TRADE SHOW REPORT New Initiatives at Kingpins NY Include the Jeanius Hub and Made in JapanThe love of denim fabric, jeans and a passion for how denim is made was celebrated at the invitation-only Kingpins show held July 23–24 at Pier 36 / Basketball City in New York. “Chefs are artists and want to be unique and wear garments that make them feel good, comfortable and trendy.”Jeanius HubKingpins launched the Jeanius Hub to highlight next-gen, cutting-edge companies. It’s a radically sustainable commercial technology for coloring cellulosic and synthetic yarn with zero wastewater discharge. Its denim skirt/jacket combo uses multiple applications including sulfur dyeing, foil coating and washing to give it a metallic look with rich texture. “I also spoke to them about their approach to denim and sustainability and how to share those stories with the Kingpins community.”