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Stretch-wool minimalism with sharper tailoring
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Brand profile
Modern Citizen
Women-owned San Francisco label making minimalist, workwear-leaning wardrobe staples at accessible contemporary prices, sold online and in New York and San Francisco stores.
San FranciscoOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Modern Citizen
Priced between fast fashion and designer
Tailored blazers, trousers and knit sets in neutral palettes, set at accessible price points rather than contemporary designer tiers.
Built around the workwear staple
The line leans on office-ready basics — trousers, tops, knit sets, slip and shirt dresses, outerwear — instead of seasonal statement pieces.
Direct-to-consumer with two stores
Founded in San Francisco in 2014 by Jessica Lee and Lizzie Agnew, the women-owned label sells mainly online, with shops in New York and San Francisco.
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Brand facts
Modern Citizen is a women-owned label founded in San Francisco by Jessica Lee and Lizzie Agnew, built on minimalist, workwear-leaning staples: tailored blazers and trousers, knit sets, slip and shirt dresses, outerwear, plus a curated edit of accessories, beauty and home goods. Pieces use neutral palettes and sit at accessible price points, positioning the brand between fast fashion and contemporary designer labels. It operates a design and creative studio in Los Angeles alongside retail stores in New York City and San Francisco, with direct-to-consumer e-commerce as its main channel.
- Founded
- 2014
- Origin
- San Francisco, United States
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury