.
A highlight of this show will be is the ‘Made In Japan’ section, which will showcase premium Japanese denim from companies like Kurabo and San Marino. Japanese denim has been central to Kingpins since its very first show, emphasizes Wang. Located near The Boxes, this edition of the show will welcome attendees with a commissioned oversized denim kimono and matcha tea.
The show's program includes insightful discussions and trend forecasts. A panel discussion titled, ‘Denim Drought: Tackling Water Waste in Fashion’ will address sustainability, featuring industry experts discussing water conservation. A talk on 3D and AI innovation in denim design and production will be held where a panel comprising Rajby Industries and DArchive, will explore replicating vintage apparel.
Further discussions will be held to explore denim's future evolution and provide educational insights for students. Michael Morell, Freedom Denim will lead a session covering denim fundamentals.
ZDHC will launch an initiative with Testex to emphasize sustainable chemical management, promoting safer textile production through testing and certification. The debut ‘Best of Denim by Material Exchange’ digital platform will offer a curated collection of sustainable denim fabrics.
This digital platform will provide detailed fabric information and samples, helping companies source eco-friendly materials.
