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Closed
Closed was founded in 1978 by French fashion designers Marithé and François Girbaud, originally starting as 'ÇA' in 1975 before being renamed after a trademark lawsuit was 'closed.' The denim brand quickly garnered a cult following, becoming embraced by '80s icons like Tupac Shakur, George Michael, and Will Smith. Known for pioneering the stonewash production process and signature X-pocket jeans set at a 33-degree angle, Closed became a resounding success in the '90s hip-hop scene, even appearing in Kris Kross' 'Jump' video.
Now based in Hamburg and owned by business partners Til Nadler, Gordon Giers, and Hans Redlefsen, Closed represents a unique fusion of French imagination, Italian craftsmanship, and German tradition. Working with the same Italian manufacturing partner Candiani Denim for decades, the brand has expanded beyond denim to offer a full range of men's and women's garments characterized by relaxed feels, timeless aesthetics, and uncompromising quality that stands the test of time.
Style keywords
Timeless
Relaxed
Contemporary
Heritage
Versatile
Brand Spotlight
Closed
Style keywords
Timeless
Relaxed
Contemporary
Heritage
Versatile
Closed was founded in 1978 by French fashion designers Marithé and François Girbaud, originally starting as 'ÇA' in 1975 before being renamed after a trademark lawsuit was 'closed.' The denim brand quickly garnered a cult following, becoming embraced by '80s icons like Tupac Shakur, George Michael, and Will Smith. Known for pioneering the stonewash production process and signature X-pocket jeans set at a 33-degree angle, Closed became a resounding success in the '90s hip-hop scene, even appearing in Kris Kross' 'Jump' video.
Now based in Hamburg and owned by business partners Til Nadler, Gordon Giers, and Hans Redlefsen, Closed represents a unique fusion of French imagination, Italian craftsmanship, and German tradition. Working with the same Italian manufacturing partner Candiani Denim for decades, the brand has expanded beyond denim to offer a full range of men's and women's garments characterized by relaxed feels, timeless aesthetics, and uncompromising quality that stands the test of time.