Comme des Garçons started in Japan in the year 1969 by designer Rei Kawakubo.
She had a new vision for fashion that many people had not seen before.
Her designs were not about beauty but focused more on shape and structure.

Chrome Hearts started in Los Angeles in 1988 by Richard Stark and his creative friends. <br>It began with custom leather clothing and bold silver jewelry made for bikers and artists. <br>The founders wanted pieces that were different, edgy, and full of personal meaning and power.