12 Facts About Chrome Hearts

1.

Chrome Hearts is an American luxury fashion brand founded in 1988 by Richard Stark, Leonard Kamhout and John Bowman.

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2.

Since 1994, Chrome Hearts has been co-owned by Richard Stark and his wife Laurie Lynn Stark.

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3.

In 1996, the first Chrome Hearts boutique opened on 159 East 64th Street, Manhattan, New York City.

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4.

Chrome Hearts is primarily recognized for its clothing, accessories, furniture, leather products, and eyewear.

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5.

In 2002, Chrome Hearts introduced a collaboration with The Rolling Stones featuring the band's iconic "Lips and Tongue" motif.

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6.

In March 2014, Chrome Hearts bought a minority stake in high-end knitwear brand The Elder Statesman.

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7.

In December 2015, Laduree worked with Chrome Hearts and opened a macaron and tea cafe on the ground floor of Chrome Hearts' Miami store.

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8.

Chrome Hearts has had multiple collaborations with Virgil Abloh from Off-White.

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9.

Chrome Hearts has had a few collaborations with Bella Hadid since then, including the release of an eyewear collection and tie-dye t-shirts, for a Feeding America fundraiser during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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10.

Chrome Hearts worked with Snapchat's Lens Studio to display an augmented reality version of the Rolls Royce.

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11.

Chrome Hearts is sold in luxury malls such as Bergdorf Goodman, Isetan and Selfridges.

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12.

In 1992, Chrome Hearts won the CFDA Accessories Designer of the Year award.

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