Chrome Hearts

Chrome Hearts
Company typePrivate company
IndustryLuxury goods, Fashion
Founded1988
FounderRichard Stark, Leonard Kamhout, John Bowman
HeadquartersHollywood, Los Angeles
Area served
China, England, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Saint Barthélemy, South Korea, Taiwan, United States
Key people
Laurie Lynn Stark, Jesse Jo
ProductsClothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Furniture, Leather, Eyewear, Fragrances
WebsiteChrome Hearts

Chrome Hearts is a luxury brand from Hollywood, founded in 1988 by Richard Stark, Leonard Kamhout and John Bowman.[1][2][3][4][5] It is currently co-owned by Richard Stark and his wife Laurie Lynn Stark.[5] Its logo contains a cross with the brand name around it on a circular ribbon. The brand produces silver, gold, and diamond accessories, alongside eyewear, leather items, apparel, furniture, kitchenware, and random objects. They are known for using leather, silver, and ebony.[6][7] The production site covers three blocks in the middle of Hollywood[8] and consists of multiple buildings and factories around the world.[9] Production is mainly done in-house at the big production site in Hollywood.[10] As of 2021, they have 1000 staff at their Los Angeles production site.[10] Although not officially disclosed by Chrome Hearts, the brand is estimated to be worth around $1 billion.[9]

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  7. ^ "Chrome Hearts eyewear: A short history". Precision Watches. August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Maxwell Williams, Stark Contrast: Chrome Hearts V magazine July 14, 2016
  9. ^ a b Moore, Booth (December 4, 2019). "Moore From L.A.: How Chrome Hearts Is Wooing the Next Generation". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on May 1, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Gallagher, Jacob (November 1, 2021). "Is 'Made in the U.S.A.' Dead? Not For L.A. Brand Chrome Hearts". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021.