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Premium denim label CITIZENS OF HUMANITY is breaking the boundaries of sustainability without forsaking style
Citizens of Humanity is the high-end, cool-girl denim brand beloved by discerning style influencers around the globe. The fashion world fell for this LA-born label’s exceptional cuts and ultra-flattering fits when it launched 15 years ago, but nowadays it’s the brand’s sustainability-driven soul that has helped ensure its place as a perennial closet staple.
Uniquely, the brand manufactures its entire line at its own eco-conscious production facilities, which are located within 15 minutes of its design studio. This means it has far greater control over the quality of its collections and can guarantee everything is made using a greener process than conventional denim fabrication. Through this commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, Citizens of Humanity has introduced the most efficient washers, dryers, dye machinery and lasers. In lieu of traditional pumice stones to achieve a retro stone-washed effect, it has incorporated reusable stones made from recycled plastic. The brand also continues to build upon its organic cotton collection, which debuted for spring 2019 and is made up of lightweight and vintage-feel pieces. Not only are these organic, but they are created using a process that significantly saves on the usual amount of water, chemicals and energy consumed.
“Citizens of Humanity has always plugged the gaps in our closets with elevated wardrobe essentials that are universally flattering
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What this means for us is the perfect blend of style and substance. Citizens of Humanity has always plugged the gaps in our closets with elevated wardrobe essentials that are universally flattering and made to last, but now we can feel even better in its ethical wares. Take the enduringly cool, utilitarian-inspired ‘Marta’ jumpsuit: a hard-working must-have that requires minimum styling but ensures maximum style kudos. Tailored for a relaxed but feminine fit, the black version is the perfect day-to-night workwear wonder: wear it with slouchy boots to the office, then dress it up with strappy sandals and simple gold jewelry for an evening event or after-work drinks.
When it comes to jeans, Citizens has it sorted. Take the ‘Charlotte’ straight-leg jean, which is a true classic. As a modern evolution of the skinny cut but with a retro silhouette, it has a chic waist-cinching, high-rise fit, and is crafted in a cool non-stretch fabric. Wear the ‘Charlotte’ with sneakers and a slouchy knit by day, opting for a mid-height heel and a silk blouse for a low-key evening look. This season, jeans that give a nostalgic nod to the ’70s are the silhouette, and the wide-leg ‘Annina’ jean is the perfect fit. Cut with a high rise, it has a tapered leg with volume that’s designed to complement the smallest part of the waist. Take your cues from the street and style them with on-trend Western boots and either a half-tucked shirt or a fitted knit.
It’s not hard to see why Gigi Hadid, Rihanna and Martha Hunt are big fans of the brand. With an emphasis on femininity, ease and comfort, Citizens of Humanity’s timeless denim pieces are truly made to be cherished forever.
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