Denim Exhibition concluded successfully at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru on May 14–15, 2025. As one of the key global denim industry gatherings, the event brought together stakeholders across the denim value chain for two days of exhibition, knowledge sharing, and sourcing opportunities.
This edition was officially inaugurated with an opening Ceremony that underscored the significance of the denim sector in India’s textile and apparel landscape. The keynote address was delivered by Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary of the Textiles Committee, Government of India. His remarks highlighted the government’s focus on sustainability, innovation, and export growth within the denim ecosystem. With this meaningful opening, the stage was set for a two-day event marked by knowledge exchange, innovation showcases, and cross-industry collaboration.
A Theme Rooted in Fabric and Culture: “50 Shades of Denim”
This year’s edition was based on the theme “50 Shades of Denim , because one shade is never enough.” This theme is more than just about denim’s different materials. It also shows the diverse culture of India, where traditions, regions, and people come together in a colorful mix. Just like denim has many shades, textures, and finishes, India’s culture is full of variety too.
A Hub for Denim Innovation and Sustainable Solutions
The exhibition featured over 35 companies from India, Turkey, Italy, and more, showcasing a wide spectrum of products and processes from traditional craftsmanship to innovations in denim, including sustainable denim trends, laser finishing, low-impact dyeing, and circular materials.
The buyer turnout was a key highlight of the show, with over 1,150 visitors attending the event. The audience included sourcing and design teams from some of the most recognized global and Indian fashion and retail brands. Representatives from Shragatex, Quince, Gap, Levi’s, H&M, Pepe Jeans, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Ralph Lauren, Wrangler, Flying Machine, Spykar, ONLY, Mufti, and Myntra and attended the show, meeting with suppliers, exploring trends, and building future collaborations. Their active engagement reaffirmed the event’s place among major global denim industry gatherings and its growing influence within the Asia-Pacific sourcing calendar.
At the exhibition, Denimsandjeans partnered with the Indenium School of Responsible Design to conduct a live workshop. This session provided attendees with practical insights into sustainable denim practices, bridging academic knowledge and industry applications.
The Trend Area – A Glimpse Into A/W 26/27 Denim Futures
One of the most engaging elements of the show was the Trend Area, curated and conceptualized internally by the Denimsandjeans team in collaboration with a global trend partner – WGSN. It spotlighted forecasted trends for A/W 26/27 denim fabric, wash, and finish directions, segmented into three key themes:
• Kintentional: Focused on restorative softness, abstract quilting, and meaningful slogans
• Geo-Logic: Showcasing cracked earth textures, geological dye effects, and frozen finishes
• Empowered Play: Highlighting expressive denim with playful graphics, metallics, and tailored touches
Stay Tuned: Denimsandjeans Vietnam – 25–26 June 2025
As we wrap up Denimsandjeans India 2025, we thank all participants and partners who made this edition a true success story in sustainable sourcing. Join us at Denimsandjeans Vietnam, 25–26 June 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City
