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Kingpins Transformers Introduces ED - A New Conference For Students

KINGPINS TRANSFORMERS: ED is the first of what Kingpins Transformers organizers hope will be an annual educational conference for fashion students who are still in university and just about to enter the fashion industry. The all-day conference is set for October 18th at Ravensbourne University in London and is sponsored by Tencel, Saitex and...

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Timeline: Kingpins Show success in Amsterdam

The sixth edition of denim boutique trade fair, Kingpins is about to take place in the European capital of denim: Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Taking place on October 26 and 27, 2016, on the Westergasterrein, this season sees sister trade show Why By Kingpins Show return once more, focusing on denim branding, innovation and sustainability . This...

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Kingpins to launch new denim trend initiative

Denim boutique trade show Kingpins is set to launch a new denim trend initiative which aims to showcases its exhibits denim fabrics. The new concept, which will be unveiled next season with Spring/Summer 2018 at Kingpins shows in New York, Amsterdam and Hong Kong brings together a comprehensive seasonal denim forecast of fabric, fit and finish...

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Kingpins to target the Latin American Market through Miami show

Boutique denim trade fair Kingpins has announced plans to launch Kingpins Miami, a new annual show in Miami dedicated to serving the Latin American denim market. Set to debut next January, at Mana Wynwood, the new edition of the trade fair will offer all the hallmarks of a Kingpins event - an edited exhibitor list (capacity of 31), seminars and...

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Kingpins to launch Sister trade show: Why

International Denim boutique trade show Kingpins has announced the plans to launch a new 'sister' trade fair to run alongside its upcoming edition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Named "Why by Kingpins Show" the new event is set to be the debut trade show to focus specifically on branding within the denim industry. The sister trade fair, which...

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Prosperity Textile shifts to Better Cotton

One of China's largest denim mills, Prosperity Textile, is set to begin weaving all its lightweight cotton denim fabrics entirely from Better Cotton, starting with Spring/Summer 2017. "We believe sustainable cotton is what every denim mill should use and we value the importance Better Cotton has for both farmers and the industry in general,"...

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Kingpins: Jeans should be soft and comfortable

Although mom jeans and flares are what the next few seasons are all about, the skinny is far from over. “Skinny jeans will never be over,” says Alberto Primo Candiani, global manager at Italian weaving mill Candiani, during Kingpins. The key word at the international trade fair for denim mills and one of the main components for the skinny:...