Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity is a luxury denim brand founded by Jerome Dahan, which designs and globally distributes seasonal denim and fashion collections for women and men, including a women’s knit collection. Dahan was previously head of design for Lucky Brand, and one of the co-founders of 7 For All Mankind. In 2003, Dahan launched Citizens of Humanity. It is claimed by some that a portion of the proceeds are given to charity.
Distribution
Citizens of Humanity is featured in boutiques and department stores across the United States and in Canada. Internationally, Citizens is sold in over 35 countries, including the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Russia, Spain, Scandinavia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
The Company
In 2006, Berkshire Partners, a leading private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, acquired equity in Citizens of Humanity. In September 2007, Citizens of Humanity named Adriano Goldschmied as a partner, and acquired the GoldSign denim label.
The company headquarters is in Huntington Park, California.
The Brand
The company’s leader has evolved throughout his career opportunities, at places such as Guess and then eventually starting Seven for all Mankind. Upon realizing that Seven was not the place where his ambitions were going to be successful, he created Citizens of Humanity. Ultimately, he wanted to create a modern Levi’s. Along with Noam Hanoch, one of the company's visionaries, he has successfully created Jerome Dahan’s mark in the denim industry.
Just a mere two years after the company’s start, one of Dahan’s business partners, Michael Glasser, exited the company. He was a financial backer that started the vision in 2002 with Dahan after they both had left Seven for all Mankind. Glasser explained that they essentially had different visions for the lines and it was his time to leave.
Finally in 2007 Jerome convinced other denim legendary Adriano Goldschmeid to join forces with Citizens of Humanity and Goldsign.
Giorgio Presca in 2010 was announced to be the CEO of Citizens of Humanity. Dahan had been searching for two years to find a CEO to help globalize the brand. There was a total of 16 candidates; he met with 15, and finally decided on Presca. Presca had previously been with VF Jeanswear as President, as well as with working at Diesel, Levi's and Benetton.
Presca’s goal is to make Citizens of Humanity flourish after the recession since it is his belief that consumers are looking for a authentic genuine brand, and that is what he believes Citizens of Humanity is.
Citizenship
The Citizens of Humanity Company have their own charity that gives back to other well-known charities around the globe. Their main goal in doing this is to create active participation and raise awareness in assisting those who are doing their best to “Be a good Citizen”. Some specific areas that they have supported are the arts, AIDS research, hunger programs; totalling over 50 charities in the year 2011.

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