Citizens of Humanity

About Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity is a Los Angeles denim label, founded in 2003 by Jerome Dahan, who is originally from Paris and had already started 7 For All Mankind. Its designers look to vintage markets around the world for ideas, then rework them with new washes, details and cuts. One example is blending 1980s and 90s silhouettes into something more current. The jeans are mostly made in the label's own factories in Los Angeles and Turkey, and each pair passes through the hands of at least forty skilled craftsmen. Laser technology, ozone wash machines and a recycled water system help cut down on water use and waste. Marianne McDonald is now creative director.