Citizens of Humanity news and archive

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...

Retail

Citizens of Humanity relocates showroom to downtown LA

Los Angeles - SoCal-based denim label Citizens of Humanity recently moved their showroom location. Moving from their Beverly Boulevard location, the company decided to head towards downtown Los Angeles. Based near the fashion district, the new showroom boasts 4,000 square feet in space. The space is inside of the Lady Liberty Building, according...

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...

Trends

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...

Apparel

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...