Kingpins Presents Psychedelic Selection of Tie-Dye, Hemp Denims

At Kingpins New York, tie-dye looks and sustainable stretch blends were all the rage, with an emphasis on all things alternative — think of hemp denim and “disheveled attitudes.” The event took place at Pier 36 in New York last week. And every denim brand showing at Kingpins is inching toward sustainability in one way or another, whether it’s implemented in manufacturing processes, dyes, or the fiber itself. Tricia Carey, director of global business development, denim, at Lenzing Fibers, told WWD, “Brands are seeking ways to lower environmental impacts. With each brand having different goals for water, circularity, transparency, certifications; there are a plethora of questions to determine which product is best to suggest. Some brands have a circularity strategy of 5 percent post-industrial waste, so we can suggest our Tencel x Refibra made with a pulp from cotton scraps, while others are seeking water reduction, which can be achieved with Tencel Lyocell.” Trends for spring are less glam and sparkle, and more about comfort and splashes of color. Tie-dye denims were seen throughout, and the beloved American dyeing technique offers a refreshed, chic look with sleek black and white options, as seen in the trend area styled by LA-based  Denim Dudes.

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