The second iteration of Kingpins24 set for June 23-24, will provide the denim industry with a fresh set of digital content to help navigate—and establish—the new normal.
The digital trade show, presented by The NPD Group, just announced its program and lineup of speakers, which will include “Godfather of Denim” Adriano Goldschmied, Kingpins founder Andrew Olah, and United Nations Office for Partnerships chief of office Lucie Brigham, among others representing different aspects of the denim industry.
Highlights include “Circularity in Design,” an expert panel scheduled for June 23 at 10:00 a.m. EDT with Conscious Fashion Campaign founder Kerry Bannigan, Calik Denim product development engineer Cem Ozan Sari, Orta Anadolu sustainability specialist Sebla Onder, and denim designer and consultant Malin Ekengren.
Another expert panel will look at the future of Cradle to Cradle fabrics, and feature Artistic Milliners CEO Omer Ahmed, G-Star Raw sustainability expert Adriana Galijasevic, Cradle to Cradle vice president for strategy and development Christina Raab, and Rivet editor Angela Velasquez, on June 23. The Kingpins24 event will also feature interviews with designers, including Trinidad Garcia III of Trinidad3 Jeans and Rivet on June 24.
On June 25, Denim Dudes’ Amy Leverton will present the complete Fall/Winter 2021 Kingpins Denim Trend Forecast.
