Which jeans brand was founded in 2002 by designer Peter Kim?

Hudson Jeans was founded in 2002 by designer Peter Kim.

The Los Angeles label became part of the premium-denim movement that grew strongly in the early 2000s. Peter Kim, who had experience in denim design and manufacturing, established Hudson with an emphasis on fit, fabric, and fashion-led washes. The brand became particularly associated with premium jeans sold through specialty retailers and department stores.

Hudson’s name is not a reference to a Japanese denim mill or to the Hudson River as a founding location. It is a Los Angeles-based label, reflecting the importance of Southern California in the development of premium denim as a fashion category.

Hudson is often confused with other early-2000s premium brands such as Joe’s Jeans, Paige, and Citizens of Humanity. Those labels have separate founders and founding dates, so the 2002 Peter Kim connection identifies Hudson Jeans specifically.