Kingpins Transformers: ED is the Classroom for Changemakers
When it comes to provoking change, a lot can be gleaned from the master/student relationship.
With that in mind, the very first Kingpins Transformers: ED educational conference will showcase the solutions being propelled by denim industry figureheads in order to spark inspiration in students gearing up to enter the fashion industry.
TENCEL(TM), Fibertrace, and Saitex are sponsoring the Oct. 18 event at Ravensbourne University in London, which will focus on the social, ecological and economic trials and tribulations facing denim. Intended to be an annual event, the inaugural Kingpins Transformers: ED will put the supply chain under the microscope.
Host of Kingpins Transformers ED and Denim History educational platform founder, Mohsin Sajid, commented, “Having been a denim lecturer on the Ravensbourne University Innovation project for the last 5 years, it’s been fantastic getting kingpins show support and showcasing our students work. Andrew Olah and his team have really gone the extra mile and supported the university for the last year. The fact Andrew asked us to help him put together kingpins transformers ED here in London only for fashion students, it’s a just simply amazing. The fact that it’s open to all fashion students, not just our own is getting us all excited. Over 30 fashion universities have been invited, but we are getting many more outside the UK too. Focusing on educating students, who will in a few years head off into the wider fashion industry has been a real game changer and has got us all who are organising the event, making sure it’s gonna be a superb event. We also can’t thank enough the speakers who are giving up there time, and our sponsors TENCEL(TM), Saitex and Fibretrace who have sponsored this event, keeping it free for all students attending”
The full lineup includes:
Bilgehan “Han” Ates, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
Sanjeev Bahl, Saitex
Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign
Simon Beachus, KingsXCross Distribution
Alberto Candiani, Candiani Denim
Rowan Hunt, Debenhams
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Jakob Krzysko, Dystar
Helen Latham, Lycra
Andrew Olah, Kingpins founder
Mohsin Sajid, Denim History
Miguel Sanchez, Gavilan
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Nick Williams, graphics branding expert
The student registration link can be found here.