The organisers of the Kingpins denim sourcing show are adding to their repertoire by broadcasting an expert panel discussion today (9 February) in partnership with just-style exploring the intersection between government and the textile and fashion industries.
The first episode – ‘Kingpins Goes to DC’ – will be streamed live from the US capital and will explore the implications of a rapidly changing political and economic climate on the global and US denim and apparel industry.
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Host Robert Antoshak, managing director of Olah Inc, will be joined by panellists Julia K Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), and Augustine Tantillo, president and chief executive of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO).
“With so much uncertainty in the political climate, we feel there needs to be a place where the industry can engage in frank, informed and open conversation about the future of the industry,” says Andrew Olah, founder of Kingpins Media and Kingpins Show and chief executive of Olah Inc.
“By gathering leading experts with varied and oftentimes opposing views on issues affecting our industry and providing them with a platform to share and debate their ideas, we hope to provide a new tool for manufacturers, sourcing companies, brands, and retailers to better understand the forces shaping today’s market.”
Kingpins Goes to DC, which kicks off a potential series of live-streamed expert panels hosted by Kingpins Media, will be broadcast exclusively and free of charge on just-style on 9 February at 10AM EST.
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By GlobalDataA full recording of the event will be made available after the initial airing via the Kingpins Show website. To get a reminder for the live event on 9 February, please sign up here.
