Detroit Denim Co. is shutting down after 14 years of making jeans in Motor City .
Owners of the Michigan-based design shop and manufacturer known for its custom denim announced the closure on its website.
In an open letter, husband-and-wife owners Eric Yelsma and Brenna Lane stated: “What an incredible privilege it has been to make clothes for you. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and never could have imagined all the thrilling experiences this adventure would throw our way. We are eternally grateful to our customers, staff, friends and family, and industry peers who have supported us along the way.”
They added that they’re “not disappearing overnight.” Existing customers will have a “last call” to order jeans and all current orders and repairs in progress will be fulfilled.
Detroit Denim will also release a small batch of bags, aprons and small leather goods made from its remaining fabric.
Forced to shutter its physical storefront during the pandemic, the company has been operating solely online but planned to reopen a brick-and-mortar store.