A new showcase of specialised exhibitors from Japan will be a highlight of the upcoming Kingpins denim supply chain trade show taking place in Amsterdam from April 16-17.

Made in Japan will be held in a new area within the SugarFactory and will feature a mix of denim mills and manufacturers, including Kurabo, Kuroki, San Marino, Rainbow Textiles, Betty Smith, Big John, ICE, Ideablue, Showa, Teijin Frontier and Japan Delivery Service .

“Japanese denim has been central to Kingpins since our very first show,” says Kingpins CEO Vivian Wang. “We especially appreciate the quality and craftsmanship of Japanese denim fabric and jeans makers and have created a special section within the Kingpins show to highlight the work of a curated selection of companies.”

Some Made in Japan exhibitors have a long history with Kingpins, such as denim mill Kurabo, which exhibited at the first Kingpins Show in 2004. Others are new to the show, such as San Marino, which has vertical textile and apparel manufacturing operations in Japan, Italy, China and ASEAN countries.

Made in Japan will be located in a special enclave near The Boxes on the ground floor of SugarFactory. Visitors can find the entrance by looking for the oversized denim kimono that has been specially commissioned by Kingpins and created by Showa, a manufacturer of sustainable denim from the Kojima district of Kurashiki, which is exhibiting in the Ideablue booth.

Once inside the space, attendees will be able to enjoy matcha tea while browsing among the exhibitors’ collections.

There will also be a special panel discussion, ‘Key Pieces from Inspiring Wardrobes’, moderated by The Vintage Showroom’s Doug Gunn and featuring representatives from Made In Japan exhibitors.

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