87% matchJohn Elliott
LA elevated blanks, heavyweight fleece and tonal staples
What changes: More designed cut-and-sew and denim, less dye-driven colour
Brand profile
COTTON CITIZEN
Family-run Los Angeles label making premium cotton basics in the USA, known for garment-dye and mineral-wash treatments across tees, hoodies and joggers.
Los AngelesOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about COTTON CITIZEN
Colour is the design work
Silhouettes stay simple — slouchy tees, tanks, cropped hoodies, joggers — while garment-dye, mineral-wash and tie-dye treatments and wide seasonal colour ranges do the differentiating.
Premium basics, made in the USA
The med-high price sits on premium cotton cut and sewn domestically in Los Angeles, rather than on branding or complex construction.
Colour drops, not runway seasons
Family-run since 2012, it releases colour-led drops direct and through retailers like SSENSE and Kith, with men's and women's lines using the same fabrics and washes.
How COTTON CITIZEN fits
Overall fit
slightly large
Cotton Citizen pieces are known for a relaxed, slouchy cut with soft garment-dyed cotton that tends to wear a touch larger than standard basics.
Tip: Consider sizing down if you want a cleaner, less oversized look; stay true to size for the intended slouchy drape.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, some styles run cropped | True to size for a relaxed fit; check whether the style is cropped before choosing. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | slouchy, relaxed with dropped shoulders | Size down if you prefer a fitted tee; keep your size for the signature draped look. |
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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COTTON CITIZEN fit questions
Does COTTON CITIZEN run big or small?
COTTON CITIZEN fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you want a cleaner, less oversized look; stay true to size for the intended slouchy drape. Cotton Citizen pieces are known for a relaxed, slouchy cut with soft garment-dyed cotton that tends to wear a touch larger than standard basics.
How does COTTON CITIZEN fit?
Cotton Citizen pieces are known for a relaxed, slouchy cut with soft garment-dyed cotton that tends to wear a touch larger than standard basics. Overall shape: slouchy, relaxed with dropped shoulders.
How do COTTON CITIZEN hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
COTTON CITIZEN hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. True to size for a relaxed fit; check whether the style is cropped before choosing. Shape: relaxed, some styles run cropped.
How do COTTON CITIZEN t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
COTTON CITIZEN t-shirts & graphic tees fits slightly large. Size down if you prefer a fitted tee; keep your size for the signature draped look. Shape: slouchy, relaxed with dropped shoulders.
Brand facts
COTTONCITIZEN is a family-run Los Angeles label founded in 2012 by Adam Vanunu, built around premium cotton basics manufactured in the USA. Core pieces include slouchy tees, tank tops, cropped hoodies and tapered joggers, distinguished by garment-dye, mineral-wash and tie-dye treatments and unusually broad seasonal colour ranges. Men's and women's lines run in parallel using the same fabrics and washes. The brand sells direct through cottoncitizen.com and via multibrand retailers including SSENSE and Kith, releasing colour-led drops rather than showing seasonal runway collections.
- Founded
- 2012
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear, Athleisure / Sportswear