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Citizens of Humanity
Los Angeles premium denim house founded in 2003, making fit-driven jeans and casual apparel through its own vertically integrated LA facilities.
Los AngelesOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Citizens of Humanity
Founders came from 7 For All Mankind
Jerome Dahan and Michael Glasser launched the label in 2003 after co-founding 7 For All Mankind, and built it around fit, fabric and wash rather than logos.
Washing happens in-house in LA
Product development and finishing run through company-owned Los Angeles facilities, using laser and ozone finishing, high-efficiency washing and regenerative-agriculture cotton.
Denim first, wardrobe second
Wide-leg, straight and relaxed jeans for women and men anchor the range, with knits, shirting and outerwear added around them.
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A relaxed-straight staple sold by wash name — Milestone, Reservoir, Olive corduroy — reflecting the brand's LA laser-and-ozone finishing program.
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How Citizens of Humanity fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Citizens of Humanity denim runs true to the labeled waist size, with the intended silhouette driven by the specific fit name rather than the sizing.
Tip: Buy your normal denim waist size and choose the named fit for silhouette; slim/skinny styles may soften and relax slightly after wear.
Medium confidence · based on 12 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular, relaxed for casual shirting | Stick with your usual size unless you prefer a slimmer line. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | clean, often relaxed or straight cuts | Order your normal size and pick the cut for the leg shape you want. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | style-dependent, from slim and straight to relaxed and wide-leg | Take your usual denim waist; expect rigid or low-stretch pairs to break in and relax about a half size. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular to relaxed denim outerwear | Take your normal size; size up if you plan to layer knits underneath. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Citizens of Humanity fit questions
Does Citizens of Humanity run big or small?
Citizens of Humanity fits true to size. Buy your normal denim waist size and choose the named fit for silhouette; slim/skinny styles may soften and relax slightly after wear. Most shoppers find Citizens of Humanity denim runs true to the labeled waist size, with the intended silhouette driven by the specific fit name rather than the sizing.
How does Citizens of Humanity fit?
Most shoppers find Citizens of Humanity denim runs true to the labeled waist size, with the intended silhouette driven by the specific fit name rather than the sizing. Overall shape: varies by fit block from slim to relaxed and wide.
How do Citizens of Humanity shirts & overshirts fit?
Citizens of Humanity shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size unless you prefer a slimmer line. Shape: regular, relaxed for casual shirting.
How do Citizens of Humanity trousers & pants fit?
Citizens of Humanity trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your normal size and pick the cut for the leg shape you want. Shape: clean, often relaxed or straight cuts.
How do Citizens of Humanity jeans & denim fit?
Citizens of Humanity jeans & denim fits true to size. Take your usual denim waist; expect rigid or low-stretch pairs to break in and relax about a half size. Shape: style-dependent, from slim and straight to relaxed and wide-leg.
Brand facts
Citizens of Humanity is a Los Angeles premium denim label founded in 2003 by Jerome Dahan and Michael Glasser, who had earlier co-founded 7 For All Mankind. The line is built around fit, fabric and wash, spanning wide-leg, straight and relaxed jeans plus knits, shirting and outerwear for women and men. Product development and finishing run through company-owned LA facilities using laser and ozone finishing, high-efficiency washing and regenerative-agriculture cotton. Berkshire Partners has held a majority stake since 2006; sister labels AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN sit in the same group.
- Founded
- 2003
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- United States, Turkey
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Trousers $277–$329 · Shorts $206–$264 · Shirts $234–$308
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Workwear / Heritage, Quiet luxury