Kingpins Amsterdam put the spotlight on craftsmanship, innovation and community at its latest edition on 15–16 October, drawing more than 1,000 visitors from over 500 companies across 40 countries.
The two-day denim trade show, held at SugarFactory, attracted industry heavyweights including Givenchy, Balenciaga, Max Mara, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, G-Star and Tommy Hilfiger.
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“When I walked through the show floor, I didn’t just see exhibitors and visitors — I saw a community,” said Kingpins CEO Vivian Wang. “People from different cultures, generations and perspectives came together with one shared purpose, to move our industry forward with honesty, creativity and heart.”
A major highlight was the launch of Made in España, the newest addition to Kingpins’ “Made In…” series, which showcases innovation and craftsmanship from specific regions.
Presented as an interactive museum-style installation, the area spotlighted Spanish excellence in textiles, technology, and chemistry, featuring companies such as Tejidos Royo, Pinter Group, Jeanologia, Asutex, Textil Santanderina, Recover, and Tintes Egara.
Collaborations between exhibitors underscored the spirit of partnership that has become central to Kingpins’ identity, with capsule collections including Jeanologia x Textil Santanderina x Pinter and Asutex x Royo x Tintes Egara x Pinter Group.
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By GlobalData“Our Made in España project demonstrated exactly that community spirit,” Wang said. “It was more than a showcase, it was a celebration of passion, craftsmanship and collaboration — proof that when we believe in something together, we can create something meaningful for everyone.”
Building on momentum from earlier this year, the show also featured an expanded Made in Japan area. This included additional mills and manufacturers, a “Story of the Blue” timeline tracing milestones in Japanese denim history, and a curated display of rare archival pieces from renowned Japanese denim makers such as Kurabo, Kaihara Denim, Nihon-Menpu, and Showa.
Kingpins’ Jeanius Hub also returned in a larger format, continuing its mission to explore innovation and sustainability in denim production. Since debuting in April, the hub has become a focal point for showcasing cutting-edge materials and technologies.
This season’s lineup included FibreTrace, Chloris Biochem, Circulose, Tejidos Royo, and Material Exchange.
Also new was The Gallery space, which highlighted the latest directional fabrics and trims expanded to include new developments from denim factories, chemical suppliers and fibre producers.
Kingpins is heading to China next for its Chengdu Pop-Up on 14–16 November. Drawing inspiration from Chengdu’s dynamic streetwear and music culture, the event will blend B2B and B2C experiences, featuring workshops, retail spaces, and live podcasts.
“Now we take this energy to Chengdu,” Wang said. “I hope Kingpins can bring the spirit and love of denim to China in a way that connects people, inspires new ideas and builds the future together – as one community.”
