{"id":121193,"date":"2026-02-03T12:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121193\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:33:12","slug":"top-brands-converge-at-kingpins-new-york-showcasing-denim-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121193\/","title":{"rendered":"Top brands converge at Kingpins New York, showcasing denim innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kingpins New York featured nearly 70 exhibitors, including mills and manufacturers as well as chemical and machinery suppliers. Credit: Kingpins Show.<\/p>\n

The denim sourcing show drew 584 attendees from 275 companies, reflecting an increase in company participation despite an 8% decline in overall attendance compared to prior exhibitions.<\/p>\n

It hosted nearly 70 exhibitors, ranging from mills and manufacturers to chemical and machinery suppliers. This year\u2019s highlights included \u201cThe Lil Denim Show presents General Experiment,\u201d an installation by designer Laurence Wei whose collection, titled \u201cIn Hopes to Die Like Mold,\u201d explores deeply personal themes inspired by his grandfather\u2019s battle with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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Another notable initiative was S|STYLE \u2013 DENIM LAB powered by KERING. Curated by Giorgia Cantarini, this installation featured designers collaborating with KERING, a luxury group that includes brands such as Gucci and Balenciaga. Designers experimented with innovative dyeing techniques and regenerative cotton solutions provided by KERING\u2019s Material Innovation Lab, in partnership with PureDenim and Tonello.<\/p>\n

Continuing the educational theme, Ana Paula Alves from Be Disobedient led a seminar titled \u201cDenim Forecast: From URL to IRL,\u201d discussing macro trend drivers shaping consumer behaviour. Additionally, Cotton Inc.\u2019s Jennifer Lukowiak facilitated a discussion on the evolution of cotton, featuring industry experts such as Tricia Carey from Avalo, Katie Tague from Artistic Milliners, Buxton Midyette from Supima, and Alice Tonello from Tonello.<\/p>\n

A panel on new dye technology was led by consultant Dana Davis. She engaged in conversation with Dr. Fuchao Xu of Chloris, Dustin White from LabDenim, and Jeffrey Erhard of Shreenika to explore recent advancements in the field.<\/p>\n

Kingpins CEO Vivian Wang said: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to see new companies discovering Kingpins, along with familiar faces returning after time away.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe knew attendance might look different this season as brands navigate economic uncertainty, but the purpose of the show hasn\u2019t changed. Kingpins is about storytelling, fresh ideas and bringing the global denim community together in a meaningful way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wang emphasised the event\u2019s commitment to inspiration and progression within the industry. \u201cMy focus is on keeping Kingpins a place where the industry feels inspired, supported and ready to move forward,\u201d Wang stated.<\/p>\n

Kingpins remains an invitation-only platform designed for networking among fibre makers, mills, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the denim and jeans business.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s Kingpins New York 2025, which took place in July had almost 690 attendees from nearly 320 firms<\/a> meet with its denim exhibitors.<\/p>\n

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