J Brand is an American denim clothing company founded in 2005 in Los Angeles, California.[1]
J Brand was co-founded by Jeff Rudes in 2004.[2][3] In 2005, J Brand officially launched at the Ron Herman Melrose Denim Bar in Los Angeles, California.[4]
At its inception, the company only offered women's denim.[5] Their 811 Skinny style was popular.[6]
In late 2012, Fast Retailing announced they had bought 80% of J Brand for $290 million.[9]
J Brand has worked with fashion designers such as Christopher Kane, Simone Rocha, Henry Duarte, Erdem, Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll, and Proenza Schouler.[10][11]
J Brand has worked with creative director Karl Templer and photographer Craig McDean for their Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Fall 2013 ad campaigns.[12]
