Featured Stories
Featured Stories
Trade
Thanks to the U.S.-China trade war, forced labor concerns in the Uyghur region and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, nearshoring finally has the potential to maybe, possibly take hold. And Mexico could be a big beneficiary.
Sustainability
How denim is balancing inflation against its ESG goals—and who’s paying the price
Supply Chain
Once regarded as the denim world’s unrivaled European capital, Amsterdam has faced challenges recently, raising questions about the future of the Dutch denim industry.
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Kingpins Quarterly Fall 2023
- Mexico’s Play for Market Share
- Inflation vs. Sustainability
- Amsterdam’s Denim Capital Prospects
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Retail
Denim Dudes’ Shannon Reddy shares what insiders love most about Europe’s denim capital.
Innovation
How artificial intelligence is poised to transform denim design—as well as the role of the designer.
Trade
The short-term prognosis is not good, but concrete developments will hopefully translate into tangible benefits.
Latest Stories
Trends
Discover Denim Dudes latest report for the SS25/26 season comprised of 4 stories, Future Atelier, Embody, Low-Key Flex & Resurgence.
Founder’s Letter
Transformers has updated their 2021 report: “Cotton: A Case Study in Misinformation” with the latest data from ICAC, Bayer Crop Science, and the FAO.
Shows
The Amsterdam show is next week! Kingpins Show is happening Oct. 18 – 19, 2023 at the SugarFactory.
Innovation
The demand for deadstock is clear – and our new collection demonstrates just what’s possible with these excess materials.
Trade
The U.S., EU, and the U.K. imported $10 billion of jeans in 2022, 10% lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Founder’s Letter
These days, internet-enabled devices and virtual assistants are fairly commonplace — most people are familiar with voice-enabled GPS navigation. Founder Andrew Olah shares some intriguing news about a new piece of technology tailor-made for our industry in this month’s Founder’s Letter.
EDITOR’S PICKS
EDITOR’S PICKS
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Discover Denim Dudes latest report for the SS25/26 season comprised of 4 stories, Future Atelier, Embody, Low-Key Flex & Resurgence.
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Denim Dudes’ Shannon Reddy shares what insiders love most about Europe’s denim capital.
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How artificial intelligence is poised to transform denim design—as well as the role of the designer.
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We hope Kingpins Quarterly will be something you like to read, visually, viscerally and intellectually (VVI).
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Is There a Carcinogenic Substance in Your Jeans? How Worried Should We Be About Aniline in Denim?
