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Cotton Citizen Factory Tour
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A few pieces that are currently available at Fred Segal.
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An example of Cotton Citizen's unique washes. All pockets have a signature horizontal line.
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The line features basics like tees, tanks, and hoodies, as well as asymmetrical-hemed maxi dresses and drop-crotch sweatpants.
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Paging Kanye: These metallic coated hoodies are made for the stage.
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Cotton Citizen's PFD (prepared-for-dye) garments awaiting their colorful fate.
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Head of Operations Daniel Rosen's colorful tatts feature the state bird and flower of Michigan, where he's originally from.
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More pieces before the dyeing process.
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Where the dye magic happens.
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After the in-house wash and dye process, it's time for the finishing touches. A grinder is used to give Cotton Citizen shirts that distressed, raw edge.
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Dyed, finished, and ready to go for the ENK trade show in Las Vegas, February 13-15.
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This is what a studio looks like during trade show prep (read: a productive mess).
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Three fourths of the Cotton Citizen team (L-R): Daniel Rosen, Andrew Nah, and Adam Vanunu.