Hudson Jeans

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Hudson Jeans
IndustryFashion Designing
Founded2002
FounderPeter Kim
Headquarters,
Websitewww.hudsonjeans.com

Hudson Jeans is a US-based premium denim manufacturer.[1][2][3][4]

History[edit]

Hudson Jeans was founded in 2002 by Peter Kim with its base in Los Angeles, California.[2][5][6][7][8] Till date, Ben Taverniti has been the Creative Director/Designer of the brand.[9][10]

In 2009, Fireman Capital Partners took a majority stake in Hudson Jeans.[11] Reebok founder; Paul Fireman and his son, Dan; were at the head of the investment fund during the period.[11]

In 2013, Joe’s Jeans brand signed an agreement to acquire Hudson Jeans for the sum of 97.6 million dollars. Hudson Jeans' CEO; Peter Kim remained as head of the company and also became a member of the board of directors at Joe’s Jeans.[11][12][13]

Products and services[edit]

Hudson Jeans offers denim line of designer jeans with trademark triangular back pockets, and a Union Jack logo. Customers known to wear Hudson Jeans include Cara Delevingne and Britney Spears.[2][7][14][15] Hudson Jeans also worked with Georgia May Jagger as one of the brand's model.[16][17][18]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rebel With A Cause: Hudson Jeans CEO Peter Kim On Being "Forever Forward" With Denim". Forbes. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Stuart, Pfeifer (22 August 2010). "Hudson Jeans CEO Peter Kim fashions his own premium denim brand". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  3. ^ Cat, Wright (5 January 2015). "Inside Hudson Jeans's Super-Cool Commerce Headquarters". la.racked. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  4. ^ Laura, Schreffler (1 December 2014). "Peter Kim". Haute Living. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  5. ^ Winnie, Sun (6 November 2014). "Peter Kim, Hudson Jeans CEO: The Profile Of A High Net Worth Investor?". Forbes. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  6. ^ Mark, Scott (1 October 2014). "Peter Kim built Hudson Jeans in his own image, and customers are falling in love with his spirit". sbnonline. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  7. ^ a b Catherine, Jacobs. "Hudson Jeans Profile". About Style. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  8. ^ Leah, Melby (22 December 2014). "The Female Body in Fashion: A Conversation on Photoshopping and What the Heck's Happening". Glamour. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  9. ^ Britt, Aboutaleb (23 March 2010). "Meet Ben Taverniti, Hudson's Head Designer". Fashionista. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  10. ^ Britt, Aboutaleb (12 December 2012). "Q&A Ben Taverniti, Creative Director – Hudson Jeans". Denimology. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  11. ^ a b c "Joe's Jeans to acquire Hudson Jeans". us.fashionmag. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  12. ^ Dana, Mattioli. "Joe's Jeans to Buy Hudson Jeans - California Premium-Denim Company to Pay About $97.6 Million". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  13. ^ "Breaking News: Joe's Jeans to buy Hudson Jeans". Trend board nyc. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  14. ^ Adam, Berry (29 July 2014). "Hudson Jeans' Won't Use Models Anymore, Thanks To Its Down-To-Earth Brand Revamp". Bustle. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  15. ^ Adam, Berry (20 July 2012). "Hudson Jeans Turns 10 With Georgia May Jagger". perezhilton. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  16. ^ Lorelei, Marfil (15 July 2013). "Georgia May Jagger Returns for Another Hudson Jeans Campaign". WWD. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  17. ^ Sarah, Deeks (18 August 2010). "Jagger For Hudson". Vogue. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  18. ^ Tommye, Fitzpatrick (15 August 2012). "Exclusive Video: Beatboxing With Georgia May Jagger And Hudson Jeans". Elle. Retrieved 24 December 2015.

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