FASHION
DE:Part Denim Gives Premium Experience for Those Who Value Inclusive Sizing
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | June 25, 2026
Long before steeping herself in the industry, Los Angelena Christina Choi reveled in growing up in the denim capital of America. Now she has brought her love of denim to DE:Part Denim but with a decidedly modern take. Mindful that not all denim wearers are created equal, she has brought a diversity of styles and sizes to her collection.
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