Citizens of Humanity news and archive

Citizens of Humanity: Our Story

Citizens of Humanity is a Los Angeles-based premium denim label that has captivated the world with a devoted commitment to producing the highest quality denim, without compromise. With an elevated style that exudes femininity, naturalness, and a sophisticated ease, this sets the foundation for the brand that continuously executes each design...

Business

Citizens of Humanity regains stake from Berkshire Partners

Amy Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Citizens of Humanity has announced through a company statement that the company’s executive management team has purchased the company from Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based private equity company, and founder Jerome Dahan. The company added that Jerome Dahan will remain with the company as a consultant,...

Fashion Featured

Citizens of Humanity founder moves forward with new denim-focused line

Los Angeles - Citizens of Humanity founder Jerome Dahan has found a new project. Joining forces with designer Noam Hanoch, the two have teamed together to launch ready-to-wear denim collection Jean Atelier. The new line includes a monochrome palette filled with contemporary, elevated styles. Jean Atelier consists of draped trousers, lace...

People

Kathy Kweon in as president of Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity, the brand known for their trendy and edgy denim offerings, has a new lady in charge. Kathy Kweon, the former vice president and brand director of AG, has been named president of the company. She succeeds Amy Williams, who has held the post since 2012. Williams has been promoted to CEO. The appointments for both Kweon and...

Video

Colleen Atwood designs handbag line

Oscar winning costume designer Colleen Atwood is moving into a new design field and has launched her own handbag line. “I have always loved beautiful leather objects, especially the detail that goes into designing them both inside and out,” revealed Atwood to British Vogue. “I took part in a philanthropic video series with Citizens of Humanity...

Design

Citizens of Humanity names International Accounts Manager

Katie Morrison has joined the Los Angeles denim brand team as international accounts manager. Morrison is set to work from the brand's head office in London, where she will work closely alongside the company president Amy Williams, and international chief operational officer Mario Barrio. With over 18 years of experience in the fashion industry,...

Design

A Gold E label is rejuvenated by Citizens of Humanity

US-based denim retailer Citizens of Humanity is aiming its renewed A Gold E label at young shoppers who are looking for experience the nineties trends all over again. The label's rejuvenation is being spearhead by former professional surfer Kassia Meador, who was taken on by founder and CEO Jerome Dahan to revive the 23 year old denim label as a...

Design

Citizens of Humanity launches e-commerce in USA and Japan

Los Angeles-based premium denim brand Citizens of Humanity has launched its e-commerce in both the United States and Japan. The site will launch with the women’s and men’s holiday 2013 collections, as well as a selection of exclusive products such as limited edition merchandise from the brand's ‘Just Like You’ philanthropic film collaborations,...

Design

Citizens of Humanity names new creative directors

Fashion and denim label Citizens of Humanity has named two new creative directors. New Zealand-born designer Simon Miller will head up the men’s design, while women’s head designer Catherine Ryu has been promoted to women’s creative director. Miller, who launched his eponymous jeans brand in 2006, which he has since departed, will showcase his...