Citizens of Humanity
United States
Citizens of Humanity is a premium denim brand from Los Angeles, United States. It makes jeans and related clothing for women and men.
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jerome Dahan |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California |
| Core category | Premium denim |
| Selected stockists | Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, NET-A-PORTER |
| Website | citizensofhumanity.com |
What is Citizens of Humanity?
Citizens of Humanity is a denim label founded in 2003 by Jerome Dahan. It is based in Los Angeles, California, and makes denim for both menswear and womenswear.
Products and positioning
The brand is described as epitomising contemporary luxury denim, and it highlights a focus on sustainable practices. Its core product is jeans, supported by wider ready-to-wear and accessories.
Distribution
Citizens of Humanity is carried by prominent department stores and online retailers, including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, House of Fraser and NET-A-PORTER. Its markets include the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA and Canada.
The company is headquartered at Bickett Street in Huntington Park, California. It ships to customers in several countries and sells both menswear and womenswear denim, so its jeans are found in leading UK and European department stores as well as in the United States and Canada.
Why it matters
As one of the established Los Angeles premium denim names, Citizens of Humanity illustrates how the category moved from basic jeans towards fit-led, design-driven denim sold through luxury retail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Citizens of Humanity from?
Citizens of Humanity is an American brand based in Los Angeles, California.
Who founded Citizens of Humanity?
The brand was founded in 2003 by Jerome Dahan.